Agriculture and Natural Resources
The Agriculture and Natural Resources program is designed for students interested in the up and coming Agricultural Industry. Students will train for a broad variety of exciting Agriculture careers. Students in this program will have an in-classroom and lab learning experience. Upon completion of the program, students will have gained a basic awareness of Agriculture and Animal Science and will have learned how the diversity of production in Agriculture leads to future opportunities in the field.
Course Content
- Agricultural Safety
- Animal Industry and Care
- Plant Anatomy and Physiology
- Landscaping
- Floral Design
- Soil and Plant Nutrition
- Plant Propagation
- Natural Resources Systems
- Environmental Systems
- Agricultural Business and Marketing
- Career Readiness and Leadership
Future Employment
- Hydrologist
- Drone Technician
- Agriculture Communication
- Greenhouse Grower
- Wildlife Biologist
- Environmentalist
- Conservation Officer
- Crop Production
- Sales and Marketing
- Sustainable Agriculture
Articulation and/or Credentials
Articulation:
Michigan State University- 6 credits
- 2nd year students who are active in FFA and complete certain qualifications by their 2nd year can qualify for 6 articulation credits to use at MSU.
Credentials:
- Michigan Pesticide Applicator Certification
- Student must be 18 to take this test
- iCEV- online certifications in the up and coming careers of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
- 2nd year students