AGRICULTURE, food AND NATURAL Resources

Agriculture is everywhere around you! It's in the food you enjoy, the clothes you wear, and even the houses you live in. In Florida, agriculture plays a huge role in the economy, the health of people, and the stunning landscapes we see. If you love being outdoors and want a career that lets you explore nature, think about a future in agriculture.

Do you like being outdoors?
Do you enjoy working with tools and large equipment?
Do you enjoy gardening, or working with animals?

Career Pathways

Agriculture and natural systems has seven career pathways.

Agribusiness: Individuals who manage farms or operations that prepare food for the marketplace.
Animal Systems: Individuals who work to improve food produced by animals.
Environmental Service Systems: Individuals who work to protect the environment by controlling pollution.
Food Products and Processing Systems: Individuals who process, package and store food for purchase.
Natural Resources Systems: Individuals who work to protect the environment through conservation and management.
Plant Systems: Individuals who develop ways to increase yield of crops.
Power, Structural and Technical Systems: Individuals who design buildings or equipment for use in agriculture.