Course Information
The Agriculture Career Cluster concentrates on scientific advancement of agriscience cultivation, processing, and distribution of agricultural products, employing advanced technologies and sustainable practices to optimize global food systems. Students will prepare for careers in plant- and animal-based industries, including regenerative agriculture, sustainable logging, and fisheries.
Agricultural Mechanics Systems Pathway
Pathway Chart
The Agricultural Mechanics Systems Career Pathway prepares students with knowledge
and skills in the areas of repair, maintenance, or restoration of agricultural machinery
and equipment, as well as knowledge and skills concerning alternative fuel sources,
precision technology, woodworking, metalworking, welding and project planning. Supervised
Agricultural Experience (Work-Based Learning) and FFA are integral components of this
Pathway.
Junior High/Middle School Strands and Standards
High School Strands and Standards
Supporting Courses
Suggested high school courses that support the Career Pathway. Courses do not count towards Pathway completion.
Explorer Courses
Choose one or more of the following courses.
Agricultural Biotechnology
Agricultural Science and Technology Application
Biology-Agricultural Science
Utah State Board of Education
Concentrator Courses
To be a concentrator, you must pass the following course and one explorer course.
Completer Courses
To be a completer you must pass a concentrator course and enough courses to equal 3.0 credits in this Pathway.
Agricultural Production Systems Pathway
Pathway Chart
The Agricultural Production Systems Career Pathway prepares students with skills in
a wide range of agricultural practices in the areas of natural resources, animal/plant
science, agricultural mechanics and agribusiness which includes principles of managing
and operating an agricultural business, entrepreneurship, and records and financial
analysis. Supervised Agricultural Experience (Work-Based Learning) and FFA are integral
components of this Pathway.
Junior High/Middle School Strands and Standards
High School Strands and Standards
Explorer Courses
Choose one or more of the following courses.
Biology-Agricultural Science
Utah State Board of Education
Concentrator Courses
To be a concentrator, you must pass the following courses and one explorer course.
Completer Courses
To be a completer you must pass a concentrator course and enough courses to equal 3.0 credits in this Pathway.
Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship Utah
Animal and Veterinary Science Pathway
Pathway Chart
The Animal and Veterinary Science Career Pathway prepares students with knowledge
and skills in a wide range of animal agriculture principles, including anatomy/physiology,
reproduction, nutrition, health/disease management, animal ethics/safety, and practices
associated with veterinary medicine and small animal care. Supervised Agricultural
Experience (Work-Based Learning) and FFA are integral components of this Pathway.
Junior High/Middle School Strands and Standards
High School Strands and Standards
Explorer Courses
Choose one or more of the following courses.
Agricultural Biotechnology
Agricultural Science and Technology Application
Biology-Agricultural Science
Utah State Board of Education
Concentrator Courses
To be a concentrator, you must pass one of the following courses and one explorer course.
Completer Courses
To be a completer you must pass a concentrator course and enough courses to equal 3.0 credits in this Pathway.
Food Science, Dietetics and Nutrition Pathway
Pathway Chart
The Food Science, Dietetics and Nutrition Pathway prepares students for careers centered
on the science of food from preparation to development and its relationship to the
health and well-being of people.
Junior High/Middle School Strands and Standards
High School Strands and Standards
Explorer Courses
Choose one or more of the following courses.
Concentrator Courses
To be a concentrator, you must pass the following courses and one explorer course.
Completer Courses
To be a completer you must pass a concentrator course and enough courses to equal 3.0 credits in this Pathway.
Dietetics and Nutrition 2
Foundations of Nutrition
CTE Internship
CTE Internship Rubric
Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship Utah
Plant Science Pathway
Pathway Chart
The Plant Science Pathway prepares students with knowledge and skills in the areas
of horticulture, floriculture, nursery operations, landscape management and agronomic
skills in basic crop systems management including plant propagation, irrigation, cultivation
and harvesting of agricultural crops. Supervised Agricultural Experience (Work-Based
Learning) and FFA are integral components of this Pathway.
Junior High/Middle School Strands and Standards
High School Strands and Standards
Explorer Courses
Choose one or more of the following courses.
Biology-Agricultural Science
Utah State Board of Education
Concentrator Courses
To be a concentrator, you must pass one of the following courses and one explorer course.
Completer Courses
To be a completer you must pass enough courses to earn 3.0 credits in this Pathway.
Plant Science Pathway
Pathway Chart
The Plant Science Pathway prepares students with knowledge and skills in the areas
of horticulture, floriculture, nursery operations, landscape management and agronomic
skills in basic crop systems management including plant propagation, irrigation, cultivation
and harvesting of agricultural crops. Supervised Agricultural Experience (Work-Based
Learning) and FFA are integral components of this Pathway.
Junior High/Middle School Strands and Standards
High School Strands and Standards
Explorer Courses
Choose one or more of the following courses.
Biology-Agricultural Science
Utah State Board of Education
Concentrator Courses
To be a concentrator, you must pass one of the following courses and one explorer course.
Completer Courses
To be a completer you must pass enough courses to earn 3.0 credits in this Pathway.
CTE Internship
Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship Utah