The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.

Employment

Major employers:

• Consulting firms
• Federal, state, and local government agencies

Outlook

Growth for this career will be about average. The growing number of people in the world will increase demands for food and energy. Precision agriculture technicians will be needed to find better ways to produce food.

Job prospects will be best for technicians with strong technical, computing, and communication skills. Job openings will continue to arise from the need to replace workers who leave this career.

(CIS 100531)