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Agriculture Business, Leadership, and Communications Pathway
With leadership and innovation at the core of a successful agribusiness career, our Agriculture Business, Leadership, and Communications Pathway is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to bridge the gap between the business world and agriculture. This pathway explores various aspects of agribusiness, including:
- Resource Management—Learn to effectively allocate and manage resources in agriculture for profit and sustainability.
- Supply Chain Coordination—Master coordinating farm inputs like machinery, seeds, and fertilizers to support modern farming.
- Marketing Strategies—Discover marketing artfully to ensure farm products and services reach the right audiences.
- Agricultural Product Management—Gain insights into purchasing, grading, and classifying raw food and farm products for processing and resale.
Our Agriculture Business, Leadership, and Communications Pathway offers industry standards as students gain practical experience and insight directly applicable to future agriculture business careers. AMP provides access to state-of-the-art equipment and facilities for immersive learning. Students can engage in resource management simulations, develop marketing campaigns, and more. Through our agribusiness education, students build industry skills that demonstrate mastery of essential agribusiness concepts, standing out in the job market with these in-demand abilities.
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Coursework
Course #Course NameCreditsLevel 1Course #: M3023Course Description: Prin. of Ag., Food, & Natural Resources*Credits: 1Level 1Course #: H8261Course Description: Principle of Agriculture, Food, & Natural ResourcesCredits: 1Level 2Course #: H8280Course Description: Agribusiness Mgmt. & MarketingCredits: 1Level 3Course #: H8274Course Description: Agriculture Leadership, Research, & CommunicationsCredits: 1Level 4Course #: H8287Course Description: Practicum in Ag., Food, & Natural ResourcesCredits: 2Level 4Course #: H8386Course Description: Practicum in Ag., Food, & Natural Resources ExtendedCredits: 3Successful completion of 4 or more course credits in the Agriculture Business, Leadership, and Communications program of study will fulfill requirements of the Business and Industry Endorsement.
*Course may be taken at Wood Middle School
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Industry Certifications
Students have the opportunity to obtain industry certifications in agribusiness while attending AMP.
- Microsoft Office Specialist - Word and/or Excel Certification
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Beyond Graduation
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Collegiate Opportunities
Associates Degrees:
- Agricultural Business & Management
- Banking & Financial Services
- Advertising
- Marketing
Bachelor’s Degrees:
- Agricultural Business & Management
- Finance
- Financial Mathematics
- Marketing
Master’s, Doctoral, and Professional Degrees:
- Agricultural Business & Management
- Finance
- Financial Mathematics
- Marketing
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Agribusiness Careers
Agricultural Manager: Oversee farm operations, making strategic decisions to maximize productivity and profitability.
Supply Chain Coordinator: Manage the flow of agricultural products and resources within the supply chain, ensuring timely delivery and cost-efficiency.
Marketing Specialist: Develop and implement marketing strategies to promote agricultural products and services, connecting with consumers and businesses.
Agricultural Product Buyer: Purchase farm products for further processing or resale, negotiating deals and ensuring quality standards are met.
Agricultural Economist: Analyze economic trends and data to make informed decisions about resource allocation and market strategies.
Quality Control Inspector: Grade and classify unprocessed food and agricultural products, ensuring they meet industry standards.
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Aligned Occupations
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
Median Wage: $59,134, Annual Openings: 405, Growth: 9%Farm and Ranch Loan Officers
Median Wage: $45,594, Annual Openings: 268, Growth: 25%Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products
Median Wage: $46,488, Annual Openings: 268, Growth: 20%
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Student Showcase