The Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources cluster is about the production, processing, marketing, distribution, financing, and development of agricultural commodities and resources including food, fiber, wood products, natural resources, horticulture, and other plant and animal products/resources. The increased emphasis on producing clean energy is creating new opportunities for farmers to grow plants and grains that can be used in biofuels. Farm advisors apply research to solve problems and issues related to agriculture and agriculture-related processes. Agriculture and forestry account for more than 414,700 jobs in Virginia. Engineering and technical occupations, including environmental engineers, veterinary technicians, and conservation scientists, are anticipated to see strong job growth.