 Secondary Education
Articulated Program Guide for Agricultural Education in Secondary Schools
Agriculture is a broad-spectrum industry with a diversity of career and job
opportunities. Only a small percentage of those people working in agricultural
industry are involved in production agriculture. The rest work in agribusiness,
communications, science, government, education, processing and distribution,
marketing and sales, as well as other occupations that serve the farmer or
the total agricultural industry.
Based upon the above information, instructional programs have been
clustered to deliver instruction that will provide students with a wide range
of opportunities for entry-level employment or further education. New and
emerging occupations in biotechnology, microtechnology, electronic and satellite
technology in agricultural mechanics, and integrated financial management
will necessitate a sound foundation in agriculture at the secondary level.
As these new occupational areas and others develop and labor needs are demonstrated,
additional program and course descriptions will be developed. A regional delivery
system should offer training for occupations as determined by employment opportunities
and the needs of the students. There are five cluster areas for agricultural
education:
Course descriptions and suggested sequences for these cluster programs
are included in this publication. Click on "Career Pathways in Agricultural Education" to enter
the pathway matrix. |
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