USDA People Make a Difference

Susan Skalski 
Forester
"We know that global warming and tropical deforestation make wise management of wilderness areas, rivers, and national forests very important. Our decisions will affect many generations to come."

Linda Rivero 
Civil Engineer
"We provide irrigation system design and concepts to farmers that they can't get from the private sector either because they are expensive or too advanced."

Gina Porter 
Veterinarian
"I feel I am making a difference in the world. If animals are to be used in research, there must be someone to regulate this activity to make sure things are done properly."

Henry Affeldt 
Research Engineer
"We're encouraged to stay current, to pursue advanced degrees, and to participate in international conferences. For a college graduate looking for wide opportunities, I'd certainly recommend USDA."

USDA feels strongly that advances in science and technology are key to the competitiveness of American agriculture. Some of the best and brightest minds in agricultural research, engineering, and resource management are working at USDA. The Department offers its employees outstanding opportunities to solve today's problems as well as to be in the vanguard of solving the problems of tomorrow.

USDA: Careers With a Difference

USDA offers unparalleled career choices in fields such as agronomy, animal sciences, archaeology, biological sciences, chemistry, consumer safety, engineering, food inspection, food technology, forestry, geology/hydrology, landscape architecture, mathematics/statistics, nutrition, plant pathology/physiology, soil sciences/conservation, veterinary medicine, wildlife biology, and many more.

At USDA, You Can . . .

• Be involved in projects that integrate research, education, and other functions design to reduce food safety risks.
• Conduct research in areas such as genetic engineering of food crops, designing robotic harvesting equipment, or studying the nutrient content of food.
• Protect the American food supply from exotic plant diseases and animal pests affecting livestock and poultry.
• Develop regulations to ensure humane treatment of animals.