Careers in agriculture, food and natural resources encompass science, marketing, service, production, supply, processing, preservation of the food supply, plants, animals and natural resources
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INTERESTS & ABILITIES
Animals
-Working with sick or injured animals
-Working with companion animals like dogs and cats
-Working with unique species such as fish for food
-A medical field
-Marine Biology
Plants
-Caring for plants in your home or yard
-Designing landscapes for homes or businesses
-Developing new plants or modifying existing ones
-What plants need to grow successfully
Natural Resources
-Native fish and their aquatic habits
-Forest ecosystems
-Preservation of endangered species
-Wolves and whitetails in Wisconsin
Foods
-What makes bread rise and soda fizz
-Being a food scientist
-Designing new food and flavors
-How science is used to process your food
PATHWAYS IN THIS CLUSTER
Agribusiness Systems
Animal Systems
Environmental Service Systems
Food Products and Processing Systems
Natural Resource Systems
Plant Systems
Power, Structural & Technical Systems
Suggested Courses for This Cluster
Algebra II; Algebra II Extended
Algebra III/Trigonometry; Pre-Calculus
Biology Extended; AP Biology
Chemistry
Composition
Conservation; Advanced Conservation
Earth Science
Foundations of Leadership
Horticulture/Greenhouse
Integrated Science Topics
Intro to Agriscience
Speech
Vet Science
Additional Courses for Specific Pathways
Agribusiness Systems Pathway:AccountingMgmnt & EntIntro to MarketingWoods IIFood Products & Processing Systems Pathway:Foods & NutritionFood Science
Plant Systems Pathway:Woods II
Power, Structural & Technical Systems Pathway:Auto AwarenessIntro to WeldingMetalsOcc Mech I & IIPhysics; AP PhysicsIntro to Power Mech
The remaining Pathways share the same suggested coursework identified on the left
Courses listed within this plan are only suggested coursework and should be individualized to meet each learner's educational and career goals.
CAREER OPTIONS IN AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Entry Level = *Certificate, Technical or Associate Degree or Apprenticeship = **Bachelor or Advanced Degree = ***
Agribusiness Systems Pathway
Agribusiness Supervisors**
Dairy Farmers**
Farm Product Purchasing Agents***
Farm Supervisors**
Fish Farmers**
Fishermen*
Fruit Tree Farmers***
Horticultural Specialty Farmers**
Hunters and Trappers*
Hydroponic Farmers***
Log Graders*
Loggers*
Nursery & Greenhouse Managers**
Pest Control Technicians*
Ranchers***
Small Business Owners*
Street Vendors*
Animal Systems Pathway
Agricultural Inspectors***
Agricultural Workers*
Animal Scientists***
Animal Trainers***
Biological Scientists***
Biological Technicians**
Dairy Farmers**
Extension Agents***
Kennel Owners*
Pet Groomers*
Ranchers***
Veterinarians***
Veterinary Researchers***
Veterinary Technicians**
Environmental Service Systems Pathway
Conservation Wardens***
Environmental Engineers***
Environmental Scientists***
Environmental Technicians**
Hydrologists***
Industrial Waste Inspectors***
Soil Conservationists***
Solar Energy Technicians**
Wildlife Biologists***
Wind Energy Technicians**
Food Products & Processing Systems Pathway
Agricultural Engineers***
Agricultural Graders & Sorters*
Agricultural Inspectors***
Butchers & Meat Cutters**
Cheesemakers*
Chemical Technicians**
Enologists***
Food Processing Technicians**
Food Technologists**
Samplers*
Weighers, Measurers & Checkers*
Natural Resource Systems Pathway
Agronomists***
Fish Hatchery Managers***
Geologists***
Plant Systems Pathway
Agrochemical Applicators*
Berry Farmers**
Biological Technicians**
Crop & Livestock Managers***
Extension Agents***
Foresters***
Forestry & Logging Supervisors***
Forestry Technicians**
Fruit Tree Farmers***
Horticultural Specialty Farmers**
Horticulturists***
Hydroponic Farmers***
Urban Foresters***
Power, Structural & Technical Systems Pathway
Farm Equipment Technicians**
Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators**
ADDITIONAL COURSES FOR SPECIFIC CAREERS
AP Chemistry
AP Statistics
Microsoft Office
Economics; AP Microeconomics
Global Language
Government
Keyboarding
Leadership Training
Money Matters
Personal Financial Management
Speech
WORK-BASED LEARNING
Job Shadow
Youth Apprenticeship
- Agricultural, Food and Natural Resources (AFNR)
CO-CURRICULAR STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS & ACTIVITIES
Archery Club
Athletics/Intramurals
FCCLA
FFA
Peyton’s Promise
Science Olympiad
SkillsUSA
Warrior Power Club
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