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. This Cluster also supports other plant- and animal-based industries including regenerative agriculture, sustainable logging, and fisheries. This Cluster has meaningful connections with the Energy and Natural Resources Cluster, highlighting a symbiotic relationship that emphasizes stewardship and resilient communities.

The Employability Skills for Career Readiness Standards must be an integrated component of all CTE course sequences. Employability Skills for Career Readiness Standards

The Agricultural Welding, Power, and Structure Technology program covers the foundational skills necessary for agricultural welding, power, and structural industry employment. Areas of study include general shop safety, basic welding, electrical applications, water management, agricultural drafting and construction, engines and power, basic hydraulics, machinery maintenance and repair, and leadership development. 

• Program Standards – Agricultural Welding, Power, and Structure Technology with Complementary Course Standards (pdf)
• Supplemental Program Resources – Agricultural Welding, Power, and Structure Technology with Complementary Course Standards (pdf)

The Animal Systems program provides students with the principles of the livestock and red meat industry. Areas of study include the basic anatomy and physiology of domestic animals, genetics, reproduction, animal health and welfare, evaluation and selection of animals, land stewardship, marketing, careers, and leadership development.

• Program Standards - Animal Systems with Complementary Course Standards (pdf)
• Supplemental Program Resources - Animal Systems with Complementary Course Standards (pdf)

The Plant Systems program provides students with the principles of plant science, ornamental horticulture, floriculture, landscape design, and greenhouse management. Areas of study include safety practices, plant anatomy and physiology, plant identification, plant selection and care, propagation, growing media, nutrition, integrated pest management, plant technologies, growing greenhouse crops, greenhouse business concepts, careers, and leadership development.

• Program Standards - Plant Systems with Complementary Course Standards (pdf)
• Supplemental Program Resources - Plant Systems with Complementary Course Standards (pdf)