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Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Cluster

Jobs in the agriculture and natural resources career cluster involve planning, managing, and performing agricultural production, horticulture and landscaping services, and related professional and technical services; planning, managing, and performing mining and extraction operations; managing and conserving natural resources; and performing related environmental services.

Course offerings include:

Course #

Description

PEIMS

Grade

 Credit

School

8217 Principles of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources 13000200 9-12 ½ RLT, CHS
8228 Small Animal Management 13000400 9-12 ½ RLT, CHS
8223 Wildlife, Fisheries & Ecology Management 13000150 9-12 ½ RLT, CHS
8219 Livestock Production 13000300 10-12 ½ RLT
8222 Equine Science 13000500 10-12 ½ RLT
8218 Agricultural Mechanics & Metal Technologies 13002200 10-12 ½ RLT
8230 Agricultural Facilities Design & Fabrication 13002300 11-12 1 RLT
8227 Advanced Plant & Soil Science 13002100 12 1 RLT
8229 Advanced Animal Science 13000700 12 1 ALL
8231 Mathematical Applications in Agriculture, Food and

Natural Resources

130001000 12 1 RLT
8220 Veterinary Medical Applications (Vet Med Asst. I) 13006000 11-12 1 RLT
8221 Practicum in Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

(Vet Med Asst. II)

13002500 11-12 2 RLT

Explore the Agriculture and Natural Resources Career Cluster

Do you have a green thumb?
Do you enjoy working with plants and animals?
Are you interested in geology and mining?
Are you passionate about protecting the environment?
Do you have physical dexterity?
Do you enjoy an outdoor work environment?

If you answered yes to two or more of the questions above, you might enjoy a career in agriculture and natural resources. One of the following jobs might be a great fit for you:

  • Mining engineer
  • Aquaculturist
  • Animal breeder
  • Logger
  • Fish and game warden
  • Groundskeeper
  • Greenhouse manager
  • Farm manager
  • Animal trainer

Career Pathways in Agriculture and Natural Resources

  • Agriculture Management, Production, and Operations
    This pathway covers all occupations necessary for running a farm, ranch, or aquaculture farm. Occupations include farmer, farm manager, aquaculturist, animal handler, meatcutter, and agricultural product inspector.
  • Horticulture, Landscaping, and Groundskeeping
    Jobs in this pathway involve designing and tending plants and landscapes in the human environment. Jobs include landscape architect, lawn maintenance worker, groundskeeper, nursery worker, irrigation worker, and pest control service worker.
  • Agriculture Sciences, Processes, and Support Services
    The jobs in this pathway help make farming possible by taking care of food safety, animal breeding and health, and farming efficiency. Jobs include agriculture researcher, viniculturist, food science and processing worker, and veterinarian.
  • Mining and Operations
    This pathway encompasses the jobs involved in building and operating mines and gas and oil wells. Jobs include mining engineer, well driller, mining equipment operator, geologist, mining inspector, petroleum technician, and derrick operator.
  • Conservation and Natural Resources
    This pathway focuses on using and conserving our natural resources. Jobs include commercial fishery worker, conservation manager, fish and game warden, logger, and soil and land preservation worker.