Agriculture - NUHS
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Agriculture Pathway Description
Nevada Union students enrolled in Agriculture Pathways will be engaged in agriscience curriculum as well as having the opportunity to be involved in student leadership and community service activities through the Future Farmers of America (FFA) organization on sectional, regional, state and national levels. As students progress through the advanced offerings in the program, they will participate in career exploration, project development and marketing which can even include apprenticeships with local businesses. Occupational experiences include small and large animal Nevada County Fair projects and extensive work experience projects. The course sequences provide an academic schedule for college bound students yet maintains flexibility for those students wishing to continue their education at a community college or technical school.Pathways
Sample occupations associated with this pathway:
Pathways![]()
Ag Business
In the Agricultural Business pathway, students learn about agricultural business operation and management. Topics include accounting, finance, economics, business organization, marketing, and sales.
Sample occupations associated with this pathway:
- Agriculture Inspector
- Farm and Ranch Manager
- Agri-Finance and Lending
- Business Controller
- Agricultural Credit Manager
Ag Mechanics
The Agriculture Mechanics pathway prepares students for careers related to the construction, operation, and maintenance of equipment used by the agriculture industry. Basic agricultural mechanics skills and safety, standards B1.0 through B8.0, cover woodworking, electrical systems, plumbing, cold metal work, concrete, and welding technology. Advanced topics, standards B9.0 through B12.0, deal with metal fabrication, small engines, agriculture power and technology, and agriculture construction.
Sample occupations associated with this pathway:
- Agriculture Equipment Operator
- Farm Equipment Mechanic and Service Technician
- Agricultural Engineer
- Welder
- Equipment Fabricator
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, agricultural business, agricultural technologies, natural resources, and animal, plant, and soil sciences.
Sample occupations associated with this pathway:
- Research Assistant/Associate
- Water Quality Specialist
- Plant Scientist
- Agriscience Teacher
- Entomologist
Animal Science
Students enrolled in the Animal Science pathway will explore the necessary elements, such as diet, genetics, habitat, and behavior, to create humane, ecologically, and economically sustainable animal production systems.
The pathway includes the study of
- animal anatomy and physiology
- nutrition
- reproduction
- genetics,
- health and welfare
- animal production
- technology
- the management and processing of animal products and by-products.
Some educational elements of this pathway will be hosted at NJUHSD’s Ranch and learning lab.
- Veterinarian Technician
- Animal Caretaker/Kennel Operator
- Animal Breeder
- Ranch Manager
- Feed Nutritionist
Ornamental Horticulture
The Ornamental Horticulture pathway prepares students for careers in the 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.
Sample occupations associated with this pathway:
- Florist/Floral Designer
- Landscape Design/Architect
- Hydroponics Grower
- Botanical Specialist
- Nursery/Greenhouse Manager
Forestry and Natural Resources
The Forestry and Natural Resources pathway helps students understand the relationships between California's natural resources and the environment. Some of which will take place at NJUHSD’s Ranch and learning lab.
Sample occupations associated with this pathway include
- Variety of positions within the US Forest Service
- Department of Fish and Wildlife
- Irrigation Districts
- Bureau of Land Management
- Resource Conservation District,
- County Department of Agriculture
- Cal Trans
- Cal Fire
- State Parks,
- Many others
AG Mechanics Gallery above: Kassidy's troops are just finishing this part of the Memorial Park restoration project for the 100th Anniversary celebration on Veterans Day. The Cannon is a 1929 Russian-made weapon donated to the park after it was established in 1921. Nevada Union's CTE program and its' students have modified, updated, and installed wheels thanks to Gary Apple's generosity. The design and welding skills demonstrated by the CTE students are awesome.
