ProgramCIP 01.0304

Crop Production

A program that prepares individuals to cultivate grain, fiber, forage, oilseed, fruits and nuts, vegetables, and other domesticated plant products. Includes instruction in basic principles of plant science, health, and nutrition as applied to particular species and breeds; soil preparation and irrigation; pest management; planting and harvesting operations; product marketing; and applicable issues of safety, regulation, logistics, and supply.

Definition from U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics (CIP 2020).

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JobsOfficial crosswalk

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01.

Leads to

4 jobs

Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary25-1041
Farm and Home Management Educators25-9021
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers11-9013
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers45-1011

02.

Knowledge those jobs draw on

Administration and Management3 of 4
Biology3 of 4
Customer and Personal Service3 of 4
Education and Training2 of 4
English Language2 of 4
Production and Processing2 of 4
Food Production2 of 4
Mathematics1 of 4

How many of the linked jobs rate the area important (O*NET importance 3.5 or more out of 5).