How do they match: Agricultural Inspectors

  • Collect samples from animals, plants, or products and route them to laboratories for microbiological assessment, ingredient verification, or other testing.
  • Inquire about pesticides or chemicals to which animals may have been exposed.
  • Inspect or test horticultural products or livestock to detect harmful diseases, chemical residues, or infestations and to determine the quality of products or animals.
  • Provide consultative services in areas such as equipment or product evaluation, plant construction or layout, or food safety systems.
  • Review and monitor foreign product inspection systems in countries of origin to ensure equivalence to the U.S. system.

  • Examine animals to detect illness, injury or other problems.