Cultivate Career-Ready Skills with Technical Skills in Agribusiness & AFNR
Equip students with real-world agriculture and business skills through this dynamic, hands-on course that explores AFNR careers, sustainability, and STEM solutions.
Technical Skills in Agribusiness & AFNR is an advanced digital course that immerses students in the practical and professional world of agriculture, food, and natural resources (AFNR). This project-based curriculum is designed to deepen technical knowledge while fostering essential 21st-century skills like critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving.
Students explore agri-science and sustainability through the lens of real-world industry challenges, developing skills in business planning, resource management, environmental science, and agricultural technology. This course also introduces learners to career pathways in AFNR and agribusiness, helping them visualize their future in high-demand fields.
Perfect for high school classrooms, CTE programs, or agricultural science electives, this standards-aligned course supports career readiness through hands-on learning, digital engagement, and a strong foundation in agriculture and environmental science concepts.
No prior agriculture or business background is needed—just a passion for innovation, sustainability, and student success.
✔ Full-year high school course (flexible for semester implementation)
✔ Aligned to AFNR pathways, CTE frameworks, and NGSS
✔ 6 in-depth thematic units focused on agribusiness and environmental science
✔ Real-world case studies, sustainability challenges, and business scenarios
✔ Hands-on and digital projects using the engineering design process
✔ Embedded career exploration across agriculture and agri-business fields
✔ Standards-aligned assessments and project rubrics
✔ Digital lesson plans, pacing guides, and teacher resources
✔ Downloadable student worksheets and editable project templates
✔ No prior agricultural background required for teachers or students
This course is typically bundled with the Foundations in AFNR & STEM Careers and Capstone Course: Applications of AFNR courses.
