Career and Technical Education

Agricultural Education

Agricultural production, processing, and distribution are critical to the very existence of the American Standard of living as we know it. All Americans should be equipped with the basic understanding of the American and global agricultural systems. This foundation is critical as they become involved in such citizenship responsibilities as voting and policy development, especially in a time of expanding environmental and biotechnological concerns. Approximately 20% of all graduates will pursue careers in agriculture-related occupations, and 2% of high school graduates will be directly involved in the production of agricultural products. For these students, it is imperative that they study in a high school curriculum that makes them aware of, and prepared for, careers in these agricultural occupations. High school agriscience education curricula must equip students with fundamental and advanced agricultural knowledge and skills, including technology, leadership, and career development.

The Career Clusters and Areas of Concentration in the Algriculture program are as follows:

Cluster Concentration
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Agricultural Production/Management/Entrepreneurship
Animal Science
Forestry and Conservation
Horticulture
   

Industry-Based Certifications

  • AWS Welder Certification
  • Canine Care and Training
  • EETC Two Stroke
  • EETC Four Stroke
  • Equine Care
  • Landscape Contractor
  • Landscape Professional
  • NCCER Cabinetmaking
  • NCCER Carpentry
  • NCCER Electrical
  • NCCER General Construction
  • NCCER Industrial Maintenance
  • NCCER Pipefi tting
  • NCCER Welding