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Are you comfortable working on farms and with animals?

Then you should consider a career in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources.

We only have one planet, with over 7 billion people living here. Everyone needs to eat, and everyone has the right to enjoy the outdoors. Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources focuses on creating sustainable methods to grow and produce food to feed our population while protecting the environment for generations to come.

As our population grows, our farmers and livestock producers are leveraging technology and implementing best practices to produce and grow more food with limited land, grain, water, and energy sources.

There is an increased demand for workers to support the technology, machinery, and power systems that support our ever-growing agribusiness industries.

As we place more demands and stress on our land, forests, and waters, there are new careers in helping monitor, maintaining, and improve our environment so that we don't destroy the only planet we have.

Agribusiness & Food Production Systems
man in field examining plants

Agribusiness today combines different farming methods, varieties in soil and climate, crop rotation, irrigation and fertilization, as well as finance and operations. Food production facilities convert crops into marketable and consumable food for purchase.

Jobs In Demand:
  • Agribusiness Manager
  • Agricultural Operations
  • Farmer
  • Food Scientist
  • Grain Manager
  • Soil and Plant Scientist

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Next Ten Years
  • 4.4% Job Growth
  • 1,138 New Job Openings
  • Source: WORKnet Wisconsin
Annual Salary Range
Annual Salary Range
Experience Level Salary Range
Entry-Level

$25,235
Average

$44,315
Experienced

$51,220
Source: WORKnet Wisconsin
Animal Systems
woman in cow barn

Livestock production helps to increase the productivity of producing meat, eggs, and dairy products. With the limited supply of land, grain food, and water, implementing best practices, the latest technology, and conservation has become critical to the future of Animal Systems.

Jobs in Demand:
  • Animal Breeder
  • Dairy Farmer
  • Livestock Production Specialist
  • Rancher
  • Veterinarian

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Next Ten Years
  • 2.8% Job Growth
  • 247 New Job Openings
  • Source: WORKnet Wisconsin
Annual Salary Range
Annual Salary Range
Experience Level Salary Range
Entry-Level

$22,720
Average

$37,680
Experienced

$46,645
Source: WORKnet Wisconsin
Plants, Natural Resources, and Environmental Service Systems
woman in greenhouse

A wide spectrum of industries, from agribusiness to construction employ environmental engineers, scientists, and technicians to maintain a balance between industry growth and environmental preservation and sustainability.

Jobs in Demand:
  • Environmental Scientist
  • Forest and Conservation Technician
  • Park Ranger
  • Resource Engineer
  • Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist

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Next Ten Years
  • 6.8% Job Growth
  • 1,088 New Job Openings
  • Source: WORKnet Wisconsin
Annual Salary Range
Annual Salary Range
Experience Level Salary Range
Entry-Level

$26,640
Average

$26,640
Experienced

$47,475
Source: WORKnet Wisconsin
Power, Structural, and Technical Systems
farm equipment mechanic

Workers in the Power, Structural, and Technical Systems career pathways keep the farming machines, food production lines, and power systems running. Advancements in agribusiness technology are creating new careers and that require newly learned skill-sets.

Jobs in Demand:
  • Agricultural Engineer
  • Agricultural Equipment Operator
  • Farm Equipment Mechanic
  • Geological and Petroleum Technician
  • Heavy Equipment Mechanic

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Next Ten Years
  • 7.7% Job Growth
  • 329 New Job Openings
  • Source: WORKnet Wisconsin
Annual Salary Range
Annual Salary Range
Experience Level Salary Range
Entry-Level

$23,145
Average

$34,120
Experienced

$46,645
Source: WORKnet Wisconsin

Pathway Specific Courses

Course Number Course Name Department Pathway Prerequisite Suggested Grade Level(s)
BAKINH ADVANCED BAKING & PASTRY ARTS FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources Baking and Pastry Arts 10, 11, 12
AGSCA Agri-Science & Food Science Biotechnology AGRICULTURE Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources 10, 11, 12
AG BUS Agriculture Business/Farm Management AGRICULTURE Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources 11, 12
AGSUA Agriculture Survey/Introduction to FFA AGRICULTURE Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources 9, 10
AGYA1 Agriscience Youth Apprenticeship AGRICULTURE Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources Currently Enrolled in an Agriculture Course 11, 12
BAKING BAKING & PASTRY ARTS FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources 9, 10, 11, 12
FOODS1 FOODS I FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources 9, 10, 11, 12
FOODS2 FOODS II FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources Foods I 9, 10, 11, 12
HORL A Horticulture/Landscaping AGRICULTURE Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources 11, 12
ANIMAL Large Animal & Meat Science AGRICULTURE Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources 10, 11, 12
VET SC Vet Science/Companion Animal Science AGRICULTURE Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources 10, 11, 12
WILDA Wildlife & Natural Resources Management AGRICULTURE Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources 11, 12
TBD3 WORKING WITH CHILDREN FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources 9, 10, 11, 12
CUISIN WORLD CUISINES FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources Food I 10, 11, 12