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Class Overview:
Class Overview:
The Agriscience (Agricultural Science) Program Major at Piscataway Magnet School is a new and developing program focusing on several key fields within the diverse of Agriscience and Biology. We specifically delve into Plant Science and Biotechnology, but each year in this program prepares students with new and practical science based skills and knowledge they can truly take to any industry beyond Agriscience.
That being said, Agriscience is a growing industry, especially in the Middlesex County, New Jersey, and I invite you to read below and learn more about our program and how important Agriscience truly is. Please also watch this short TEDx talk from our Agriscience teacher, Mr. Liam Ryan, to learn more about the Agriscience world.
Possible Careers In Agriscience:
Possible Careers In Agriscience:
Agronomist
Food Scientist
Veterinarian
Florist
Agricultural Engineer/Programmer
Biotechnologist
Conservationist
Check Out Many More Options: https://agexplorer.ffa.org/career/
About The Teacher:
About The Teacher:
Hello I'm Mr. Ryan the Agriscience teacher at Piscataway Magnet School! Before becoming a teacher I worked in entomology (the study of insects) for pharmaceuticals and food processing facilities across Central NJ. I also have experience in beekeeping, turfgrass management, floriculture, plant biology, agriculture sensor technology and insect physiology & biotechnology. I am an alumni of Rutgers University - School of Environmental & Biological Sciences. I've worked and had experience in many fields related to agriscience since I was in high school, which is what made me want to become a teacher. Agriscience is filled with many different subfields that you can delve into and explore. I've also seen firsthand the need for agricultural literacy and technical knowledge in our next generation. It is my goal I can help grow the next future agriculturalists or even those in other industries, but with a greater appreciation for agriscience.
Email: ryanl@mcmsnj.net
Course Sequence for Agriscience @ Piscataway Magnet School:
Course Sequence for Agriscience @ Piscataway Magnet School:
Students in the Agriscience program at Piscataway Magnet School have the option to graduate our school with college credits via articulation agreements with Rutgers University & Delaware Valley University!
9th Grade:
Introduction to Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources
10th Grade:
Plant Science
&
Investigating Agricultural Biotechnology
11th Grade:
Food Science & Safety
&
(Biotechnology Continued)
12th Grade:
Agricultural Research & Development
Please note that in addition to the standard curriculum courses above, students will also have the option to learn skills around sensor technology, business principles, OSHA safety, and floral design that will be introduced into the 4 year curriculum, but not as full year courses.
Additionally, students will build upon their leadership and communication skills via participation in the FFA in combination with standard class work.
Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns!
The Middlesex - Piscataway FFA Chapter:
The Middlesex - Piscataway FFA Chapter:
The National FFA Organization (Formerly called the Future Farmers of America) is our programs Career & Technical Student Organization (CTSO). This is very similar to other CTSOs you may see in other programs such as HOSA, SkillsUSA, & DECA. However, the FFA has been intertwined with Agricultural Education since 1928 and as such has become integrated with our classroom so students can reinforce knowledge and skills from the classroom with practicality and competition. Students can pursue their personal interests beyond the classroom via FFA events held at the state and national level with the opportunities to win awards, money, scholarships, and build their resumes. FFA events range from the Agriscience Fair to Agribusiness Management, from Veterinary Science to Environmental & Natural Resource, and from Extemporaneous Public Speaking to Parliamentary Procedures. Students can truly flourish and grow into budding leaders throughout their 4 years in the FFA via our program.
Our FFA Chapter, Middlesex - Piscataway, was chartered on January 13, 2025 and has been growing rapidly and soaring with one of our students even taking 1st place in NJ and going to represent for NJ on the national stage for said event. Please see the photos below of our students enjoying their time in the FFA thus far and be a part of the next generation of Agriscience leaders!
Learn more about the FFA here: https://www.ffa.org/
Syllabus 2025-2026:
Syllabus 2025-2026:
PI Agriscience Syllabus '25-'26.pdfPage updated
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