What Kind of Background Prepares Students for Careers in Agricultural Science?

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Channel: The Aspen Institute · 2014 · Nonprofits & Activism

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Agricultural Innovation as an Economic Game Changer

As the world continues to grow, there are more mouths to feed. With emerging markets, biotechnology in the agricultural sector contributes to market stability and aids in providing the resources necessary to continue economic growth in the developing world. On every continent, these shifts are apparent and farmers and the agribusiness are striving to adapt accordingly. From drought resistant seeds in Africa to growing metropolitan areas in South America, agribusiness is engineering, not only food production, but also energy, medicine, and materials in order to change the landscape on multiple levels.

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Brett Begemann, Jonathan Berman

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