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Economic Research Service (USDA)

The Economic Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture is a primary source of economic information and research in the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Parkland Agri Services

Parkland Agri Services is a forward thinking independent agricultural service and inputs company that works hard at bringing value to the farm while being responsible stewards of the land.

Association of Alberta Agricultural Fieldmen (AAAF)

The Association of Alberta Agricultural Fieldmen (AAAF) is central to the success of Agricultural Service Boards. They develop, implement, and control programs designed to carry out priorities and policies set by their Agricultural Service Board for the goal of working for better agricultural industry in all parts of Alberta.

Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies (AAAS)

The Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies is dedicated to the leadership and support of fairs, exhibitions, and agriculture societies in Alberta.

AgriWeb Canada

AgriWeb Canada is a national directory of Canadian agriculture and agri-food information resources available via the Internet.

Canadian Consulting Agrologists Association

The Canadian Consulting Agrologists Association (CCAA) is a membership-driven organization of professional consultants dedicated to providing consulting services to agricultural sectors across the world.

The Agricultural Institute of Canada

The [Agricultural Institute of Canada->http://www.aic.ca] (AIC) represents Canadian agriculture, food, environment, and health through involved members.The AIC is invested in responding to the needs of its members and serving the agriculture community by playing a central role as a source of credible information and a voice for member views in the Canadian agriculture and agri-food sector.

The Alberta Institute of Agrologists

The Alberta Institute of Agrologists (AIA) acts as a self-governing body for agrologists. Mandated by provincial legislation to regulate agrology practitioners, the AIA functions to best serve the interests of the Alberta public and to address any public concerns or complaints regarding members.

Alberta Agricultural Economics Association

The AAEA brings together Alberta’s Agri-Industry professionals and the sector’s leaders from across the industry for the focused interaction and exchange of ideas on economic, social, and environmental issues which are at the forefront of this industry and the Alberta economy’s sustainable future.

Calgary Stampede Agriculture

“The Calgary Stampede offers agriculture programming 365 days a year. Our list of activities ranges from Beef Cattle Shows to Cowboy Poetry, Stock Dogs to Seed & Hay Learning Centre.” Visitors to this site (and to the Stampede, itself) can make use of the vast agricultural information available to learn about the many opportunities in these fields.

Agriculture and Food Council

Alberta’s Agriculture and Food Council is “a catalyst supporting the Alberta agriculture, food and life sciences industry in growth, competitiveness, profitability and sustainability, enabling industry members to engage one another, their stakeholders, markets, consumers, governments and the public.”

University of Alberta, Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences

Programs within the Faculty focus on three major resources: the natural resource including soil and water; the biological resource, including animals, crops and forests; and the human resource, including individuals and communities. Our strength comes from our diversity and our depth in both the natural and social sciences. We are different from any other faculty in the country and clearly “More than you expect”.

Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-food Canada Human Resources

Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-food Canada Human Resources is the employment listings portal for career opportunities specifically with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.

Canadian Farm Business Management Council, Farm Centre

Canadian Farm Business Management Council’s Farm Centre is an award-winning, trusted management resource for farm business owners and others in the agriculture industry.

Ropin’ The Web Portal

Ropin’ The Web Portal is Alberta Agriculture and Food’s world-renowned information network for agriculture and food in Alberta and the World.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is the site for the nation’s agriculture and food policy, business and research programs.

More Than You Think!

The agriculture and food industry has a lot more opportunity than you might have imagined including careers in production and processing, and also science, technology, and all sorts of management roles. Our Career Profiles directory is also packed with lots of useful information and features to help you find the right kind of career for you.

Maybe you are looking for a new career opportunity through training and education. Perhaps you're thinking about building your work skills and experience to improve your current career? Or, it could be that you looking for a new way to use the skills you already have to find the job you want?

We think we can help. Soil to Sky is your directory to web-based information about agriculture, food, and everything you might need to build a rewarding, balanced career in our industry.

Can you answer just ten questions?

Soil to Sky has launched The Ten Questions Project, a wide-reaching survey for folks with jobs in the agriculture and food industry. Even if you don't think you have the most exciting career going, someone wants to know what you do every day -- its the information our users crave as they plan their own career paths. Click on the link and take a few minutes to tell us about your career. Somebody will be glad you did!

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Partners in Job Information

Right now other great websites are helping you find careers in industries supporting the agriculture and food industry. Not sure if we're exactly what you're looking for? Why not visit one of our partner sites.

ECO Canada has Canada's Largest Environmental Job Board with hundreds of employers posting new environmental career opportunities every day -- and many of those are directly related to agriculture and food production!

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Bredin Institute – Centre for Learning is dedicated to successful employment training and development by providing innovative, flexible programs; by treating people with dignity and respect; and by responding to the economic needs of the individual and the community. ...

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Rural graduating students from across the country who plan to pursue studies in agriculture or forestry will have the opportunity to earn a $1,500 entrance scholarship this summer by applying for a Monsanto Canada Opportunity Scholarship. ...

• Monsanto Agriculture Scholarships

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