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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Cluster
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This cluster includes the study of processing, production, distribution, financing, and development of agricultural commodities and natural resources. All students in these courses are required to maintain some type of Supervised Agricultural Experience Program. The student, parent, and agriculture teacher will develop this program. The FFA student organization contributes to the advancement of leadership, citizenship, personal growth, and academic and technological skills. Students will not be able to enter the course at mid-year. Students not enrolled in an Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources will not be eligible for FFA membership.
Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
(PRINAFNR)
Grade Placement: 9–12
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: None.
Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources will allow students to develop
knowledge and skills regarding career and educational opportunities, personal
development, globalization, industry standards, details, practices, and expectations.
Livestock Production (LIVEPROD)
Grade Placement: 10–12
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: None.
In Livestock Production, students will acquire knowledge and skills related to livestock
and the livestock production industry. Livestock Production may address topics related
to beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, sheep, goats, and poultry.
Small Animal Management (SMANIMGT)
Grade Placement: 10–12
Credit: .5
Prerequisite: None.
In Small Animal Management, students will acquire knowledge and skills related to
small animals and the small animal management industry. Small Animal Management
may address topics related to small mammals such as dogs and cats, amphibians,
reptiles, and birds.
Equine Science (EQUINSCI)
Grade Placement: 10–12
Credit: .5
Prerequisite: None.
In Equine Science, students will acquire knowledge and skills related to equine animal
systems and the equine industry. Equine Science may address topics related to horses,
donkeys, and mules.
Veterinary Medical Applications (VETMEDAP)
Grade Placement: 11–12
Credit: 1
Prerequisites: Equine Science, Small Animal Management, or Livestock Production.
Veterinary Medical Applications covers topics relating to veterinary practices, including
practices for large and small animal species.
Advanced Animal Science (ADVANSCI)
Grade Placement: 11–12
Credit: 1
Prerequisites: Biology and Chemistry or Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC);
Algebra l and Geometry; and either Small Animal Management, Equine Science, or
Livestock Production.
Recommended Prerequisite: Veterinary Medical Applications.
Advanced Animal Science examines the interrelatedness of human, scientific, and
technological dimensions of livestock production. Instruction is designed to allow for
the application of scientific and technological aspects of animal science through field
and laboratory experiences.
Note: This course satisfies a science credit requirement for students on the Foundation
High School Program.
Floral Design (FLORAL)
Grade Placement: 9–12
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: None.
Floral Design is designed to develop students' ability to identify and demonstrate the
principles and techniques related to floral design as well as develop an understanding
of the management of floral enterprises. Through the analysis of artistic floral styles
and historical periods, students will develop respect for the traditions and contributions
of diverse cultures. Students will respond to and analyze floral designs, thus
contributing to the development of lifelong skills of making informed judgments and
evaluations.
Note: This course satisfies a fine arts credit requirement for students on the
Foundation High School Program.
Landscape Design and Management (LNDMGT)
Grade Placement: 10–12
Credit: .5
Prerequisite: None.
Landscape Design and Management is designed to develop an understanding of
landscape design and management techniques and practices. To prepare for careers in
horticultural systems, students must attain academic skills and knowledge, acquire
technical knowledge and skills related to horticultural systems and the workplace, and
develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, and
industry expectations.
Horticulture Science (HORTISCI)
Grade Placement: 10–12
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: None.
Horticultural Science is designed to develop an understanding of common horticultural
management practices as they relate to food and ornamental plant production.
Agricultural Mechanics and Metal Technologies (AGMECHMT)
Grade Placement: 10–12
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: None.
Recommended Prerequisite: Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources.
Agricultural Mechanics and Metal Technologies is designed to develop an
understanding of agricultural mechanics as it relates to safety and skills in tool
operation, electrical wiring, plumbing, carpentry, fencing, concrete, and metal working
techniques. To prepare for careers in agricultural power, structural, and technical
systems, students must attain academic skills and knowledge; acquire technical
knowledge and skills related to power, structural, and technical agricultural systems
and the industry; and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities,
entry requirements, industry certifications, and industry expectations.
Agricultural Structures Design and Fabrication (AGSDF)
Grade Placement: 11–12
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: None.
Recommended Prerequisites: Agricultural Mechanics and Metal Technologies.
In Agricultural Structures Design and Fabrication, students will explore career
opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations. To prepare for careers in
mechanized agriculture and technical systems, students must attain knowledge and
skills related to agricultural structures design and fabrication.
Agricultural Equipment Design and Fabrication (AGEQDF)
Grade Placement: 11–12
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: None.
Recommended Prerequisites: Agricultural Mechanics and Metal Technologies.
In Agricultural Equipment Design and Fabrication, students will acquire knowledge and
skills related to the design and fabrication of agricultural equipment.
Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources/Extended
Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
(First Time Taken) (EXPRAFNR1)
(Second Time Taken) (EXPRAFNR2)
Grade Placement: 11–12
Credit: 3
Prerequisite: None.
Recommended Prerequisites: A minimum of one credit from the courses in the
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Career Cluster.
Corequisites: Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources.
Extended Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources is designed to give
students supervised practical application of knowledge and skills. Practicum
experiences can occur in a variety of locations appropriate to the nature and level of
experiences such as employment, independent study, internships, assistantships, mentorships, or laboratories. The practicum course is a paid or unpaid capstone
experience for students participating in a coherent sequence of career and technical
education courses in the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Career Cluster.
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