Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
The Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR) Career Cluster focuses on the essential elements of life, food, water, land, and air. This Career Cluster includes a diverse spectrum of occupations, ranging from farmer, rancher, and veterinarian to geologist, land conservationist, and florist.
Animal Science
The Animal Science program of study focuses on occupational and educational opportunities associated with the science, research, and business of animals and other living organisms. This program of study includes applying biology and life science to real-world life processes of animals and wildlife, either in laboratories or in the field, which could include a veterinary office, a farm or ranch, or any outdoor area harboring animal life. Students will research and analyze the growth and destruction of species and research or diagnose diseases and injuries of animals.
Secondary Courses for High School Credit
Level 1
Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (1)
Level 2
Small Animal Management (.5)
Equine Science (.5)
Level 3
Livestock Production (1)
Level 4
Veterinary Medical Applications (1) prerequisites: Equine Science, Small Animal Management, or Livestock Production
Scientific Research and Design (1) prerequisites: Biology, Chemistry, Integrated Physics, Chemistry (IPC), or Physics
Advanced Animal Science (1) prerequisites: Biology & Chemistry or Integrated Physics & Chemistry (IPC); Algebra I &Geometry, & either Small Animal Management, Equine Science, or Livestock Production. Science Credit
Aligned Industry-Based Certifications
Elanco Fundamentals of Animal Science Certification
Elanco Veterinary Medical Applications Certification
Plant Science
The Plant Science program of study focuses on occupational and educational opportunities associated with the science, research, and business of plants and other living organisms. This program of study includes the application of biology and life science to real-world life processes of plants and vegetation, either in laboratories or in the field.
Secondary Courses for High School Credit
Level 1
Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (1)
Level 2
None
Level 3
Floral Design (1) Fine Arts Credit
Horticultural Science (1) prerequisites: at least 1cr in a course from Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources cluster
Level 4
Advanced Plant and Soil Science (1) Science Credit
Scientific Research and Design (1) Biology, Chemistry, Integrated Physics, Chemistry (IPC), or Physics
Aligned Industry-Based Certifications
Principles of Floral Design Certification
Texas State Florist's Association Level I Floral Certification
Texas State Florist's Association Knowledge Based Floral Certification
Horticulture - Landscaping - Job Ready