Don't get me wrong Maryjohn, but todays engineers no nothing, well perhaps a few! I have 2 professions for farming. One for winemaking 3 years and normal farming 2 years. And all I do now, I have learned from old farners and people that never followed the masses.
What ya learn today in schools is beeing a dumbass and follow what the industrie tells you! They destroy the farming business!
I know that education is everything, but educate yourself!
Cheers
Tolpan
you got me, i'm not an engineer. always figured they were smart guys.
instead of engineer maybe substitute the profession of your choice that requires a specialized education.
in this climate I would go for an MBA and a degree involving microbiology. try to make connections so you have a network. basically what everyone else has to do, and the best reason to go to school.
I would never want to grow plants professionally, as it would cease to be a relaxing game. someone has to do it though.