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are you interested in the agriculture, food, and natural resources industries?
are you interested in the agriculture, food, and natural resources industries?
are you not quite sure of your plans after high school?
are you not quite sure of your plans after high school?
are you interested in exploring more career options in agriculture, food, and natural resources?
are you interested in exploring more career options in agriculture, food, and natural resources?
If you answered yes to the above questions, the Environmental & Agricultural Sciences Pathway is right for you!
If you answered yes to the above questions, the Environmental & Agricultural Sciences Pathway is right for you!
This pathway focuses on...
This pathway focuses on...
developing your skills in agriculture and natural resources.
developing your skills in agriculture and natural resources.
exploring career options.
exploring career options.
flexibility to customize for you!
flexibility to customize for you!
requirements of the pATHWAY
requirements of the pATHWAY
COURSES
COURSES
The following courses are required in all pathways.
The following courses are required in all pathways.
FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS
FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS
Instructor: Mr. Bos
1 day/week (Monday) - Full Year
Foundational Skills teaches diverse skills needed for employment on agricultural operations. Topics include tractor driving and maintenance, tool use, and other basic maintenance skills.
FFA & SAE
FFA & SAE
Instructors: Mr. Bos & Mrs. Schweitzer
1 day/week (Wednesday) - Full Year
Wednesdays are going to focus on FFA and SAE. Activities include leadership and skills contests, SAEs, record keeping, and FFA meetings.
The following courses are optional.
The following courses are optional.
FOOD SCIENCE
FOOD SCIENCE
Instructor: Mrs. Schweitzer
1 day/week (Friday) - Full Year
The Food Science course aligns with FS 101 at Muskegon Community College, a required course for all MSU/MCC Institute of Agricultural Technology programs. Students will explore food science and food processing topics such as food chemistry, cooking methods, preservation, and more. At the completion of the course, students will earn 3 credits to Muskegon Community College.
NATURAL RESOURCES LAB
NATURAL RESOURCES LAB
Instructor: Mr. Bos
2 days/week (Tuesday/Thursday) - Fall Semester
The natural resources lab will introduce students to a variety of topics in natural resources such as water quality, forestry, wildlife, and invasive species.
ANIMAL SCIENCE LAB
ANIMAL SCIENCE LAB
Instructor: Mrs. Schweitzer
2 days/week (Tuesday/Thursday) - Spring Semester
The aim of this course is to build on animal science topics taught during the first year curriculum in Agriscience. A significant portion of the program will be veterinary science.
AGRONOMY LAB
AGRONOMY LAB
Instructor: Mr. Bos
2 days/week (Tuesday/Thursday) - Spring Semester
The agronomy class will give students the opportunity to explore advanced plant science topics. Students will learn about field crops, specialty crops, plant nutrition, anatomy and physiology, and more.
WORK-BASED LEARNING
WORK-BASED LEARNING
Students in this pathway will complete 8 job shadow days (one per month starting in October) during the school year. Job shadows will be organized by the instructors.
Students in this pathway will complete 8 job shadow days (one per month starting in October) during the school year. Job shadows will be organized by the instructors.
extensions
extensions
The following extension options are available, depending on student interest.
The following extension options are available, depending on student interest.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Online, Self-Directed
This course is for students who may ultimately own or manage a small business. The course includes the creation of a business plan, marketing, financial management, and entrepreneurial opportunities. (1 credit through West Shore)
PESTICIDE APPLICATOR'S LICENSE TRAINING
PESTICIDE APPLICATOR'S LICENSE TRAINING
This training provides you with the knowledge needed to take the state Pesticide Applicator's LIcense. Students who are 18 years old or older can choose to take the test after completing the training.
OTHER CERTIFICATION OPTIONS, BASED ON INTERESTS
OTHER CERTIFICATION OPTIONS, BASED ON INTERESTS
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