Explanatory Essay on Horticulture
Brandon Noskoviak
Written Communications
Explanatory Essay
Feb. 16th, 2013
Why I Chose Horticulture
Horticulture for me was an easy choice. With lots of career options available as well as promising job security, the Green Industry can provide you with an excellent career or a great backup plan to your primary career choice. Most jobs in the Green Industry are relatively concrete positions within society such as farmers, landscapers, greenhouse operators, and construction workers. The world would not be the same without these people and these labor-intensive positions wouldn’t be nearly as beneficial without the application of Horticultural practices. Horticulture has been the heart of humanity since the dawn of civilization, what else could bring people to depend on each other than the essentials of life, food and water. Horticulture has always provided food and water to the masses from the first hunter-gatherers to today’s corn farmers. These examples are very different from each other but embody the same values. Some common entry-level jobs in the Horticulture industry that will be available to me after graduating are lawn care specialist, golf course attendant, landscaper, city and county work, and greenhouse attendant. There are countless more entry-level positions available I just named a few of the popular choices. Other than the satisfaction of providing a fruitful service to society Horticulture can help you grow on personal levels. Providing you with an active lifestyle that pays dividends, Horticulture is a healthy way to make money. A horticulturist will have learned patience and developed a higher value of time management while on the job. The study also gives me the tools to provide food for myself and someday my family. Never will I completely depend on others to nourish me. In conclusion between the sheer amounts of career opportunities along with personal growth I see nothing but positive outcomes from acquiring an
Written Communications
Explanatory Essay
Feb. 16th, 2013
Why I Chose Horticulture
Horticulture for me was an easy choice. With lots of career options available as well as promising job security, the Green Industry can provide you with an excellent career or a great backup plan to your primary career choice. Most jobs in the Green Industry are relatively concrete positions within society such as farmers, landscapers, greenhouse operators, and construction workers. The world would not be the same without these people and these labor-intensive positions wouldn’t be nearly as beneficial without the application of Horticultural practices. Horticulture has been the heart of humanity since the dawn of civilization, what else could bring people to depend on each other than the essentials of life, food and water. Horticulture has always provided food and water to the masses from the first hunter-gatherers to today’s corn farmers. These examples are very different from each other but embody the same values. Some common entry-level jobs in the Horticulture industry that will be available to me after graduating are lawn care specialist, golf course attendant, landscaper, city and county work, and greenhouse attendant. There are countless more entry-level positions available I just named a few of the popular choices. Other than the satisfaction of providing a fruitful service to society Horticulture can help you grow on personal levels. Providing you with an active lifestyle that pays dividends, Horticulture is a healthy way to make money. A horticulturist will have learned patience and developed a higher value of time management while on the job. The study also gives me the tools to provide food for myself and someday my family. Never will I completely depend on others to nourish me. In conclusion between the sheer amounts of career opportunities along with personal growth I see nothing but positive outcomes from acquiring an