Agriculture & Natural Resources Industry Sector Pathways: Animal Science. Agricultural Ornamental Horticulture. Agriscience. Agricultural Mechanics

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1 The Agriculture & Natural Resources pathways have some of the fastest-growing and/or highest wage occupations in California. Some of the career opportunities in this pathway include: agricultural marketing and sales personnel, agricultural engineers, laboratory and research technicians, animal reproduction specialists, environmental scientists, landscape and turf managers, and pest management specialists. By taking courses in the Agriculture & Natural Resources pathways, students will gain real world experiences. These courses will emphasize career awareness, career exploration, and skill preparation in five pathways. Students will gain skills in order to plan and manage their careers as well as become critical thinkers. The curriculum includes laboratory instruction, supervised agricultural experience projects, and leadership and interpersonal skills development. This focused instruction and hands on learning will prepare students for continued training, advanced educational opportunities, and entry into a career. Agriculture & Natural Resources Industry Sector Pathways: Animal Science Agricultural Ornamental Horticulture Agriscience Agricultural Mechanics Agricultural Forestry & Natural Resources Agricultural Business

2 Agricultural Animal Science Sequence of courses in the Agricultural Animal Science pathway: Animal Science Agricultural Biology Equine Science Biology Veterinary Technician Veterinary Technician Community Classroom Agricultural Animal Science Pathway Occupations Farm and Ranch Assistant Veterinary Hospital Assistant Feed Store Clerk Livestock Feed Sales Breeding Technician* Meat Inspector Veterinarian* Processing Plant Manager Animal Nutritionist Topics and contexts 1. Identification of feed and appropriateness for each type of digestive system 2. Absorption and osmosis 3. Parts and functions of each system 4. Feed breakdown process 5. Location of each system in the animal body 6. Dissection techniques 7. Accurate measuring skills

3 Agricultural Ornamental Horticulture Sequence of courses in the Agricultural Ornamental Horticulture pathway: AG Earth Science Floral Design Drafting Visual Arts Geometry Advanced Floral Design Agricultural Ornamental Horticulture Pathway Occupations Nursery Sales Associate Tree Trimmer and Pruner Landscape Equipment Operator Landscape Contractor* Floral Designer Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealer Greenhouse and Nursery Manager Landscape Architect* Entomologist Topics and contexts 1. Basic terminology 2. Methods and reasons for each of the different propagation techniques (budding, grafting, cuttings, seed planting, division) 3. Germination process 4. Rooting hormones 5. Cambium layer

4 Agricultural Science Sequence of courses in the Agricultural Science pathway: AG Earth Science AG Biology AG Internship/Farm AG & Soil Chemistry Ornamental Horticulture Animal Science Physics Earth Science Environmental Science Agricultural Science Pathway Occupations Plant Propagator Laboratory Aide Laboratory Animal Caretaker Food Processing Technician Quality Assurance Specialist Animal/Plant Laboratory Technician Biotechnology Specialist Plant/Animal Geneticist Agriculture Science Teacher* Topics and contexts 1. Basic animal health knowledge and vocabulary concepts 2. Basic packaging layout and content for medications 3. Withdrawal time requirements and ramifications for medications 4. Injection sites by species 5. Types of injections 6. How to prepare and give injections 7. Proper medicine storage 8. Proper disposal of medical tools and waste

5 Agricultural Mechanics Sequence of courses in the Agricultural Mechanics pathway: AG Mechanics I AG Mechanics II AG Mechanics III AG Mechanics IV Geometry Physics Electronics, Manufacturing, Technology courses Power, Energy, and Transportation Technology courses Drafting courses (CAD) Agricultural Mechanics Pathway Occupations Farm Equipment Operator Farm Equipment Parts Person Welder Equipment Fabricator Equipment Service Technician Agricultural Mechanic Heavy Equipment Operator Agricultural Engineer Irrigation Engineer Agricultural Mechanics Teacher* Topics and contexts 1. Basic arc welding processes, equipment, and safety 2. Arc welding settings and adjustments 3. Proper angle, speed, and electrode selection 4. Use of technical manuals

6 Agricultural Forestry & Natural Resources Sequence of courses in the Agricultural Forestry & Natural Resources pathway: AG Earth Science AG Biology AG Natural Resources Agricultural Mechanics Environmental Science AG & Soil Chemistry education and training required for workforce entry. Agricultural Forestry & Natural Resources Pathway Occupations Wilderness Firefighter Soil Conservation Aide Park Ranger Aide Hunting Preserve Manager Tree Farm Supervisor Surveying Technician State Park Manager Soil Conservationist Aquatic/Game Biologist Topics and contexts 1. Soil types 2. Parent materials and how they influence soils 3. Reading and interpreting soil maps 4. Land Judging contest and scorecard

7 Agricultural Business Sequence of courses in the Agricultural Forestry & Natural Resources pathway: Agricultural Biology Animal Science Floral Design AG Leadership Ag Business & Economics Work Experience Education Chemistry Introduction to Communications Government education and training required for workforce entry. Agricultural Forestry & Natural Resources Pathway Occupations Agricultural Retail Salesperson Equipment Parts Salesperson Agricultural Lending Office Clerk Farm Realtor/Appraiser Customer Service Representative Farm Accountant Agricultural Supplies Purchasing Agent/Buyer Agricultural Sales and Marketing Manager Agricultural Commodity Broker* Topics and contexts 1. Read and follow tax related directions 2. Which tax forms to use 3. Transfer information from records to tax forms 4. Complete forms properly 5. Depreciation 6. Tax obligations