Definition: Agricultural engineers apply knowledge of engineering technology and biological science to agricultural problems concerned with power and machinery, electrification, structures, soil and water conservation, and processing of agricultural products.

Related occupations include Soil Conservationists, Landscape Architects, Geologists, Industrial Safety And Health Engineers, Chemical Engineers, Foresters, Product Safety Engineers.

SOC Code: 17-2021

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