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AGRICULTURE
PATHWAYS
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Horticulture &
Plant science systems
This pathway focuses on the scientific principles that underlie the breeding, cultivation, and production of agricultural plants, and the production, processing, and distribution of agricultural plant products. Includes instruction in the plant sciences, crop cultivation and production, and agricultural and food products processing.
Required
030715 Principles of Ag Science & Technology
CHOOSE 2-3
010611 Intro to Greenhouse & Crop Production
010621 Floriculture and Floral Design
010641 Greenhouse Technology
pathway electives (may substitute 1)
010131 Agribusiness & Farm Management
010111 Agriculture Sales and Marketing
030790 Ag Co-op (WBL approval required)
Agribusiness systems
Required
030715 Principles of Ag Science & Technology
010131 Agribusiness and Farm Management
010111 Agricultural Sales and Marketing
choose 1
010641 Greenhouse Technology
030790 Ag Co-op (WBL approval required)
Agribusiness systems contribute to the production, processing, marketing, distribution, financing and development of agricultural commodities and resources. This includes food, fiber, wood products, natural resources, horticulture and other plant and animal products and services. Agribusiness is a high-tech industry that uses satellite systems, computer databases and spreadsheets, biotechnology and many other innovations to increase efficiency and profitability.
ANIMAL SCIENCE SYSTEMS
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This pathway focuses on the scientific principles that underline the breeding, care, and management of agricultural animals and the production, processing, and distribution of agricultural animal products. This includes developing better, more efficient ways of producing and processing meat, poultry, eggs and dairy products, as well as studying genetics, nutrition, reproduction, growth and development of animals.
Required
030715 Principles of Ag Science & Technology
CHOOSE 2-3
020502 Animal Technology
020510 Equine Science
020501 AGR 100 MSU Animal Science*
020511 AGR 182 MSU Intro to Pre-Vet Science*
pathway electives (may substitute 1)
010702 Food Science & Technology
030790 Ag Co-op (WBL approval required)
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Ag power, structural, & technical systems
The Agricultural Power, Structural, Technical Systems pathway is built on the application of concepts in engineering, hydraulics, pneumatics, electronics, power, structures, and controls to the field of agriculture. Students design agricultural structures as well as machinery and equipment, while utilizing safe practices of operation and maintenance.
Required
030715 Principles of Ag Science & Technology
CHOOSE 3
010241 Ag Construction Skills
010231 Small Power and Equipment
010212 Ag Power and Machinery Operations
010211 Ag Structures and Designs
pathway electives
030790 Ag Co-op (WBL approval required)
dual-credit
*All dual credit courses are provided remotely through Murray State University and are transferable to any Kentucky universities that offer agriculture degree programs.
*All courses meet the criteria for the Work Ready Scholarship.
*Prerequisites for all dual credit courses: 3.0 GPA, Junior or Senior Status, Ag Teacher Approval
AGR 100 Animal Science (3 hrs)
AGR 140 Plant Science (3 hrs)
AGR 160 Horticulture Science (3 hrs)
AGR 182 Intro to Pre-Vet Science (3 hrs)
AGR 199 Contemporary Issues in Ag (3 hrs)
industry certifications
End of Program Assessment in Agribusiness Systems, Ag Power/Structural/Technical Systems, Animal Science Systems, and Horticulture/Plant Science Systems
Beef Quality Assurance Certification - Not a KDE validated certification for agricultural education, however it is an agricultural industry accepted and required certification. Offered in conjunction with the University of Kentucky Extension Office.
Small Ruminant Assurance Certification - Not a KDE validated certification for agricultural education, however it is an agricultural industry accepted and required certification. Offered in conjunction with the Kentucky Sheep and Goat Development Office.
Certified Food Handler Certification - Not a KDE validated certification for agricultural education, however it is an agricultural industry accepted and required certification. Offered in conjunction with ServSafe.
Home Based Microprocessing Certification - Not a KDE validated certification for agricultural education, however it is an agricultural industry accepted and required certification. Offered in conjunction with the University of Kentucky Extension Office.
