Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Career Cluster (https://www.txcte.org/resource/agriculture-food-and-natural-resources-career-cluster)
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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Career Cluster
Resource ID
CC01
Sections
Introduction
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Programs of Study
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Statewide Programs of Study
- Agribusiness
- Animal Science
- Applied Agricultural Engineering
- Environmental and Natural Resources
- Food Science and Technology
- Plant Science
Approved statewide CTE Programs of Study (https://tea.texas.gov/academics/college-career-and-military-prep/career-and-technical-education/approved-cte-programs-of-study)information is available on the TEA website, including “at-a-glance” spreadsheets with coherent course sequences, an overview of programs of study, and course alignment recommendations.
Careers in the Military
Navigate the Careers in the Military website (https://www.careersinthemilitary.com/career-cluster-pathway/9) for related military occupations to this career cluster
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Teacher Resources
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Follow the links below to teaching resources:
- Scope and Sequence (https://txcte.org/resource-index/?f%5B0%5D=im_field_resource_cpc%3A33632&f%5B1%5D=sm_field_resource_type%3Ascope&f%5B2%5D=bundle%3Aresource)
- Lesson Plans (https://txcte.org/resource-index/?f%5B0%5D=im_field_resource_cpc%3A33632&f%5B1%5D=bundle%3Aresource&f%5B2%5D=sm_field_resource_type%3Alesson)
- Programs of Study (https://tea.texas.gov/academics/college-career-and-military-prep/career-and-technical-education/approved-cte-programs-of-study)
- Course Pages (https://txcte.org/resource-index/?f%5B0%5D=bundle%3Acourse_binder&f%5B1%5D=im_field_resource_cpc%3A33632)
- Advanced Animal Science (https://txcte.org/course-binder/advanced-animal-science-0)
- Advanced Energy and Natural Resources Technology (https://txcte.org/course-binder/advanced-energy-and-natural-resource-technology-0)
- Advanced Plant and Soil Science (https://txcte.org/course-binder/advanced-plant-and-soil-science-0)
- Agribusiness Management and Marketing (https://txcte.org/course-binder/agribusiness-management-and-marketing-0)
- Agricultural Equipment Design and Fabrication (https://txcte.org/course-binder/agricultural-equipment-design-and-fabrication-0)
- Agricultural Laboratory and Field Experience (https://txcte.org/course-binder/agricultural-laboratory-and-field-experience-0)
- Agricultural Mechanics and Metal Technologies (https://txcte.org/course-binder/agricultural-mechanics-and-metal-technologies-0)
- Agricultural Power Systems (https://txcte.org/course-binder/agricultural-power-systems-0)
- Agricultural Structures Design and Fabrication (https://txcte.org/course-binder/agricultural-structures-design-and-fabrication-0)
- Energy and Natural Resources Technology (https://txcte.org/course-binder/energy-and-natural-resource-technology)
- Equine Science (https://txcte.org/course-binder/equine-science)
- Floral Design (https://txcte.org/course-binder/floral-design-0)
- Food Processing (https://txcte.org/course-binder/food-processing-0)
- Food Technology and Safety (https://txcte.org/course-binder/food-technology-and-safety-0)
- Forestry and Woodland Ecosystems (https://txcte.org/course-binder/forestry-and-woodland-ecosystems-0)
- Greenhouse Operation and Production (https://txcte.org/course-binder/greenhouse-operation-and-production-0)
- Horticulture Science (https://txcte.org/course-binder/horticultural-science)
- Landscape Design and Management (https://txcte.org/course-binder/landscape-design-and-management-0)
- Livestock Production (https://txcte.org/course-binder/livestock-production)
- Mathematical Applications in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (https://txcte.org/course-binder/mathematical-applications-agriculture-food-and-natural-resources-0)
- Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (https://txcte.org/course-binder/practicum-agriculture-food-and-natural-resources-0)
- Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources/Extended Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (https://txcte.org/course-binder/practicum-agriculture-food-and-natural-resourcesextended-practicum-agriculture-food)
- Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (https://txcte.org/course-binder/principles-agriculture-food-and-natural-resources)
- Professional Standards in Agribusiness (https://txcte.org/course-binder/professional-standards-agribusiness-0)
- Range Ecology and Management (https://txcte.org/course-binder/range-ecology-and-management-0)
- Small Animal Management (https://txcte.org/course-binder/small-animal-management)
- Turf Grass Management (https://txcte.org/course-binder/turf-grass-management-0)
- Veterinary Medical Applications (http://txcte.org/course-binder/veterinary-medical-applications-0)
- Wildlife, Fisheries, and Ecology Management (https://txcte.org/course-binder/wildlife-fisheries-and-ecology-management-0)
Professional Associations
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AFNR teachers should get involved in at least one career and technical education (CTE) professional association. They are excellent sources of career cluster-specific teaching tools, ideas, networking, and mentors.
The following associations are related to AFNR careers:
- Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas (https://www.texasagteachers.org/)
- Career and Technology Association of Texas (CTAT) (http://www.ctat.org/)
- Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE) (http://www.atpe.org/en/Home)
- Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) (https://www.acteonline.org/)
- American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) (http://www.aisc.org/)
- American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) (http://www.asabe.org/)
- American Subcontractors Associations (ASA) (http://www.asaonline.com/)
- American Welding Society (http://www.aws.org/w/a/)
- National Postsecondary Agricultural Student Organization (http://www.nationalpas.org/)
- National Young Farmer Educational Association (http://www.nyfea.org/)
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CTSOs
AFNR News
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Stay on top of current practices and news by attending conferences in the field.
Upcoming events:
90th State Convention, Texas FFA Association (https://www.txcte.org/node/208866)
July 9-13, 2018
Fort Worth, TX
TWC Resources
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The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) provides workforce development services and resources to Texas employers and job seekers.
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Take a few moments to bookmark the following TWC resources to explore later:
- Student and Parent Career Tools (http://www.lmci.state.tx.us/explore/TSC/k12.asp)
- Texas Career Check (http://www.texascareercheck.com/)
- Texas CREWS (http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/apps/txcrews/)
- Products and Services for Counselors and Teachers (http://www.lmci.state.tx.us/counselors/counselors.asp)
- Texas Reality Check (http://www.texasrealitycheck.com/)
- Texas OnCourse (http://texasoncourse.org/)
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