AFNR Career Pathways

Question 1

History of AFNR

Answer 1

Originally developed as part of the USDE Career Clusters project in 2003

Question 2

National AFNR Career Content Standards, Revised 2015

Answer 2

Provide state agricultural education leaders and educators with high-quality, rigorous set of standards to guide what students should know and be able to do after completing a program of study in each of the AFNR Career Pathways

Question 3

What are some key details of the 2015 revision?

Answer 3

• Reflect essential and up to date knowledge and skills that students need for career success
• Provide a sound basis upon which to design AFNR related CTE courses
• Provide a sound basis for developing end of course/program assessments

Question 4

Agribusiness Systems

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Also known as ABS. Study of agribusiness and their management. Students demonstrate competence in application of principles and techniques for planning, development, application, and management of ABS

Question 5

Sample careers in ABS

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Farm investments, economists, rural appraiser

Question 6

Animal Systems

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AS. Study of animal systems including content areas such as life processes, health, nutrition, genetics, livestock, etc.

Question 7

Sample careers in AS

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Veterinarian, animal nutritionist, meat science researcher, feedlot specialist

Question 8

Biotechnology Systems

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also known as BS. Study of using data and scientific techniques to solve problems concerning living organisms with an emphasis on applications to AFNR

Question 9

Sample careers in BS

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Geneticists, microbiology, lab technician, plant scientist

Question 10

Environmental Systems

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Also known as ESS. Study of environmental systems, instruments, and technology used to monitor and minimize the impacts of human activity on environmental systems

Question 11

Sample careers in ESS

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Hazardous material handler, naturalist, solid waste manager

Question 12

Food Products and Processing Systems

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Also known as FPP. Study of food and safety sanitation, nutrition, biology, microbiology, chemistry, and human behavior in local and global food systems.

Question 13

Sample careers in FPP

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Food scientist, meat processor, food inspector, nutritionist

Question 14

Natural Resource Systems

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Also known as NRS. Study of the management, protection, enhancement, and improvement of soil water, wildlife, forests, and air as natural resources.

Question 15

Sample careers in NRS

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Range conservationist, park manager, water resources manager, forest ranger

Question 16

Plant Systems

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Also known as PS. Study of plant life cycles, classifications, functions, reproduction and growth and cultural practices through the study of crops, turf grass, trees and shrubs.

Question 17

Sample careers in PS

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Plant breeder, soil and water specialist, botanist, crop farm managers, agronomist

Question 18

Power, Structural, and Technical Systems

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Also known as PST. Study of agricultural equipment, power systems, alternative fuel sources, metal working, woodworking, etc.

Question 19

Sample careers in PTS

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Diesel mechanic, machine operators, agricultural engineers, GPS technician