Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Career Cluster Overview
Agriculture, food, and natural resources workers produce agricultural goods. This includes food, plants, animals, fabrics, wood, and crops. You might work on a farm, ranch, dairy, orchard, greenhouse, or plant nursery. You could also work in a clinic or laboratory as a scientist.
Some agriculture, food, and natural resources workers market, sell, or finance agricultural goods. For example, you might market products made from plants and animals. Or you might sell services that farmers and ranchers use to improve products. You could also work to conserve natural resources or protect the environment.
EDUCATION PATHWAY
Middle School CTE Courses
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Fundamentals of Ag, Food, and Natural Resources (BTMS, ITMS)
- Introduction to Agriscience (BTMS, ITMS)
- High School CTE Programs
- Agriscience Foundations (FPCHS)
- Veterinary Assisting (FPCHS)
Postsecondary Certificates
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Agricultural Equipment Operator
- Pest Control Workers
- Forest and Conservation Technician
- Agricultural Equipment Operator
- Pest Control Workers
- Forest and Conservation Technician
Associate Degrees
- Forestry/Natural Resources
- Agricultural Technology
- Veterinary Assistant
Bachelor Degrees
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Animal Scientist
- Zoologist/Wildlife Biologist
- Water/Wastewater Engineer
Industry Certifications
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Certified Veterinary Assistant (CVA)
- Animal Science Specialist
- Agricultural Associate
- Agriculture Systems Associate
Clubs and Activities to Explore
- Future Farmers of America (FFA)
- 4H
- Recycling
- Junior Achievement
- Volunteer at an Animal Shelter