The Agriculture and Natural Resources industry sector is a great fit for students who are curious about animals, plants, the environment, or how food is grown and produced. This sector offers hands-on learning in areas like animal science, plant and soil science, horticulture, forestry, and agricultural business. Students explore careers in farming, environmental science, veterinary care, landscaping, and more. Through lab work, projects, and leadership activities, students gain real-world skills and experience that prepare them for college programs or careers in agriculture, science, and sustainability. If you enjoy working outdoors, caring for animals, or helping the environment, this pathway could be a great choice for you.
The Agriscience pathway is perfect for students who enjoy science and want to explore how it connects to plants, animals, food, and the environment. Students in this pathway study topics like biology, chemistry, and environmental science through hands-on labs and real-world projects.
The Animal Science pathway introduces students to the care, management, and study of large, small, and specialty animals. Students explore topics such as animal nutrition, genetics, anatomy, behavior, reproduction, and health, with an emphasis on creating humane and sustainable animal production systems. The pathway also covers animal technology, product processing, and the ecological and economic factors involved in animal agriculture.