A program that prepares individuals to receive, inspect, store, process, and package agricultural products in the form of human food consumables, animal or plant food, or other industrial products. Includes instruction in the nutrient and industrial properties of various agricultural products; logistics and storage procedures; chemical and mechanical processing operations; packaging; safety and health requirements; and related technical and business principles.
| A major in Agricultural and Food Products Processing is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided. |
- Agricultural Inspectors - $41,330
- Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary - $77,770
- Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders - $28,610
- Food Batchmakers - $26,290
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders - $24,110
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders - $32,650
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