Agricultural & Environmental Systems

Agribusiness and Production Systems program areas apply animal, plant, and environmental sciences to the production, management, marketing, distribution and processing of agronomic crops and domesticated livestock. Communications, business principles and leadership skill development are essential to these program areas.

Careers for which this pathway prepares students include:

• Farmer
• Grain Buyer
• Surveyor
• Livestock Buyer

Bioscience program areas will prepare students for careers in plant/animal research and food processing. Students will gain the necessary technical and academic skills in chemistry, microbiology, genetics, testing, nutrition, safety/quality assurance, preservation and packaging, to generate a variety of products.

Careers for which this pathway prepares students include:

• Food Scientist
• Lab Technician
• Geneticist
• Inspector

Animal Science and Management program areas will prepare students for careers in training and marketing domesticated and exotic animals. Students will gain necessary technical and academic skills in anatomy and physiology, nutrition, reproduction, health, genetics and behavior.

Careers for which this pathway prepares students include:

• Veterinarian/Vet Assistant
• Groomer
• Zoologist

Horticulture program areas will prepare students for careers in landscaping and plant/floral design. Students will gain the necessary technical and academic skills in plant anatomy, nutrition, reproduction, genetics, health, production and marketing.

Careers for which this pathway prepares students include:

• Conservation Scientist
• Nursery Technician
• Landscape Manager
• Soil Scientist