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Students must complete 4 classes in a pathway to be considered a "Completer" and Transition-Ready.

This pathway focuses on the scientific principles that underlie the breeding, cultivation, and production of agricultural plants, and the production, processing, and distribution of agricultural plant products. Includes instruction in the plant sciences, crop cultivation and production, and agricultural and food products processing.

Required

• 030715 Principles of Ag Science & Technology

Choose 2-3

• 010611 Intro to Greenhouse & Crop Production

• 010621 Floriculture and Floral Design

• 010641 Greenhouse Technology

Pathway Electives (May Substitute 1)

• 010131   Agribusiness & Farm Management

• 010111   Agriculture Sales and Marketing

• 030790 Ag Co-op (WBL approval required)

This pathway focuses on the scientific principles that underline the breeding, care, and management of agricultural animals and the production, processing, and distribution of agricultural animal products. This includes developing better, more efficient ways of producing and processing meat, poultry, eggs and dairy products, as well as studying genetics, nutrition, reproduction, growth and development of animals.

Required

• 030715 Principles of Ag Science & Technology 

Choose 2-3

• 020502 Animal Technology

• 020510 Equine Science

• 020501 AGR 100 MSU Animal Science*

• 020511 AGR 182 MSU Intro to Pre-Vet Science*

Pathway Electives (May Substitute 1)

• 010702 Food Science & Technology

• 030790 Ag Co-op (WBL approval required)

Agribusiness systems contribute to the production, processing, marketing, distribution, financing and development of agricultural commodities and resources. This includes food, fiber, wood products, natural resources, horticulture and other plant and animal products and services. Agribusiness is a high-tech industry that uses satellite systems, computer databases and spreadsheets, biotechnology and many other innovations to increase efficiency and profitability.

Required

• 030715 Principles of Ag Science & Technology

• 010131 Agribusiness and Farm Management

• 010111 Agricultural Sales and Marketing  

Choose 1

• 010641 Greenhouse Technology 

• 030790 Ag Co-op (WBL approval required)

The Agricultural Power, Structural, Technical Systems pathway is built on the application of concepts in engineering, hydraulics, pneumatics, electronics, power, structures, and controls to the field of agriculture. Students design agricultural structures as well as machinery and equipment, while utilizing safe practices of operation and maintenance.

Required

• 030715 Principles of Ag Science & Technology

Choose 2-3

• 010241 Ag Construction Skills

• 010231 Small Power and Equipment

• 010212 Ag Power and Machinery Operations

• 010211 Ag Structures and Designs

Pathway Electives (May Substitute 1)

• 030790 Ag Co-op (WBL approval required)

All dual credit courses are provided remotely through Murray State University and are transferable to any Kentucky universities that offer agriculture degree programs. 

• All courses meet the criteria for the Work Ready Scholarship. 

• Prerequisites for all dual credit courses: 3.0 GPA, Junior or Senior Status, Ag Teacher Approval

AGR 100 Animal Science (3 hrs) 
AGR 140 Plant Science (3 hrs) 
AGR 160 Horticulture Science (3 hrs) 
AGR 182 Intro to Pre-Vet Science (3 hrs) 
AGR 199 Contemporary Issues in Ag (3 hrs)

End of Program Assessment in Agribusiness Systems, Ag Power/Structural/Technical Systems, Animal Science Systems, and Horticulture/Plant Science Systems

Beef Quality Assurance Certification  - Not a KDE validated certification for agricultural education, however it is an agricultural industry accepted and required certification. Offered in conjunction with the University of Kentucky Extension Office.

Small Ruminant Assurance Certification - Not a KDE validated certification for agricultural education, however it is an agricultural industry accepted and required certification. Offered in conjunction with the Kentucky Sheep and Goat Development Office. 

Certified Food Handler Certification - Not a KDE validated certification for agricultural education, however it is an agricultural industry accepted and required certification. Offered in conjunction with ServSafe. 

Home Based Microprocessing Certification - Not a KDE validated certification for agricultural education, however it is an agricultural industry accepted and required certification. Offered in conjunction with the University of Kentucky Extension Office.