Programs of Study / Agribusiness

Agribusiness

The Agribusiness program of study explores the occupations and educational opportunities associated with the business of farming and agriculturally related business that supplies farm inputs, such as machinery and seeds. This program of study may also include exploration into the marketing of farm products, the purchase of farm products either for further processing or resale, and grading or classifying unprocessed food or other agricultural products.

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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. It also includes non-traditional agricultural occupations like wind energy, solar energy, and oil and gas production.

Meets the requirements of the Business and Industry endorsement.

Course Information

Courses below are not tied to grade levels. Not all courses have a required prerequisite.

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Level 1

Course: 55170Q SEMESTER
Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Credit: 1
Grade: 9 - 10

Course Key: 55170Q
SEMESTER
Course Name: Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Credit: 1
Grade: 9 - 10

Required Prerequisite(s): None

Certification(s): N/A

This comprehensive course prepares students for careers in agriculture, food, and natural resource management. Students benefit from the basis of agricultural knowledge as this course allows students to explore areas of animal, plant, food, agribusiness, and environmental sciences while developing their awareness and gaining knowledge and skills that promote personal development and career success.

Level 2

Course: 55195B SEMESTER
Professional Standards in Agribusiness
Credit: 0.5
Grade: 9 - 12

Course Key: 55195B
SEMESTER
Course Name: Professional Standards in Agribusiness
Credit: 0.5
Grade: 9 - 12

Required Prerequisite(s): None

Certification(s): N/A

This course includes topics in leadership, personal development, employee/employer relations, interpersonal communication, entrepreneurship, career opportunities, leadership styles, motivation and influence, preparing resumes and applications, job interviews, employer expectations, problem solving, setting personal goals, and time management.

Level 3

Course: 45350B SEMESTER
Professional Communications
Credit: 0.5
Grade: 9 - 12

Course Key: 45350B
SEMESTER
Course Name: Professional Communications
Credit: 0.5 speech credit
Grade: 9 - 12

Required Prerequisite(s): None

Certification(s): N/A

Professional Communications blends written, oral, and graphic communication in a real world context that promotes leadership and professional behaviors. Creative individuals with strong communications skills, a solid academic foundation and proficiency in a wide range of technology applications are in demand by higher education institutions and global industry.This course will help to develop and expand the ability to write, read, edit, speak, listen, present, apply software applications, manipulate computer graphics, and conduct research to better prepare for a competitive academic and/or workplace environment.

Level 4

Course: 553801 FULL YEAR
Career Preparation I and Extended Career Preparation
Credit: 3
Grade: 11 - 12

Course Key: 553801
FULL YEAR
Course Name: Career Preparation I and Extended Career Preparation
Credit: 3
Grade: 11 - 12

Required Prerequisite(s): 16 years of age

Certification(s): N/A

This course provides opportunities for students to participate in a work-based learning experience that combines classroom instruction with paid business and industry employment experiences. Classroom experiences include: job acquisition, career progression, financial success, business/entrepreneurial applications, occupational safety and health, and relevant news topics. Professional portfolios will be created with material supporting an educational/career plan for the future.Students will earn 3.0 credits for successful completion of this course which includes one class period per school day on campus and two class periods per school day allocated for early release for off campus work experience.

Career Preparation I (2 credits) and Extended Career Preparation (1 credit) must be taken as a consecutive block

Course: 552901 FULL YEAR
Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Credit: 2
Grade: - 12

Course Key: 552901
FULL YEAR
Course Name: Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Credit: 2
Grade: - 12

Required Prerequisite(s): Minimum of one credit within the Agribusiness program of study

Certification(s): N/A

This course prepares students for careers in agriculture, food, and natural resource fields. It is delivered through classroom-based instruction and internship, job shadowing, and/or employment arrangements with local businesses. This is an Honors Level course.