Agriculture in Wisconsin includes science, marketing, service, production, supply, processing, preservation of the food supply, plants, animals and natural resources. This area employs over 12 percent of Wisconsin's workforce.
Career planning should include a solid background in math, science, communications, and technical skills. Education and training for a position in a field in agriculture can start as soon as you enter high school and can continue on into either a technical, two-year, four-year college, apprenticeship programs, and career technical schools/institutes
Sample Careers
Agricultural Salesperson
Animal Trainer
Biologist
Botanist
Environmental Scientist
Farmer
Food Technologist
Forest and Conservation Worker
Hazardous Materials
Handler
Historic Preservationist
Mining Machine Operator
Natural Sciences Manager
Park Ranger
Soil and Water Specialist
Veterinarian
Water Treatment Plant Operator
Wildlife Manager or Technician
GHS Core Courses
AP Biology
AP Calculus
AP Environmental Science
AP Human Geography
AP Macroeconomics/Microeconomics
AP Precalculus
AP Psychology
AP Statistics
AP U.S. Government & Politics
Biology
Chemistry
Communications
Environmental Science
Geology & Earth Science
Geography
Intro to College Algebra
Physics/ AP Physics
Sociology
World Language
Zoology & Botany
GHS Experiential Courses
AP Environmental Science
Baking Principle
Computer Applications
Environmental Science
Food Concepts
Food Science
Geology & Earth Science
Outdoor Adventure
Wood Design
Youth Apprenticeship
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