Environment Resources—Agribusiness and Natural Resources

General

Books

The Biotechnology Directory, Sara Hackwood, James Coombs, and Y. R. Alston. New York: Groves Directories, updated regularly.

Careers in Biotech and Pharmaceuticals: The WetFeet Insider Guide. San Francisco: WetFeet, Inc., 2004.

Careers for Environmental Types & Others Who Respect the Earth, rev. ed., Jane Kinney and Michael Fasulo. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons, 2002.

Careers for Nature Lovers and Other Outdoor Types, Louise Miller. Chicago: McGraw-Hill Contemporary Books, 2001.

Careers in Focus: Environment, 3rd ed. New York: Ferguson, 2004.

The Complete Guide to Environmental Careers in the 21st Century, 3rd ed., Kevin Doyle, Sam Heizmann, and Bill Sharp. Washington, DC: Island Press, 1999.

Great Jobs for Environmental Studies Majors, Julie Degalan and Bryon Middlekauff. Chicago: McGraw-Hill Contemporary Books, 2002.

Opportunities in Biological Science Careers, rev. ed., Kathleen M. Belikoff. Chicago: VGM Career Books, 2004.

Opportunities in Biotechnology Careers, rev. ed., Sheldon Brown and Mark Rowh. Chicago: VGM Career Books, 2001.

Resumes for Environmental Careers, rev. ed., the editors of VGM Career Books. Chicago: VGM Career Books, 2003.

Internet Sites

AgCareers
http://www.farms.com/careers

environmentalcareer
http://www.environmentalcareer.com

Farm Aid
http://www.farmaid.org

National FFA Council
http://www.ffa.org

Nursery Jobs
http://www.nurseryjobs.com

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)
http://www.peta.org/about/jobs.asp

The Sierra Club
http://www.sierraclub.org/jobs/

U.S. Department of Agriculture
http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usdahome

Virtual Farm Show
http://www.farms.com/vfs

Yahoo! Agriculture
http://www.yahoo.com/Science/agriculture

Animal Care

Books

Animal Care. New York: Ferguson Publishing Co., 2006.

Careers with Animals: Exploring Occupations Involving Dogs, Horses, Cats, Birds, Wildlife, and Exotics, Ellen Shenk. Mechanicsburg, PA: Stackpole Books, 2005.

Careers with Horses: The Comprehensive Guide to Finding Your Dream Job, Vicki Hogue-Davis. Irvine, CA: BowTie Press, 2004.

Careers for Animal Lovers and Other Zoological Types, Louise Miller. Chicago: McGraw-Hill, 2000.

Choosing a Career in Animal Care, rev. ed., Jane Hurwitz. New York: Rosen Publishing Group, 2001.

Opportunities in Animal and Pet Care Careers, rev. ed., Mary Price Lee and Richard Lee. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Books, 2001.

Earth Sciences and Environmental Development and Protection

Books

Directory of Geoscience Departments, 43rd ed. Alexandria, VA: American Geological Institute, 2005.

The ECO Guide to Careers That Make a Difference: Environmental Work for a Sustainable World, 4th ed. Washington, DC: Island Press, 2004.

Opportunities in Environmental Careers, Odom Fanning. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Books, 2002.

State of the World 2004, Worldwatch Institute. New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 2004.

Horticulture Farming Forestry and Aquaculture

Books

Agriculture. New York: Ferguson Publishing Co., 2006.

Careers for Plant Lovers and Other Green Thumb Types, 2nd ed. Blythe Camenson. Chicago: McGraw-Hill, 2004.

Choosing a Career in the Fishing Industry, Adam Winters. New York: Rosen Publishing Group, 2001.

Fighting for the Farm: Rural America Transformed, Jane Adams. Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press, 2002.

Opportunities in Forestry Careers, Christopher M. Wille. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons, 1998.