Career Details
ENTRY WAGE LEVEL:
$29.82
UPPER WAGE LEVEL:
$45.51
AVERAGE ANNUAL
$78,856
JOBS IN THE REGION
40
JOB DESCRIPTION
Conduct research in breeding, physiology, production, yield, and management of crops and agricultural plants or trees, shrubs, and nursery stock, their growth in soils, and control of pests; or study the chemical, physical, biological, and mineralogical composition of soils as they relate to plant or crop growth. May classify and map soils and investigate effects of alternative practices on soil and crop productivity.
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State of Oregon Licenses and Education
Licenses
No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Schools & Training Providers
| Oregon State University | Corvallis | Agriculture, General |
| Southern Oregon University | Ashland | Biology |
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For training information including possible financial support, contact your local WorkSource Rogue Valley Work Center (Jackson and Josephine Counties).
Call: Jackson County 541-734-7533 or Josephine County 541-471-3811
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