Agriculture,Food,+and+Natural+Resources

The cultivation and preservation of food and natural resources requires a cross-section of different skills set. Whether you are a science buff or you just like working outdoors, the Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources cluster is bound to fit you in some way. Across Alabama, students in this cluster are preparing for exciting careers as varied as pursuing aquafarming and perfecting landscape design, fighting bioterrorism, and maintaining safe water supply.


 * 1) Are you interested in enviornmental issues? Why it matters: The enviornment is the canvas on which all Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources career paths are painted. A basic interest in enviornmental issues is a must for sucess in this field.
 * 2) Do you have a love for the great outdoors? Why it matters: In Alabama, plenty of jobs are available in this career cluster; the majority of them will lead you outdoors.
 * 3) Are you good with animals, or interested in biological sciences? Why it matters: Food production jobs allow you to work closely with animals. Students who are comfortable around animals have a leg up on this career path.
 * 4) Do you enjoy gardening, camping, hunting, or fishing? Why it matters: Jobs in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources often require you to get your hands dirty, whether you are leading a fishing trip or landscaping a new business complex.
 * 5) Do you have strong organization skills?


 * __Alabama Educational Plan__**
 * || Math || English || Science || Social Studies || Other Required Courses || Sampling of Career and Technical Education Courses in Pathway ||
 * 9th Grade || Algebra I || English 9 || Physical Science || World History || * Physical education: 1
 * Health: 1/2 || * Agriscience
 * Agribusiness Technology
 * Agribusiness Marketing ||
 * 10th Grade || Geometry || English 10 || Biology || United States History to 1877 || * Fine arts:1/2
 * Computer application:1/2 || * Agricultural Communications
 * Agribusiness Management ||
 * 11th Grade || Algebra II with Trigonometry || English 11 || Chemistry || United States History to Present || * Foreign language I ||  ||
 * 12th Grade || Pre-Calculus or Calculus || English 12 || Physics || Government and Economics || * Foreign language II ||  ||
 * Community Collage

Higher Education || __**General Education Requirements**__


 * English Composition I
 * English Composition II or SPH 106
 * Humanities Elective
 * Intermediate College Math
 * Microcomputer Applications
 * Math or Science Elective
 * History, Social, or Behavioral Science
 * Orientation for Career Students || __**Required and CTE Courses**__


 * Seminar in Food and Nutritional Science
 * Food Chemistry
 * Applied Food Microbiology
 * Methodology of Food and Nutrition Lab
 * Nutritional Biochemistry
 * Food Processing Engineering Technology
 * Introduction to Horticulture
 * Plant Propagation
 * Principles of Aquaculture
 * Water
 * Aquaculture
 * Biology and Diseases of Aquaculture Species
 * Aquaculture Hatchery/Pond Management ||~  ||~   ||~   ||~   ||


 * __Alabama High School Diploma__**
 * Available Endorsements || Requirements ||
 * Advanced Academic Endorsement || Requires passing all coursework, including Algebra II with Trigonometry and two years of the same foreign language. In addition to completion of required course work, Alabama students will participate in testing to validate their readiness for college and work. ||
 * Advanced Career and Technical Endorsement || Requires passing the same coursework as the Advanced Academic Endorsement, with the exception of the foreign language requirement, and passing three career and technical education (CTE) courses (or two CTE courses and another course related to the student's career choice). In addition to completion of required course work, Alabama students will participate in testing to validate their readiness for college and work. ||
 * Career and Technical Endorsement || Requires passing all standard coursework, and passing three sequenced career and technical courses. In addition to completion of required course work, Alabama students will participate in testing to validate their readiness for college and work. ||
 * Credit-based Endorsement || In addition to completion of required course work, Alabama students will participate in testing to validate their readiness for college and work. ||

__**Career Ideas**__ __Natural Sciences Management__ Manage and oversee the work of scientists. Coordinate manufacturing and industrical processes.

__Veterinarian__ Treat and study animal injuries and illnesses.

__Enviornmental Engineering Technican__ Work with engineers and scientists to prevent, control, and remediate enviornmental health hazards.

__Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers__ Cut and trim meat, poultry, and fish using hand tools.

__Occupational Health and Saftey Technician__ Protect people and the environment by helping to create cleaner, safer processes for industries and government agenciees.

__Farm, Ranch, or Other Agricultural Manager__ Manage the agricultural and financial operations of properties including farms, greenhouses, and timber tracts.

__Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operator__ Operate an entire process to transfer or treat water or liquid.

__Forest and Conservation Technican__ Lead forest workers.

__Nonfarm Animal Caretaker__ Care for pets and other nonfarm animals in settings such as kennels, animal shelters, circuses, and aquariums.

__Biochemist and Biophysicist__ Research the chemical processes of organisms in order to determine their effect on foods, drugs, or other substances.

__Veterinary Assistant or Laboratory Animal Caretaker__ Provide food, water, and routine care for animals and pets. Maintain work areas, cages, and equipment.

__Soil and Plant Scientist__ Conduct research related to plant growth or soil composition.