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