Careers in the US Department of Agriculture : You Can Become an Important Part of the USDA, a Vital Resource for Farmers and All Who Are Interested in Agriculture, Preservation of Wildlife, Nutrition, and Economic Growth

Title from ebook title screen (viewed on Sept. 22, 2005). CAREERS IN THE US DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE......Page 2 HISTORY OF THE USDA......Page 4 WHERE YOU WILL WORK......Page 7 Food Safety......Page 8 Marketing & Regulatory Programs......Page 9 Research, Education, & Economics......Page 10 Management......Page 11 Agribusiness and Industry......Page 13 Science and Technology......Page 14 I Am a Research Animal Scientist......Page 17 I Am a Public Affairs Specialist......Page 18 I Am a Regional Canine Manager for Plant Protection and Quarantine, Part of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service......Page 19 I Am a County Executive Director......Page 20 I Am a Nutritionist......Page 22 ADVANTAGES OF A USDA CAREER......Page 24 DISADVANTAGES......Page 25 INTERNSHIPS AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES......Page 26 SALARY AND BENEFITS......Page 27 GETTING STARTED......Page 30 WEB SITES AND CONTACTS......Page 31