U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Standard Occupational Classification

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19-4011 Agricultural and Food Science Technicians

Work with agricultural scientists in food, fiber, and animal research, production, and processing; assist with animal breeding and nutrition work; under supervision, conduct tests and experiments to improve yield and quality of crops or to increase the resistance of plants and animals to disease or insects. Include technicians who assist food scientists or food technologists in the research, development, production technology, quality control, packaging, processing, and use of foods.

Agricultural and Food Science Technicians (broad occupation)

Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians (minor group)

Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations (major group)

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Last Modified Date: October 26, 2009