Capstone: Applications of AFNR

Capstone: Applications of AFNR – Real-World Agriculture, Real Student Impact

Turn classroom learning into real-world action! This AFNR capstone challenges students to innovate, research, and lead in agriculture and natural resources.

Capstone: Applications of AFNR is the culminating experience for students in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR) pathways. Designed to synthesize prior learning, this course empowers students to take charge of their own learning by engaging in real-world research, project-based problem solving, and professional skill development.

With a strong focus on agricultural innovation, sustainability, and leadership, students identify a local or global AFNR challenge, then design and implement a solution using the engineering design process. They’ll explore entrepreneurship, agricultural policy, environmental impact, and community partnerships while building a portfolio that showcases their skills and passions.

Ideal for upper-level high school students, career academies, or CTE programs, this capstone promotes college and career readiness, encouraging students to pursue meaningful careers in agriculture, food systems, and environmental stewardship.

Whether students dream of farming innovation, agri-tech, environmental law, or agribusiness management, this course will help them grow into leaders who can shape the future of AFNR.

✔ Full-year high school course (adaptable for semester use)
✔ Comprehensive capstone project framework using the engineering design process
✔ Tools to guide student-driven inquiry, research, and innovation
✔ Embedded career exploration across the AFNR pathways
✔ Focus on real-world issues, sustainability, and entrepreneurship
✔ Downloadable pacing guides, rubrics, and teacher planning materials
✔ Editable templates for project planning, peer feedback, and presentations
✔ Digital and print-friendly student worksheets
✔ No previous agriculture experience required
✔ Standards-aligned with CTE frameworks, NGSS, and AFNR career clusters

The Foundations in AFNR & STEM Careers course and the Technical Skills in Agribusiness & AFNR course serve as prerequisites to this course.