Agricultural Systems Technology Research Guide

AgCareers posts job listings and resources for the agriculture and food industry. Here you can find or search for mechanic or technician postings.

Check out the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics job outlook page for Heavy Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Service Technicians.

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) provides leadership and funding for programs that advance agriculture-related sciences. We invest in and support initiatives that ensure the long-term viability of agriculture. NIFA applies an integrated approach to ensure that groundbreaking discoveries in agriculture-related sciences and technologies reach the people who can put them into practice.

The Data Gateway enables users to find funding data, metrics, and information about research, education, and extension projects that have received grant awards from NIFA. The National Institute of Food and Agriculture is committed to serving its stakeholders, Congress, and the public by using new technologies to advance greater openness. To strengthen transparency and promote open government, NIFA is providing easy access to data and metrics on how the agency disseminates funding.

The Spray to Swath Interval is the minimum number of days that must pass between product application and cutting your crop by swathing or straight-cutting. You can use this tool to calculate the pre-harvest interval or to find a product to suit a specific harvest timeline.

The American Farm Bureau Federation is the national advocate for farmers, ranchers and rural communities.

This organization is dedicated to research and development for the field of agricultural and biological engineering.

This association of agriculture equipment manufacturers shapes policy and provides resources to those in the industry.

This organization publishes scientific reports and publications on agricultural technology, food sciences, animal, and plant sciences.

The North Carolina Agricultural Consultants Association builds, empowers and inspires independent consultants who are committed to agricultural stewardship and grower profitability.

The North Carolina Association of County Agricultural Agents is the state's professional Extension organization.