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21st Century Life and Careers: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Career Cluster

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CAREER CLUSTER® : AGRICULTURE, FOOD & NATURAL RESOURCES (AG)

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    Analyze how issues, trends, technologies and public policies impact systems in the Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Career Cluster.9.3.12.AG.1

  • 2

    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.9.3.12.AG.2

  • 3

    Examine and summarize the importance of health, safety and environmental management systems in AFNR businesses.9.3.12.AG.3

  • 4

    Demonstrate stewardship of natural resources in AFNR activities.9.3.12.AG.4

  • 5

    Describe career opportunities and means to achieve those opportunities in each of the Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Career Pathways.9.3.12.AG.5

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    Analyze the interaction among AFNR systems in the production, processing and management of food, fiber and fuel and the sustainable use of natural resources.9.3.12.AG.6

PATHWAY: AGRIBUSINESS SYSTEMS (AG‐BIZ)

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    Apply management planning principles in AFNR businesses. 9.3.12.AG‐BIZ.1

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    Use record keeping to accomplish AFNR business objectives, manage budgets and comply with laws and regulations. 9.3.12.AG‐BIZ.2

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    Manage cash budgets, credit budgets and credit for an AFNR business using generally accepted accounting principles.  9.3.12.AG‐BIZ.3

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    Develop a business plan for an AFNR business.9.3.12.AG‐BIZ.4

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    Use sales and marketing principles to accomplish AFNR business objectives.9.3.12.AG‐BIZ.5

PATHWAY: ANIMAL SYSTEMS (AG‐ANI)

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    Analyze historic and current trends impacting the animal systems industry. 9.3.12.AG‐ANI.1

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    Utilize best‐practice protocols based upon animal behaviors for animal husbandry and welfare.9.3.12.AG‐ANI.2

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    Design and provide proper animal nutrition to achieve desired outcomes for performance, development, reproduction and/or economic production.  9.3.12.AG‐ANI.3

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    Apply principles of animal reproduction to achieve desired outcomes for performance, development and/or economic production.  9.3.12.AG‐ANI.4

  • 5

    Evaluate environmental factors affecting animal performance and implement procedures for enhancing performance and animal health.   9.3.12.AG‐ANI.5

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    Classify, evaluate and select animals based on anatomical and physiological characteristics.  9.3.12.AG‐ANI.6

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    Apply principles of effective animal health care.   9.3.12.AG‐ANI.7

PATHWAY: ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICE SYSTEMS (AG‐ENV)

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    Use analytical procedures and instruments to manage environmental service systems. 9.3.12.AG‐ENV.1

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    Evaluate the impact of public policies and regulations on environmental service system operations. 9.3.12.AG‐ENV.2

  • 3

    Develop proposed solutions to environmental issues, problems and applications using scientific principles of meteorology, soil science, hydrology, microbiology, chemistry and ecology.   9.3.12.AG‐ENV.3

  • 4

    Demonstrate the operation of environmental service systems (e.g., pollution control, water treatment, wastewater treatment, solid waste management and energy conservation).   9.3.12.AG‐ENV.4

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    Use tools, equipment, machinery and technology common to tasks in environmental service systems. 9.3.12.AG‐ENV.5

PATHWAY: FOOD PRODUCTS & PROCESSING SYSTEMS (AG‐FD)

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    Develop and implement procedures to ensure safety, sanitation and quality in food product and processing facilities. 9.3.12.AG‐FD.1

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    Apply principles of nutrition, biology, microbiology, chemistry and human behavior to the development of food products.   9.3.12.AG‐FD.2

  • 3

    Select and process food products for storage, distribution and consumption.9.3.12.AG‐FD.3

  • 4

    Explain the scope of the food industry and the historical and current developments of food products and processing.  9.3.12.AG‐FD.

PATHWAY: NATURAL RESOURCES SYSTEMS (AG‐NR)  

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    Plan and conduct natural resource management activities that apply logical, reasoned and scientifically based solutions to natural resource issues and goals.9.3.12.AG‐NR.1

  • 2

    Analyze the interrelationships between natural resources and humans. 9.3.12.AG‐NR.2

  • 3

    Develop plans to ensure sustainable production and processing of natural resources.  9.3.12.AG‐NR.3

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    Demonstrate responsible management procedures and techniques to protect or maintain natural resources.   9.3.12.AG‐NR.4

PATHWAY: PLANT SYSTEMS (AG‐PL)

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    Develop and implement a crop management plan for a given production goal that accounts for environmental factors.9.3.12.AG‐PL.1

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    Apply the principles of classification, plant anatomy and plant physiology to plant production and management. 9.3.12.AG‐PL.2

  • 3

    Propagate, culture and harvest plants and plant products based on current industry standards.9.3.12.AG‐PL.3

  • 4

    Apply principles of design in plant systems to enhance an environment (e.g., floral, forest, landscape and farm). 9.3.12.AG‐PL.4

PATHWAY: POWER, STRUCTURAL & TECHNICAL SYSTEMS (AG‐PST)

  • 1

    Apply physical science principles and engineering applications to solve problems and improve performance in AFNR power, structural and technical systems. 9.3.12.AG‐PST.1

  • 2

    Operate and maintain AFNR mechanical equipment and power systems. 9.3.12.AG‐PST.2

  • 3

    Service and repair AFNR mechanical equipment and power systems.  9.3.12.AG‐PST.3

  • 4

    Plan, build and maintain AFNR structures.  9.3.12.AG‐PST.4

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