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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Career Cluster

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CC01

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Introduction
Programs of Study
Careers in the Military
Teacher Resources
Professional Associations
CTSOs
AFNR News
TWC Resources
Additional Resources

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 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 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
  • 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

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

Additional Resources

 

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Additional resources related to AFNR:

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