HANDS-ON LEARNING
Labs, equipment and real-world experiences prepares you for the future.
COLLEGE CREDIT
Earn college credit through agreements with Michigan State University.
CAREER READY
Build leadership, teamwork and job-ready skills in a high-demand field.
FFA MEMEBERSHIP
Become part of FFA and grow your leadership and career through agriculture.
FFA Membership
Students enrolled in Agricultural Science automatically become members of FFA, providing opportunities to participate in leadership development, competitions, career exploration and community service activities.
Course Overview
Agricultural Science prepares students for careers in agriculture, animal science, environmental systems and agribusiness. Students learn through classroom instruction, laboratory experiences, field trips and Work-Based Learning opportunities while building leadership, teamwork and problem-solving skills.
Students gain real-world experience through:
Animal care activities
Greenhouse and plant production projects
Natural resource exploration
Farm and business field trips
Work-Based Learning opportunities
FFA leadership experiences
What You’ll Learn
Agricultural Safety
Animal Science (Anatomy, Physiology, Genetics, Reproduction, Health & Nutrition)
Plant & Soil Science (Plant Systems, Nutrition, Culture & Propagation)
Natural Resources & Environmental Systems
Agricultural Business & Marketing
Career Readiness & Leadership
Potential Careers
Career opportunities include:
Veterinarian or Vet Assistant
Horticulturist
Agriculture Technician
Conservation Specialist
Agribusiness Manager
Farm Manager
Food Scientist
Agri-Science Teacher
Is This Program For You?
This program may be a good fit if you:
Love animals
Enjoy hands-on learning
Are interested in plants or the environment
Enjoy math and science
Work well independently or with a team
Are self-directed
Like solving problems
Want to build leadership skills
Length of Program
One year, two semesters
Second year optional for qualified students
Program Schedule
A.M. Session
8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
P.M. Session
12:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m
Learning Environment
Students learn through hands-on experiences in the classroom, Agri-Science lab, greenhouse and outdoor learning environments. Activities focus on animal science, plant systems, natural resources and agriculture careers.
Second-Year Requirements
Maintain a C average
Have good attendance
Meet program requirements
Demonstrate teamwork
Strong work ethic
Follow safety standards
Students may earn:
High school credit
Fourth-year math-related credit
CTE Certificate of Completion
Articulated college credit through approved college partnerships
"Agricultural Science gives students the opportunity to explore a variety of agriculture careers through hands-on learning, leadership development and real-world experiences."
Sarah Hollon
Agricultural Science Instructor