Students can choose between four different occupational areas with options to specific pathways.

Animal Fundamentals

Careers in the Animal Systems pathway vary from breeding, raising, and processing animals and animal products to the care and feeding of all sorts of animals. There are four pathways to choose from:

• Animal Fundamentals (Required First)

• Animal/Herd

• Dairy Grazier

• Small Animal/Veterinarian Technician

Plant Fundamentals

Students who work in the Plant Systems pathway study all types of plants and their growth. They are the producers of the food, feed, fiber, and landscaping crops meant to support a growing population, while conserving natural resources and maintaining the environment. There are five pathways to choose from:

• Plant Fundamentals (Required First)

• Arborist

• Crops

• Floral/Greenhouse

• Landscaping

Environmental Systems

The Environmental Systems pathway includes occupations involved in water and air pollution control, recycling, waste disposal, and public health issues. There is one pathway to choose from:

• Basic and Advanced Water Resources

Power, Structural, and Technical Systems

Agricultural and farm equipment mechanics are responsible for the maintenance, repair, and installation of machines that increase the efficiency of farming activities, such as planting, harvesting, and irrigating crops. Agricultural mechanics also service and repair smaller lawn and garden equipment operated by suburban homeowners. Another occupation in this pathway is a parts specialist who uses sales and customer service skills to assist internal and external clients with parts management, marketing, and equipment maintenance. There is one pathway to choose from:

• Agriculture Mechanic Technician