Careers in Horticulture

This module provides insight into the horticulture and plant science field. In particular, it provides information related to career opportunities within the field. This includes information on salaries, job opportunities, in addition to specific careers.

You can review the information used in this module below and download the packaged lesson plan with all the information.

Download the lesson plan (.zip)

Career Presentations

Below are presentation resources to use in your classroom. These presentations can be modified or taylored to meet your curriculum needs. There rre both PowerPoint presentations and PDF versions. In addition, there is a listing of horticulture related fields and average salaries associated with those careers.

• The following set of presentations provide a broad overview of the horticulture and plant science related field. These presentations include information about specific careers, salaries, and opportunities within the field.
  
  • Careers in Horticulture Presentation (.pptx) (pdf)
  • Careers in Horticulture Presentation Notes (pdf)
  • Careers in Horticulture Videos (pdf)
  • Horticulture Careers & Salary (.xlsx)
• The following presentation is more specific to teachers in Kansas. The presentation highlights horticulture and plant science options available at Kansas State University.
  
  • Horticulture at K-State Presentation (.pptx) (pdf)
  • Horticulture at K-State Presentation Notes (pdf)

Reference Articles

Do you need more reading materials for your students? Check out the articles we have sourced for you.

• Horticulture Industry Challenge (pdf)
• Why STEM Can Sell Careers in Horticulture (pdf)
• USDA 2020-2025 Employment Report Outlook Summary (pdf)