Career Focused 2019 Career & Technical Education Magazine | Page 4

Agriculture, Food &
Natural Resources
Halle Rhea - 12th Grade
I am taking Horticulture Science
because I love biology and I
love learning about plant biol-
ogy. This class has taught me
how to take care of things that
are very delicate. Be ready to
work and get your hands
dirty working in the soil.
Principles of Agriculture, Food, and
Natural
Resources will allow students to
develop knowledge and skills
regarding career and educational
opportunities, personal
development, globalization, industry
standards, details, practices,
and expectations.
Horticulture Science is
designed to develop an
understanding of common
horticultural management practices
as they relate to food and
ornamental plant production.
Floral Design is designed to
develop students’ ability to
identify and demonstrate the prin-
ciples and techniques related to
floral design as well as develop an
understanding of the
management of floral enterpris-
es.
Wildlife, Fisheries, and Ecology
Management examines the
management of game and non-game
wildlife species, fish, and aqua crops
and their ecological needs as related to
current agricultural practices. To prepare
for success, students need opportunities
to learn, reinforce, apply, and transfer
their knowledge and skills in a variety of
settings.
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CERTIFICATE AREAS
Benz School of Floral Design Principles of Floral Design Certification
Landscape Irrigation Technician License
Licensed Breeder
Licensed Veterinary Technician
OSHA 30 Hour General Industry
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) Hazardous
Waste Operations and Emergency Response
Private Pesticide ApplicatorTexas Veterinary Medical Association
(TVMA) Certified Veterinarian Assistant, Level 1
Wastewater Collections, Class 1
Water Operators, Class D
Live Stock Production, students will
acquire knowledge and skills related to
livestock and the livestock production
industry. Livestock Production may
address topics related to beef cattle,
dairy cattle, swine, sheep, goats,
and poultry.
Advanced Animal Science examines the
interrelatedness of human, scientific, and
technological dimensions of livestock
production. Instruction is designed to
allow for the application of scientific and
technological aspects of animal science
through field and laboratory experiences.
Advanced Plant and Soil Science pro-
vides a way of learning about the natural
world. Students should know how plant
and soil science has influenced a vast
body of knowledge, that there are still
applications to be discovered, and that
plant and soil science is the basis for
many other fields of science.