Agriculture and Natural Resources

Do you enjoy gardening or creating floral arrangements? Are you interested in learning about food, fiber, wood products, and natural resources? Agricultural education prepares students for successful careers and a lifetime of informed choices in the global agriculture, food, fiber, and natural resources systems. Through agricultural education, students are provided opportunities for leadership development, personal growth, and career success.

Fun Fact

Agriculture is a significant sector in California's economy, producing nearly $51.3 billion in revenue in 2021. There are more than 400 commodity crops grown across California, including a significant portion of all fruits and nuts for the United States.

Agriculture occupations include...

  • Water Resources Specialist - $107,150 median wage**

  • Agricultural Sciences Post-Secondary Teachers - $85,860 median wage**

  • Agricultural Engineers - $40 per hour*

  • Soil and Plan Scientists - $32 per hour*

  • Agricultural Inspectors - $22 per hour*

  • Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians - $23 per hour*

  • Forest and Conservation Technicians - $20 per hour*

School that offers this pathway:

Rodriguez High School

FSUSD offers the following pathways

Animal Care

The Animal Care pathway imparts information about the care and management of domestic and farm animals. Students develop an understanding of animal nutrition, health, behavior, selection, reproduction, anatomy and physiology, facilities, product processing, and marketing.

Agriscience

The Agriscience pathway helps students acquire a broad understanding of a variety of agricultural areas, develop an awareness of the many career opportunities in agriculture, participate in occupationally relevant experiences, and work cooperatively with a group to develop and expand leadership abilities. Students study California agriculture business, agricultural technologies, natural resources, and animal, plan, and soil sciences.

Ornamental Horticulture

The Ornamental Horticulture pathway prepares students for careers in nursery, landscaping, and floral industries. Topics include plant identification, plant physiology, soil science, plant reproduction, nursery production, and floriculture, as well as landscaping design, installation, and maintenance.