19-1010 Agricultural and Food Scientists
Broad occupation category (Agricultural and Food Scientists) within the minor group 'Life Scientists' under the BLS SOC 2018. Aggregator of related detailed occupations.
Where 19-1010 sits in the SOC 2018 hierarchy
- >19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
- >>19-1000 Life Scientists
- >>>19-1010 Agricultural and Food Scientists
- >>>19-1010 Agricultural and Food Scientists
Subcategories of 19-1010 Agricultural and Food Scientists
- 19-1011Animal Scientists
Conduct research in the genetics, nutrition, reproduction, growth, and development of domestic farm animals.
- 19-1012Food Scientists and Technologists
Use chemistry, microbiology, engineering, and other sciences to study the principles underlying the processing and deterioration of foods; analyze food content to determine levels of vitamins, fat, sugar, and protein; discover new food sources; research ways to make processed foods safe, palatable, and healthful; and apply food science knowledge to determine best ways to process, package, preserve, store, and distribute food.
- 19-1013Soil and Plant Scientists
Conduct research in breeding, physiology, production, yield, and management of crops and agricultural plants or trees, shrubs, and nursery stock, their growth in soils, and control of pests; or study the chemical, physical, biological, and mineralogical composition of soils as they relate to plant or crop growth. May classify and map soils and investigate effects of alternative practices on soil and crop productivity.
Other SOC 2018 codes under 19-1010 Agricultural and Food Scientists
Frequently asked questions
- What is SOC 2018 19-1010?
- SOC 2018 19-1010 is "Agricultural and Food Scientists". Broad occupation category (Agricultural and Food Scientists) within the minor group 'Life Scientists' under the BLS SOC 2018. Aggregator of related detailed occupations.
- What does SOC 2018 19-1010 include?
- 19-1010 Agricultural and Food Scientists contains 3 direct subcategories: 19-1011 Animal Scientists; 19-1012 Food Scientists and Technologists; 19-1013 Soil and Plant Scientists.
- What is the parent category of 19-1010?
- 19-1010 Agricultural and Food Scientists sits under 19-1010 Agricultural and Food Scientists in the SOC 2018 hierarchy.
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