Career & College Prep
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Watch Your Child’s Future Grow
If your child loves nature and animals, this pathway opens the door to exciting career possibilities. Agriculture today goes far beyond the traditional farm—it includes everything from vertical gardens to sustainable urban farming. Your student will explore how modern farming is shaping the future—and how they can be part of it.
Which pathways are offered?
Animal Science & Management—If your child loves animals, this pathway is a perfect way to nurture that passion. They’ll learn how to care for both domesticated and exotic animals, understand animal behavior, and dive into topics like anatomy, nutrition, health, genetics, and reproduction. It’s an engaging path that will help your student turn their love of animals into valuable skills—and a potential career.
Natural Resources—In this pathway, your child will explore careers that focus on protecting and managing the environment—from wildlife and forestry to parks and energy. They’ll learn how to care for natural resources like water, plants, and animals while gaining valuable technical and scientific skills.
What types of jobs can my student learn about and prepare for?1
Career opportunities in this field include:
- Animal trainer
- Veterinary technician
- Pet services business owner
- Zookeeper
- Recycling technician
- Quality control specialist
- Farmer, rancher, or other agricultural managers
- Agricultural inspector
- Agricultural and food scientist
- Agricultural engineer
- Environmental engineer
- Environmental scientist
¹Some of these jobs require additional education and certifications once a student graduates from high school.
What could my student’s future look like in this career field?²
²Data is from Lightcast and is updated frequently.
Which industry-recognized, in-demand certifications and exams can my student prepare for?
- Ducks Unlimited Ecology Conservation & Management
- Agriculture Science 1
- Animal Science 1
- Wildlife First Aid (WFA)