Welcome to Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources!

Students who select the Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources cluster are interested in the planning, implementation, production, management or marketing of agriculture, food and natural resources. The foundation course, Agriscience, may be offered to all ninth through twelfth grade students.

Students are provided with the essential knowledge, high-level skills and training demanded for work in this cluster. Learning activities simulate types of work environments students may encounter, which include opportunities to gain knowledge and skills through coordinated workplace learning experiences, such as on-site visits and work shadowing. The classroom and laboratory for this cluster provide a safe and appropriate setting for active, structured and stimulating student learning and assessment. This cluster emphasizes the Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program.

The Career Tech Student Organization for this cluster is Alabama FFA Organization whose activities help students develop their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success.

This cluster is offered at the following schools:  Bryant Career Tech Center, Faulkner Career Tech Center, Bryant High School, Citronelle High School, and Montgomery High School. All students from every high school have the opportunity to take courses in this cluster by scheduling courses at either of the 2 Career Tech Centers listed above. Students should talk to their high school counselor for specific information on enrolling in the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources cluster.