Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Career Cluster

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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 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. 

Navigate the Careers in the Military website for related military occupations to this career cluster

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Follow the links below to teaching resources:

• Scope and Sequence
• Lesson Plans
• Programs of Study​
• Course Pages
  • Advanced Animal Science
  • Advanced Energy and Natural Resources Technology
  • Advanced Plant and Soil Science
  • Agribusiness Management and Marketing
  • Agricultural Equipment Design and Fabrication
  • Agricultural Laboratory and Field Experience
  • Agricultural Mechanics and Metal Technologies
  • Agricultural Power Systems
  • Agricultural Structures Design and Fabrication
  • Energy and Natural Resources Technology
  • Equine Science
  • Floral Design
  • Food Processing
  • Food Technology and Safety
  • Forestry and Woodland Ecosystems 
  • Greenhouse Operation and Production
  • Horticulture Science
  • Landscape Design and Management
  • Livestock Production 
  • Mathematical Applications in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
  • Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
  • Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources/Extended Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
  • Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
  • Professional Standards in Agribusiness
  • Range Ecology and Management
  • Small Animal Management
  • Turf Grass Management
  • Veterinary Medical Applications
  • Wildlife, Fisheries, and Ecology Management

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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
• Career and Technology Association of Texas (CTAT)
• Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE)
• Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE)
• American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)
• American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE)
• American Subcontractors Associations (ASA)
• American Welding Society
• National Postsecondary Agricultural Student Organization
• National Young Farmer Educational Association

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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
July 9-13, 2018
Fort Worth, TX

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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
• Texas Career Check
• Texas CREWS
• Products and Services for Counselors and Teachers
• Texas Reality Check
• Texas OnCourse

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Additional resources related to AFNR:

• FFA My Journey
• Ag Explorer
• National Technical Honor Society