Careers and Outcomes
Assisting crop and forage production
A natural resources degree prepares you for a variety of careers within the farming industry, consulting services and governmental agencies:
- Crop scouts
- Farm and range management
- Farming and soil consultant
- Land use planning
- Marketing and sales
- Reclamation of contaminated lands
- Seed, fertilizer, chemical and pesticide industries
- Soil technician/analyst
Alumna Spotlight
Farming is in her heart
Grace Ford fell in love with nature and the outdoors at a young age. After her experiences
at MSU and abroad, she's ready to shape a sustainable future in agriculture.

Missouri State Career Center
To help you prepare and search for jobs, the Missouri State Career Center provides a database of current openings, tips for preparing your résumé and on-campus interview opportunities. The Career Center also compiles information about what you can do with a natural resources degree.