{"id":12069,"date":"2024-05-01T18:12:07","date_gmt":"2024-05-02T01:12:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pacmtn.org\/?page_id=12069"},"modified":"2024-06-11T16:19:44","modified_gmt":"2024-06-11T23:19:44","slug":"food-production","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pacmtn.org\/local-economy\/career-pathways\/food-production\/","title":{"rendered":"Food Production"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>Comprised of industries involved in agriculture production and fishing, as well as the transformation of livestock, agricultural products, and other consumable natural resources into products for immediate and final consumption.The cluster contains supply chain components ranging from agribusiness, transportation\/distribution, and final consumption (e.g., supermarkets, restaurants, amusement parks).<\/p>\t\t\n\t<iframe allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QonMknjTRoQ?feature=oembed&amp;start&amp;end&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;loop=0&amp;controls=1&amp;mute=0&amp;rel=0&amp;modestbranding=0\"><\/iframe>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tPlay Video\n\t\t\t<h2>Overview<\/h2>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>The PacMtn region is home to farms, ranches, fishing, and food processing facilities that feed the Pacific Northwest, and find their way by truck, train, and airplane around the globe. Hundreds of independent growers and distributors contribute to this sector. Whether you&#8217;re enjoying a craft brew at a local taproom or ordering oyster shooters half a world away, you&#8217;re enjoying the bounty of this region&#8217;s top industry sector.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<h2>Why Choose A Career In Food Production<\/h2>\t\t\t\n\t\t<!-- Comment to fix spacing issue\n\t-->\n\t\t<h3>0<\/h3>\n\t<!-- Comment to fix spacing issue\n\t-->\t\n\t\t\t<h4>Number of Worksites in the Pacific Mountain Region<\/h4>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>Washington offers a total of 15 million acres of farmland to this industry sector.<\/p>\n\t\t<!-- Comment to fix spacing issue\n\t-->\n\t\t<h3>0<\/h3>\n\t<!-- Comment to fix spacing issue\n\t-->\t\n\t\t\t<h4>People Employed In The Region As of 2024<\/h4>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>The state procedures 300 crops ranking second in the nation.<\/p>\n\t\t<!-- Comment to fix spacing issue\n\t-->\n\t\t<h3>0<\/h3>\n\t<!-- Comment to fix spacing issue\n\t-->\t\n\t\t\t<h4>Projected New Jobs through 2025<\/h4>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>Strategically located facilities along major ports, transportation corridors<br \/>and rail lines enables efficent export worldwide.\u00a0<\/p>\n\t\t\t<h4>Top Knowledge<\/h4>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>Food Production<br \/>Food Safety<br \/>Measuring<br \/>Mathematics<br \/>Quality Control<\/p>\n\t\t\t<h4>Top Technical Skills<\/h4>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>Food Handling<br \/>Sanitation<br \/>Inspection of Product<br \/>Production Machinary Operation<br \/>Inventory Management<br \/>Machinery Operation<\/p>\n\t\t\t<h4>Top Abilities<\/h4>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>Active Listening<br \/>Critical Thinking<br \/>Problem Solving<br \/>Teamwork<br \/>Creativity<br \/>Dependability<br \/>Physical Stamina<br \/>Attention to Detail<\/p>\n\t\t\t<h4>Get Education and Training!<\/h4>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>Find eligible training providers\u00a0 at careerbridge.wa.gov.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<h2>Start Your Future In Food Production<\/h2>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>Career Pathways<\/p><h2>Explore Other Industries<\/h2>\n\t<ul data-height=\"150\" data-width=\"150\" 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