Source: NCSU COLLEGE OF AG & LIFE SCIENCES, 3/9/21


Soil is a unifying element of our planet and every nation on it. But soil science is a career field that is often overlooked because it’s, well, always underfoot.

“Soil Science isn’t something most people know exists. Often people tell me, 'I had no idea people even do that,” Senior Soil Scientist Chris McGee of Agri-Waste Technology said.

Graduate Demand is Rising
Soil science is a multifaceted field with growing demand and a dwindling labor pool. “It’s a niche career, and there really aren’t very many of us,” McGee said. “Last I counted there were 150-200 licensed soil scientists in North Carolina. There’s going to be a strong demand in coming years for graduates to fill these positions.”

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