Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
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Programs of Study
Programs of Study
🐷 Animal Systems: Principles of animal health and disease, basic animal care and nursing (including clinical and laboratory procedures), and anatomical and physiological systems of a range of small and large animals.
🥬 Food Systems: Plant and animal structural anatomy and physiology, genetics and biotechnology, economics of production, and other management approaches associated with plant and animal production.
🧑🌾 Agriculture & Food Production Business: Essential economic, marketing, communications, and management principles involved in the sale and supply of agricultural products across the industry spectrum.
🌎 Natural Resources Management: Environmental impacts, environmental public policy, and fundamental science and management of resources to support healthy and sustainable ecosystems.
Course List
Course List
Baldwin
Foundations
Lānaʻi
Natural Resources Business
Lahainaluna
Animal Systems & Food Systems
Natural Resources Business
Natural Resources Management
Maui High
Animal Systems & Food Systems
Natural Resources Business
Natural Resources Management
Molokaʻi
Natural Resources Business
King Kekaulike
Animal Systems & Food Systems
Career Snapshots
Career Snapshots
Ever wonder how your favorite drinks or snacks are made? Take a step inside Hawaiʻi's largest chocolate factory to see how food production professionals turn locally-grown cacao beans into elegant chocolate bars.
Through his work at The Nature Conservancy, Maui Forest Bird Recovery Project, and the Plant Extinction Prevention Program, Zach has had the opportunity to explore parts of Maui most people never get to see.
State of the Industry
State of the Industry
Value of Top Agricultural Products Produced in Hawaiʻi in 2019
Food Insecurity
Only around 15% of the food we eat in Hawaiʻi is produced in the islands. The vast majority is shipped from the mainland and around the world at a cost of roughly $6.8 billion a year. If those ships were to stop coming, experts predict we would run out of food in just one week. In order to address our food insecurity, the state has set a goal to double local food production by 2030.
The Extinction Capital of the World
Did you know that there are over 10,000 endemic species in Hawaiʻi, meaning that they aren't found anywhere else on earth? Many of these species are threatened or endangered due to a myriad of factors, such as invasive species, disease, over-development, and climate change. Since the arrival of humans to the islands over 700 years ago, more than half of the native birds and hundreds of native plant species have gone extinct.
Salary Ranges
Salary Ranges
Farmer
$37K - $57K
Landscaper
$39K - $55K
Food Production Manager
$33K - $54K
Conservationist
$40K - $53K
Plant Geneticist
$45K - $80K
Veterinarian
$103K - $156K
UH Degrees & Certificates
UH Degrees & Certificates
UH Maui College
Agriculture & Natural Resources (AAS, CA, CO)
Marine Naturalist (CO)
Natural Science (AS, CO)
Sustainable Science Management (BAS)
Sustainable Science Management Marine Concentration (BAS)
Hawaiʻi Community College
Agriculture (AAS, CA)
Landscape Worker (CO)
Farm Worker (CO)
Environmental Studies (UCert)
Natural Science (AS)
Tropical Forest Ecosystems & Agroforestry Management (AS, CA)
Windward Community College
Agripharmatech (CA)
Natural Science (AS)
Plant-Food Production and Tech (CO)
Sustainable Agriculture (CO)
Veterinary Assisting (CA)
Veterinary Technology (AS)
Leeward Community College
Natural Science (AS)
Sustainable Agriculture (AS, CA, CO)
Agriculture-based Product Development & Entrepreneurship (CO)
UH Mānoa
Agribusiness Management (UCert)
Animal Sciences (MS, BS)
Botany (PhD, MS, BS, BA)
Earth Sciences (BS)
Entomology (PhD, MS)
Environmental Design (BEnvD)
Environmental Earth Science (BA)
Environmental Management (MEM)
Environmental Studies (UCert)
Food Science (MS)
Food Science & Human Nutrition (BS)
Geography and Environment (PhD, MA, BA)
Geospacial Information Science (UCert)
Global Environmental Science (BS)
Historic Preservation (GCert)
Landscape Architecture (MLA)
Marine Biology (PhD, MS, BS)
Marine Option (UCert)
Microbiology (PhD, MS, BS, BA)
Molecular Biosciences and Bioengineering (PhD, MS)
Molecular Biosciences and Biotechnology (BS)
Natural Resources and Environmental Management (PhD, MS, BS)
Nutritional Sciences (PhD, MS)
Ocean & Resources Engineering (APhD, MS)
Ocean Policy (GCert)
Oceanography (PhD, MS)
Planning Studies (GCert)
Resource Management (GCert)
Sustainability (UCert)
Sustainability and Resilience Education (GCert)
Tropical Agriculture and the Environment (BS)
Tropical Plant and Soil Sciences (PhD, MS)
Tropical Plant Pathology (PhD, MS)
Zoology (PhD, MS)
Honolulu Community College
Natural Science (AS)
Occupational & Environmental Safety Management (AS, CA)
UH Hilo
Agriculture (BS)
Beekeeping (UCert)
Environmental Science (BS)
Environmental Studies (UCert)
Equine Science (UCert)
Geography and Environment (BA)
Geology (BS, BA)
Heritage Management (MA)
Marine Option (UCert)
Marine Science (BS, BA)
Natural Science (BA)
Planning (UCert)
Tropical Conservation Biology & Environmental Science (MS)
UH West Oʻahu
Natural Science (BS)
Sustainability Issues (UCert)
Sustainable Community Food Systems (BAS)
Kapiʻolani Community College
Natural Science (AS, CA, CO)
Kauaʻi Community College
Hawaiian Botany (CO)
Natural Science (AS)
Career Possibilities
Career Possibilities
Ag Production
Agricultural Technician
Farm Manager
Agronomist
Harvest Supervisor
Packaging Engineer
Shipping Coordinator
Label Technician
Irrigation Engineer Technician
Field Technician
Aqua-Culture Manager
Ag-Aqua Engineer
Farm Equipment Technician
Hydraulics Technician
Automation Coordinator
Sanitation Coordinator
Hydroponics Producer
Agribusiness
Farm Product Buyer
Sales Representative
Inventory Control Lead
Data Processor
Policy Advisor
Agricultural Loan Officer
Certification Specialist
Regulatory Specialist
Agricultural Inspector
Farm Labor Contractor
Shipping Coordinator
Supply Chain Manager
Public Relations Specialist
Food Production
Flavor Chemist
Beverage Flavorist
Sanitation Supervisor
Refrigeration Engineer
Order Fulfillment Manager
Fermentation Process Manager
Food Business
Research & Development Director
Food Sales Representative
Feed Ingredient Seller
Food Safety Manager
Director of Digital Transformation
Food Merchandizer
Food Brand Manager
Food Science Technician
Food Technologist
Nutritionist
Food Production Specialist
Food Production Manager
Food and Beverage Distributor
Marketing Specialist
Social Media Strategist
Animal Health
Animal Scientist
Veterinarian
Veterinarian Technician
Veterinary Assistant
Horse Trainer
Wildlife Biologist
Zoologist
Animal Production
Livestock Production Manager
Slaughter Processor
Beekeeper
Earth Sciences
Geologist
Volcanologist
Climatologist
Soil Scientist
Geophysical Technician
Hydroelectric Plant Technician
Hydrologist
Stormwater Technician
Water Conservation Specialist
Water Supply Forecaster
Water Recycling and Solid Waste Engineer
Water Treatment Operator
Waste Management Specialist
Oceanographer
Public Relations Specialist
Technical Writer
Biophysicist
Microbiologist
Marine Biologist
Bio Engineering
Plant Engineer
Biotechnology Technician
Genetic Engineer
Geneticist
Biochemist
Seed Production Technician
Biofuel Processing Technician
Biomass Engineer
Conservation
Cartographer
Geographic Information Systems Technician
Historic Preservation Archeologist
Architectural Historian
Burial Sites Specialist
Conservation Scientist
Environmental Compliance Inspector
Pest Control Advisor
Environmental Engineer
Environmental Scientist
Environmental Lawyer
Land Acquisition Specialist
Land Surveyor
Land Use Planner
Grants Manager
State Land Information System Manager
Forestry Manager
Park Ranger
Conservation and Resources Enforcement Officer
Wildlife Officer
Game Warden
Boating and Ocean Recreation Harbor Agent
Fisheries Manager
Habitat Conservation Specialist
Natural Area Reserves Specialist
Education Specialist
Landscaping
Arboriculturist
Horticulturist
Architectural Landscaper
Landscape Designer
Grounds Manager
Botanist
Entomologist
Ethnobotanist
Floral Designer
Floriculturist
Greenhouse Technician
Nursery Technician
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