Agribusiness systems contribute to the production, processing, marketing, distribution, financing, and development of agricultural commodities and resources. This includes food, fiber, wood products, natural resources, horticulture, and other plant and animal products and services. Agribusiness is a high-tech industry that uses satellite systems, computer databases and spreadsheets, biotechnology, and many other innovations to increase efficiency and profitability.
CTE Pathway Course Sequence
Grade level: 9
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: None
This course provides instruction in the foundations of various segments of the agricultural industry. Agricultural career opportunities will be emphasized. Animal science, plant and land science, and agricultural mechanics skills will be the focus of the curriculum. The selection and planning of a supervised agricultural experience program and related record keeping will be presented. Leadership development will be provided through the National FFA Organization. Students will receive personal guidance and counseling with preparatory instructional program selection.
Grade level: 10-12
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Principles of Agricultural Science & Technology
This course provides an introduction to agricultural sales and marketing. Course material will include competition in the agriculture marketplace, marketing decisions, types of markets, contracting, government programs and regulations, personal development, employee and employer responsibilities, communications, promotion strategies, records, files, purchasing materials, stocking, selling, and business account procedures. Leadership development will be provided through the National FFA Organization. Each student will be expected to have a supervised agricultural experience program.
Grade level: 11-12
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Introduction to Greenhouse & Crop Production
Greenhouse Technology provides instruction in greenhouse structures and greenhouse environment regulations. Plant growth and development and propagation are included as well as production and maintenance of bedding and container produced plants. Fundamental principles of vegetable production and commercial production of vegetable crops as well as marketing of horticulture products may be included. Leadership development will be provided through the National FFA Organization. Each student will be expected to have a supervised agricultural experience program.
Grade level: 10-12
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Principles of Agricultural Science & Technology
This course develops an understanding of fundamental skills necessary to be successful in the agricultural communications industry. Provides guided practice and applied experience utilizing various styles of communication including oral, written, and electronic communications. Techniques of communication will include traditional print media, brochure development, photography, videography, computer program applications, and internet usage including e-mail. Leadership development will be provided through the National FFA Organization. Each student will be expected to have a supervised agricultural experience program.
Grade level: 11-12
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Principles of Agricultural Science & Technology
Agriculture Employability Skills provides opportunities to develop skills in: job searching, preparing resumes, writing letters of application, job interview, attitude, communicating effectively, human relations and accepting responsibilities. Leadership development will be provided through the National FFA Organization. Each student will be expected to have a supervised agricultural experience program.
Pathway Elective Courses
Grade level: 12
Credit: 2
Prerequisite: Meet Fusion WBL Program Criteria
Cooperative Education for CTE courses indicated within the KY Department of Education provide supervised work site experience related to the student's identified career major. Students who participate receive a salary for these experiences, in accordance with local, state and federal minimum wage requirements. Student must enroll in a course related to the work experience career pathway, unless they have completed the four-credit career pathway sequence of courses, making them a career pathway completer.
Grade level: 12
Credit: 1 - 2
Prerequisite: Meet Fusion WBL Program Criteria
Internship for CTE Courses provide supervised work-site experience for high school students who have completed courses leading to a career pathway. Internship experiences consist of a combination of classroom instruction and field experiences. Students receiving pay for intern experience are those participating in an experience that is a semester or longer and have an established employee-employer relationship. A non-paid internship affects those students who participate on a short-term basis.
Dual Credit Options
The following Murray State University Course require tuitions/fees to be paid by the student. Courses may qualify for the Work Ready Scholarship, if student applies and is granted the scholarship. Students must complete a CCPS Dual Credit Application and meet MSU dual credit criteria.
In the event a student transfers from one high school to another while taking the MSU dual credit course, the student may be required to complete the course as an independent study course.
Grade level: 11-12
Credit: 1 High School Credit/3 Hours College Credit
Prerequisite: CCPS Dual Credit Application, 3.0 GPA, Racer Academy Online Admissions
A course designed to increase the understanding, awareness, and critical analysis of contemporary agricultural issues and their effect upon the social, political, economic and cultural aspects of society. Topics will include environmental, bio-technology, animal, crop, career, economy and trade, agricultural policy, food quality/safety and international agriculture issues. Murray State University Racer Academy
Industry Certification Opportunities
End of Program Assessment - Agribusiness Systems (A passing score on the CTE EOP Assessment may earn articulated credit.)
Currently, there is not a state-recognized industry certification for the Agribusiness pathway.