| 0001: Apply knowledge of plant taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, reproduction, and genetics.
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- National Council for Agricultural Education (2015). Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR) Career Clusters.
- PS.02. Apply principles of classification, plant anatomy, and plant physiology to plant production and management.
- PS.02.01, PS.02.02, PS.02.03
- PS.03. Propagate culture, and harvest plants and plant products based on current industry standards.
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| 0002: Apply knowledge of the influence of agriculture on the environment and principles of soil science, ecology, and natural resources management.
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- National Council for Agricultural Education (2015). Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR) Career Clusters.
- CS.03. Examine and summarize the importance of health, safety and environmental management systems in AFNR workplaces.
- CS.04. Demonstrate stewardship of natural resources in AFNR activities.
- ESS.02. Evaluate the impact of public policies and regulations on environmental service system operations.
- ESS.03. Develop proposed solutions to environmental issues, problems and applications using scientific principles of meteorology, soil science, hydrology, microbiology, chemistry and ecology.
- ESS.04. Demonstrate the operation of environmental service systems (e.g., pollution control, water treatment, wastewater treatment, solid waste management and energy conservation).
- ESS.04.01, ESS.04.02, ESS.04.03, ESS.04.04
- ESS.05. Use tools, equipment, machinery and technology common to tasks in environmental service systems.
- NRS.01. Plan and conduct natural resource management activities that apply logical, reasoned and scientifically based solutions to natural resource issues and goals.
- NRS.01.01, NRS.01.02, NRS.01.03, NRS.01.04, NRS.01.05, NRS.01.06
- NRS.02.01. Analyze the interrelationships between natural resources and humans.
- NRS.03. Develop plans to ensure sustainable production and processing of natural resources.
- NRS.04. Demonstrate responsible management procedures and techniques to protect, maintain, enhance, and improve natural resources.
- NRS.04.01, NRS.04.02, NRS.04.03, NRS.04.04
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| 0003: Apply knowledge of plant production systems, plant nutrition, and plant pests and diseases.
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- National Council for Agricultural Education (2015). Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR) Career Clusters.
- CS.03 Examine and summarize the importance of health, safety and environmental management systems in AFNR workplaces.
- FPP.01. Develop and implement procedures to ensure safety, sanitation and quality in food product and processing facilities.
- FPP.03. Select and process food products for storage, distribution and consumption.
- FPP.04. Identify and explain the purpose of industry organizations, groups, and regulatory agencies that influence the local and global food systems.
- PS.01. Develop and implement a crop management plan for a given production goal that accounts for environmental factors.
- PS.01.01, PS.01.02, PS.01.03
- PS.03. Propagate, culture and harvest plants and plant products based on current industry standards.
- PS.03.02, PS.03.03, PS.03.04, PS.03.05
- PS.04. Apply principles of design in plant systems to enhance an environment (e.g. floral, forest landscape, and farm).
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| 0004: Apply knowledge of the taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, reproduction, and genetics of animals.
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- National Council for Agricultural Education (2015). Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR) Career Clusters.
- AS.01. Analyze historic and current trends impacting the animal systems industry.
- AS.04. Apply principles of animal reproduction to achieve desired outcomes for performance, development and/or economic production.
- AS.04.01, AS.04.02, AS.04.03
- AS.05. Evaluate environmental factors affecting animal performance and implement procedures for enhancing performance and animal health.
- AS.06. Classify, evaluate, and select animals based on anatomical and physiological characteristics.
- AS.06.01, AS.06.02, AS.06.03
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| 0005: Apply knowledge of animal production systems, animal nutrition, and animal diseases and parasites.
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- National Council for Agricultural Education (2015). Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR) Career Clusters.
- CS.03 Examine and summarize the importance of health, safety and environmental management systems in AFNR workplaces.
- CS.03.01, CS.03.03, CS.03.04
- AS.01. Analyze historic and current trends impacting the animal systems industry.
- AS.01.01, AS.01.02, AS.01.03
- AS.02. Utilize best-practice protocols based upon animal behaviors for animal husbandry and welfare.
- AS.03. Design and provide proper animal nutrition to achieve desired outcomes for performance, development, reproduction and/or economic production.
- AS.03.01, AS.03.02, AS.03.03
- AS.07. Apply principles of effective animal health care.
- AS.08. Analyze environmental factors associated with animal production.
- FPP.01. Develop and implement procedures to ensure safety, sanitation and quality in food product and processing facilities.
- FPP.03. Select and process food products for storage, distribution and consumption.
- FPP.04. Explain the scope of the food industry and the historical and current developments of food product and processing.
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| 0006: Apply knowledge of agricultural business ownership and business management.
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- National Council for Agricultural Education (2015). Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR) Career Clusters.
- CRP.09. Model integrity, ethical leadership and effective management.
- CS.01. Analyze how issues, trends, technologies and public policies impact systems in the Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Career Cluster.
- ABS.01. Apply management planning principles in AFNR businesses.
- ABS.01.01, ABS.01.02, ABS.01.03, ABS.01.04
- ABS.02. Use record keeping to accomplish AFNR business objectives, manage budgets and comply with laws and regulations.
- ABS.03. Manage cash budgets, credit budgets and credit for an AFNR business using generally accepted accounting principles.
- ABS.04. Develop a business plan for an AFNR business.
- ABS.04.01, ABS.04.02, ABS.04.03
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| 0007: Apply knowledge of principles of marketing and their application to agricultural businesses.
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- National Council for Agricultural Education (2015). Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR) Career Clusters.
- CS.01. Analyze how issues, trends, technologies and public policies impact systems in the Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Career Cluster.
- ABS.05. Use sales and marketing principles to accomplish AFNR business objectives.
- ABS.05.01, ABS.05.02, ABS.05.03
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| 0008: Apply knowledge of principles of economics and their application to agricultural businesses.
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- National Council for Agricultural Education (2015). Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR) Career Clusters.
- CS.01. Analyze how issues, trends, technologies and public policies impact systems in the Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Career Cluster.
- CS.02. Evaluate the nature and scope of the Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Career Cluster and the role of agriculture, food and natural resources (AFNR) in society and the economy.
- ABS.01. Apply management planning principles in AFNR businesses.
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| 0009: Apply knowledge of mechanical principles and the characteristics, components, and uses of agricultural power equipment.
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- National Council for Agricultural Education (2015). Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR) Career Clusters.
- CS.03. Examine and summarize the importance of health, safety and environmental management systems in AFNR workplaces.
- PST.01. Apply physical science principles and engineering applications to solve problems and improve performance in AFNR power, structural and technical systems.
- PST.02. Operate and maintain AFNR mechanical equipment and power systems.
- PST.03. Service and repair AFNR mechanical equipment and power systems.
- PST.03.01, PST.03.02, PST.03.03
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| 0010: Apply knowledge of the design and construction of agricultural structures and systems and the use of technology in agriculture.
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- National Council for Agricultural Education (2015). Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR) Career Clusters.
- CS.01. Analyze how issues, trends, technologies and public policies impact systems in the Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Career Cluster.
- CS.02. Evaluate the nature and scope of the Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Career Cluster and the role of agriculture, food and natural resources (AFNR) in society and the economy.
- CS.03. Examine and summarize the importance of health, safety and environmental management systems in AFNR workplaces.
- BS.01. NCAE Standard: Assess factors that have influenced the evolution of biotechnology in agriculture (e.g., historical events, societal trends, ethical and legal implications, etc.).
- BS.01.01, BS.01.02, BS.01.03
- BS.03. NCAE Standard: Demonstrate the application of biotechnology to solve problems in Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (AFNR) systems (e.g., bioengineering, food processing, waste management, horticulture, forestry, livestock, crops, etc.).
- PST.01. Apply physical science principles and engineering applications to solve problems and improve performance in AFNR power, structural and technical systems.
- PST.04. Plan, build and maintain AFNR structures.
- PST.04.01, PST.04.02, PST.04.03, PST.04.04
- PST.05. Use control, monitoring, geospatial and other technologies in AFNR power, structural and technical systems.
- PST.05.01, PST.05.02, PST.05.03
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| 0011: Apply knowledge of the three-component agricultural education program model, National FFA Organization, and communication and leadership skills in agricultural education.
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- American Association for Agricultural Education (AAAE). (2017). Standards for School-Based Agriculture Education Teacher Preparation Programs National Academic Standards.
- Standard 4: Program Planning
- Knowledge Indicators A-b,d, Performance Indicators B-a,d
- Integrate leadership development into the SBAE program. A,B,C
- Integrate SAE and experiential learning into the SBAE program. C
- National Council for Agricultural Education (2015). Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR) Career Clusters.
- CRP.04. Communicate clearly, effectively and with reason.
- CRP.09. Model integrity, ethical leadership and effective management.
- CRP.10. Plan education and career path aligned to personal goals.
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| 0012: Apply knowledge of agricultural careers, career development, and the role of supervised agricultural experiences in preparing students for a career in agriculture-related fields.
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- American Association for Agricultural Education (AAAE). (2017). Standards for School-Based Agriculture Education Teacher Preparation Programs National Academic Standards.
- Standard 3: Technical Content Knowledge
- Be able to have a broad understanding and awareness of curriculum development of relevant agricultural areas (AFNR) B-a,b
- Standard 4 Program Planning
- Knowledge Indicators A-c, Performance Indicators B-b,c,f
- Integrate leadership development into the SBAE program. C
- Integrate SAE and experiential learning into the SBAE program. A,B,C
- National Council for Agricultural Education (2015). Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR) Career Clusters.
- CRP.01. Act as a responsible and contributing citizen and employee.
- CRP.01.01, CRP.01.02, CRP.01.03
- CRP.10. Plan education and career path aligned to personal goals.
- CRP.10.01, CRP.10.02, CRP.10.03, CRP.10.04
- CS.05. Describe career opportunities and means to achieve those opportunities in each of the Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources career pathways.
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