Agriculture
Agriculture education offers students a comprehensive foundation for diverse and impactful careers in the agriculture industry. This pathway involves the planning, production, management, processing, and marketing of agricultural products and services, across sectors such as food production, fiber, wood products, natural resources, horticulture, and various plant and animal-based industries. Through agriculture education, students cultivate critical skills in science, mathematics, communication, leadership, management, and technology, preparing them for success in this vital industry and equips students to address complex challenges within the industry.
As the food and fiber sectors continue to expand globally, the need for knowledgeable and skilled professionals is growing in addition to strong communication skills to enhance employability.
Agriculture education programs integrate modern technology and focusing on innovative agricultural practices. Students learn essential skills in automation technologies, applying these tools to enhance agricultural processes through precision agriculture, data analysis, sensor technologies, and remote sensing. These programs prepare students for rewarding and bright careers, ensuring they are equipped to meet the evolving challenges and opportunities within the agriculture industry.
Through the Agriculture career cluster, students are provided opportunities for leadership development, personal growth, and career success. Instruction is delivered through the three-circle model including Classroom/Laboratory instruction, Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) programs, and Student Leadership (FFA).
Resources
- Agriculture Career Cluster Justification
- Year 1: Agriscience or Foundational Supervised Agricultural Experience I
- Year 2: Principles of Farm and Agribusiness Management or Foundational Supervised Agricultural Experience II
- Year 3: Organizational Leadership & Communications or Capstone Supervised Agricultural Experience
- Year 4: Agricultural Business & Finance or Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resource Practicum
- Year 4: Work-Based Learning: Career Practicum
- Year 1: Agriscience or Foundational Supervised Agricultural Experience I
- Year 2: Principles of Agricultural Mechanics or Foundational Supervised Agricultural Experience II
- Year 3: Agricultural Power & Equipment or Capstone Supervised Agricultural Experience
- Year 4: Agricultural Fabrication and Biosystems Engineering or Unmanned Aircraft Systems in Agriculture or Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resource Practicum
- Year 4: Work-Based Learning: Career Practicum
- Year 1: Agriscience or Foundational Supervised Agricultural Experience I
- Year 2: Applied Environmental Science or Foundational Supervised Agricultural Experience II
- Year 3: Plant & Soil Science or Capstone Supervised Agricultural Experience
- Year 4: Natural Resource Management or Unmanned Aircraft Systems in Agriculture or Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resource Practicum
- Year 4: Work-Based Learning: Career Practicum
- Year 1: Agriscience or Foundational Supervised Agricultural Experience I
- Year 2: Principles of Food Production or Foundational Supervised Agricultural Experience II
- Year 3: Food Science & Safety or Capstone Supervised Agricultural Experience
- Year 4: Advanced Food Science or Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resource Practicum
- Year 4: Work-Based Learning: Career Practicum
- Year 1: Agriscience or Foundational Supervised Agricultural Experience I
- Year 2: Principles of Plant Science & Hydroculture or Foundational Supervised Agricultural Experience II
- Year 3: Greenhouse Management or Capstone Supervised Agricultural Experience
- Year 4: Landscaping & Turf Science or Unmanned Aircraft Systems in Agriculture or Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resource Practicum
- Year 4: Work-Based Learning: Career Practicum
- Year 1: Agriscience or Foundational Supervised Agricultural Experience I
- Year 2: Meat Science I or Foundational Supervised Agricultural Experience II
- Year 3: Meat Science II or Capstone Supervised Agricultural Experience
- Year 4: Meat Science III or Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resource Practicum
- Year 4: Work-Based Learning: Career Practicum
- Year 1: Agriscience or Foundational Supervised Agricultural Experience I
- Year 2: Small Animal Technologies or Foundational Supervised Agricultural Experience II
- Year 3: Large Animal Technologies or Capstone Supervised Agricultural Experience
- Year 4: Veterinary Science Technologies or Unmanned Aircraft Systems in Agriculture or Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resource Practicum
- Year 4: Work-Based Learning: Career Practicum