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Unlike the popular and faulty perception, agriculturist is not a glorified term
for the humble farmer. Although humble farmers are the primary agriculturists
of our country, there are other kinds of agriculturists. For them, agriculture is
not a  generation-to-generation, hand-me-down, no-other-choice career,
but a viable, just-like-any-other career option.
An entry into this rather unusual career can be gained at the graduation
level, with many universities in the country offering courses in agriculture
and related sciences. What you can learn out in the fields can  perhaps  
never  be taught inside a classroom, but formal training is necessary for you
to get the formal know-how.

The Prospects
 Agri-business firms employ people  who have combined education in
agricultural science, economics and business  administration. College  
teaching/agricultural extension service offer opportunities to post graduates i
n agriculture.

Government    agencies,   state   departments  of   agriculture, banks  
and  various trade organisation hire  agricultural  employees.  State  
departments supervise the increase in crop production and seed upgradation.

Jobs are also available in the departments of animal husbandry and
fisheries in the states. For forestry, every state has  a separate department.
The "Green Revolution" has ushered in numerous job opportunities for agricultural
engineers.

Entry routes
Class XII(PCB Agriculture optional)followed by a graduate degree in
agriculture and a post- graduation in agriculture.
Class XII ( PCM) Graduate   degree  in  Agricultural   engineering,   
Dairy Technology,  Food science & Technology ,Agricultural marketing,
Banking & Cooperation .
Class XII ( PCB Agriculture optional)  for   degree  in  Agriculture , Horticulture;    
Fisheries science; Forestry; Sericulture.

Graduates can pursue agricultural management, rural management,
or specialise in particular areas related to agriculture
College of Agriculture, Agriculture Faculty, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad - 500030
  1. B.Sc. Ag.
  2. M.Sc. Ag.
Agriculture College, Bapatla - 522101, Guntur
  1. B.Sc. Ag.
  2. M.Sc. Ag.
S.V. Agriculture College, Tirupati - 517502, Chittoor
  1. B.Sc. Ag.
  2. M.Sc. Ag.
Agriculture College, Aswaraopet - 507306
      1. B.Sc. Ag.
Agriculture College, Naira - 532185, Srikakulum Distt.
     1.B.Sc. Ag.
Agriculture College, Mahanandi - 518513, Kurnool Distt.
     1.B.Sc. Ag.

The following is the list of colleges affiliated to ANGARU  offering various
courses in Agriculture.
  1. College of Agriculture, Rajendranagar  
  2. Agricultural College, Bapatla  
  3. S. V. Agricultural College, Tirupati  
  4. Agricultural College, Aswaraopet
  5. Agricultural College, Naira
  6. Agricultural College, Mahanandi, Nandyal
  7. Agricultural Polytechnic College, Jagtial
  8. Agricultural Polytechnic College, Palem  
  9. Agricultural Polytechnic College, Anakapalle
  10. Agricultural Polytechnic College, Maruteru
  11. College of Agricultural Engineering, Bapatla  
  12. College of Veterinary Science, Rajendranagar
  13. N. T. R College of Veterinary Science, Gannavaram
  14. Animal Husbandry Polytechnic College, Palamaner
  15. College of Veterinary Science, Tirupati
  16. College of Fishery Science, Muthukur
  17. College of Home Science, Hyderabad