Career and Technical Education
Yancey County Schools
Agriculture Program
Welcome to CTE Program Offerings s at Mountain Heritage High School. We are excited that you are interested in about our programs. This page outlines the pathways, courses, certifications and aligned college certificates if available within the program area. To learn more detailed information about courses, prerequisites and college certificates, please visit the Mtn. Heritage High School Curriculum Directory. You may also talk with one of our school counselors, one of our CTE Team, or with our Career Development Coordinator.
To earn a concentration in Agriculture and Natural Resources:
Students must complete four (4) CTE courses.
Two (2) CTE courses must be within one Agriculture pathway with one of those being an upper level course.
The remaining two (2) courses can be from any CTE pathway offered at Mountain Heritage High School.
NOTE: More than four (4) courses can be taken in a Career Cluster.
Agriculture Pathways Available at Mountain Heritage High School
To learn more detailed information about courses, prerequisites and college certificates, please visit the Mtn. Heritage High School Curriculum Directory.
Animal Science Pathway
Required Courses: Animal Science I
Animal Science II - Companion Animal (Upper Level Course) ORI
Animal Science II - Food Animal (Upper Level Course)
Supplemental Courses (not required): CTE Internship
Microsoft Word & PowerPoint
Plant Systems Pathway
Required Courses: Horticulture I
Horticulture II - Plant Production (Upper Level Course)
Supplemental Courses (not required): CTE Internship
Microsoft Word & PowerPoint
Students have the opportunity to earn the following credential in this pathway:
National Safe Tractor and Machinery Operation Certification
Natural Resources Pathway
Required Courses: Natural Resources I
Natural Resources II - Forestry (Upper Level Course)
Supplemental Courses (not required): CTE Internship
Microsoft Word & PowerPoint
Agricultural Student Organization (Club)
Future Famers of America (FFA)
Click HERE to learn more about FFA.
Although highly encouraged, FFA membership is NOT required to enroll in an Agriculture class. However, students MUST enroll in an Agriculture class to participate in FFA.