The Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Career Cluster focuses on the production, processing, marketing, distribution, financing, and development of agricultural commodities and resources, including food, fiber, wood products, natural resources, horticulture, and other plant and animal products/resources.
Energy and natural resource technology looks at the link between environmental issues, green technology, and production agriculture. Students will learn how businesses use sustainable resources and technologies and measure the environmental impact of energy and natural resource production.
Energy and natural resources technology professionals make $38K (average per year) in the DC metro area. Entry level jobs require a bachelor’s degree. And there are 407 job openings annually in the DC metro area. This field offers a wide spectrum of diverse occupations, ranging from farmer and rancher to conservationist and florist. It also includes non-agricultural jobs in the oil exploration, wind and solar energy markets. In fact, the demand for solar panel installers and wind turbine service technicians jobs are projected to double by 2026. For more information on LMI data click here.
Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Energy and Natural Resource Technology
Advanced Energy and Natural Resource Technology
Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
A horticulturist is someone who uses scientific knowledge to cultivate and grow plants. Some design golf course greenery, others create natural habitats for zoos, and still others plan the lush gardens found in most amusement parks.
The demand for horticulturists is expected to grow 6 percent by 2029. Some in the field have moved into a broader field of agricultural and food science to research ways to improve the efficiency and safety of farm products. A horticulturalist can make $101K per year or $48.46 per hour on average in the DC metro area. Entry level jobs require a bachelor’s degree. And there are 407 job openings annually in the DC metro area. For more information on LMI data click here.
Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Horticulture Science
Greenhouse Operation and Management
Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
