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Agriculture, Food
Overview
The Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Career Cluster is divided into seven pathways. Pathways are grouped by common knowledge and skills required of occupations in these career fields. Each pathway provides instruction as a basis for success in an array of careers and educational pursuits.
This diverse Career Cluster prepares learners for careers in the planning, implementation, production, management, processing, and/or marketing of agricultural commodities and services, including food, fiber, wood products, natural resources, horticulture, and other plant and animal products. It also includes related professional, technical and educational services.
Employment Outlook
Employment opportunities will continue to increase for those who provide and market an expanding array of food, forest, and veterinary medical consumer products to a growing world population. Continued globalization of the food, agricultural and natural resources system will increase opportunities for graduates who understand the socio-economic factors that define international markets. Graduates who know how to satisfy the diverse consumer needs and preferences in different cultures, and who have the language skills to communicate effectively, will have the best opportunities to be employed by the growing number of multinational businesses.
Middle school related courses
Middle school related courses
Family and Consumer Science 6
Family and Consumer Science 7/8
Food For Thought 7/8
Earth and Space Science Honors
Life Science: Biology Regents
Life Science: Biology Honors
Science 6
Science 7
Science 7 Honors
Science Research 7/8
Robotics 8
Technology 6/7
Physical Education 6/7/8
Health 6
Health 7/8
Middle School extracurricular activities
Middle School extracurricular activities
Ecology Club: The purpose of Ecology Club is to build a community of like-minded, diverse individuals who are interested in ecology, evolution, zoology, botany, and/or anything else dealing with life and the outdoors.
High school Agriculture-Related Courses
High school Agriculture-Related Courses
The asterisk (*) below reflects courses open to 9th grade students.
AP Environmental Science
Business Ownership and Marketing*
Environmental Science I*
Environmental Science II*
Food & Nutrition*
High school Agricultural-Related Extracurricular Activities
High school Agricultural-Related Extracurricular Activities
Ecology Club: The purpose of Ecology Club is to build a community of like-minded, diverse individuals who are interested in ecology, evolution, zoology, botany, and/or anything else dealing with life and the outdoors.
National Honor Society: NHS does community service while maintaining grades above a 93 GPA, creating leadership within the school and community. We do collections for local organizations, each of the students do their own volunteer projects, we help PTA groups with needs throughout the year, create projects within the school to benefit students, etc.
Science Olympiad: Science Olympiad competitions are like academic track meets, consisting of a series of 23 team events in each division. Each year, a portion of the events are rotated to reflect the ever-changing nature of genetics, earth science, chemistry, anatomy, physics, geology, mechanical engineering and technology. By combining events from all disciplines, Science Olympiad encourages a wide cross-section of students to get involved. Emphasis is placed on active, hands-on group participation.
Teamwork is a required skill in most scientific careers today, and Science Olympiad encourages group learning by designing events that forge alliances. In Elevated Bridge, an engineering whiz and a kid from wood shop can become gold medalists. Similarly, a talented builder and a student with a good science vocabulary can excel in Write It Do It, one of Science Olympiad's most popular events.
Science National Honor Society: The Science National Honor Society is the only national organization that engenders a new group of young thinkers who will be the future of industry, research, and scientific exploration for America. The Science National Honor Society recognizes sophomores (In the STEM Track only), juniors and seniors who achieve excellence in the areas of scholarship in science, character, leadership, and service.
Membership in the SNHS is an honor bestowed upon a student for his/her accomplishments in the field of science and overall academic achievement. Students eligible for membership must:
Have been in attendance at Hicksville High School for at least one full semester prior to induction.
Enrolled in an advance (AP or College) science class this current school year.
Have an overall unweighted cumulative GPA of 90 with a 93 unweighted GPA in science classes.
Have a grade of 85 or above in any Regent exam taken.
Took the AP Exam in any AP course they took.
High school Agricultural-Related Career &
Technical Education (CTE) Programs
High school Agricultural-Related Career &
Technical Education (CTE) Programs
Half-Day Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs: Students have an opportunity to attend programs at Nassau BOCES Barry Tech, the Levittown Gerald R. Claps Career and Technical Center (GC Tech), or The Long Island High School for the Arts (LIHSA).
Animal Care
Animal Care Skills
Culinary Arts
Culinary Arts Skills
Horse Science & Management
Horse Science & Management Skills
Veterinary Science
Agricultural-Related Career Cluster Pathways
Agricultural-Related Career Cluster Pathways
This Cluster Contains The Following Pathways:
Career Pathways are a multi-year program of academic and technical study that prepares students for a full range of postsecondary options within each career cluster. Career pathways provide a context for exploring career options at all levels of education. Career pathways link student learning to the knowledge and skills needed for future education and employment.
Pathway 1: Agribusiness Systems
Agribusiness is the coordination of all activities that 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.
Related Careers
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
Audio and Video Technicians
Farm and Home Management Educators
Food Scientists and Technologists
Graphic Designers
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists
Related Majors
Agricultural and Extension Education Services
Agricultural Communication/Journalism
International Agriculture
Pathway 2: Animal Systems
Related Careers
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
Agricultural Technicians
Animal Breeders
Animal Caretakers
Animal Scientists
Animal Trainers
Farm and Home Management Educators
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers
Food Science Technicians
Related Majors
Pathway 3: Environmental Service Systems
Related Careers
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
Related Majors
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
Hazardous Materials Information Systems Technology/Technician
Hazardous Materials Management & Waste Technology/Technician
Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Management & Recycling Technology/Technician
Pathway 4: Food Products and Processing Systems
Related Careers
Agricultural Inspectors
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
Agricultural Technicians
Animal Caretakers
Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products
Chemical Technicians
Computer User Support Specialists
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders
Food Batchmakers
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders
Food Science Technicians
Food Scientists and Technologists
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer
Pest Control Workers
Related Majors
Agricultural and Food Products Processing
Agricultural Business and Management, Other
Agricultural Business Technology
Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling
Food Science
Food Technology and Processing
Pathway 5: Natural Resource System
Related Careers
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels
Conservation Scientists
Conveyor Operators and Tenders
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
Fallers
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers
Fish and Game Wardens
Fishing and Hunting Workers
Forest and Conservation Technicians
Forest and Conservation Workers
Foresters
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians
Hydrologic Technicians
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining
Log Graders and Scalers
Logging Equipment Operators
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Park Naturalists
Range Managers
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
Recreation Workers
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
Related Majors
Commercial Fishing
Diver, Professional and Instructor
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Forest Management/Forest Resources Management
Forest Resources Production and Management
Forest Sciences and Biology
Forest Technology/Technician
Forestry, General
Forestry, Other
Land Use Planning and Management/Development
Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians, Other
Mining Technology/Technician
Natural Resource Economics
Natural Resources and Conservation, Other
Natural Resources Management and Policy
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies, Other
Petroleum Technology/Technician
Urban Forestry
Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper Technology
Pathway 6: Plant Systems
Related Careers
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
Agricultural Technicians
Animal Scientists
Biochemists and Biophysicists
Economists
Farm and Home Management Educators
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers
Floral Designers
Food Science Technicians
Food Scientists and Technologists
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation
Retail Salespersons
Soil and Plant Scientists
Tree Trimmers and Pruners
Related Majors
Pathway 7: Power, Structural and Technical Systems
Related Careers
Agricultural Equipment Operators
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
Related Majors
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