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Growing Careers: Career Profile: Drought Contingency Specialist

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Meet Hajnal Kovacs, a Drought Contingency Specialist at Grand River Conservatory Authority! As a Drought Contingency Specialist, Hajnal helps farmers to use the resources available to ensure they are irrigating at the proper times, therefore mitigating the risk of ruining the soil. With global warming worsening and the prevalence of droughts increasing, it is crucial that farmers maintain a certain soil moisture, and Hajnal's expertise helps to ensure this. To become a Drought Contingency Specialist, you will need a University Degree in Biology or a related field, such as Horticulture, Chemistry or Environmental Science is required. Typical employers include, universities, government agencies, consulting firms, research laboratories, museums, field stations, parks and recreation areas. This video is for all ages.

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