Course Availability
This course is open to high school juniors and seniors interested in agriculture, horticulture, and animal agribusiness. This two-semester course is offered at Webberville High School. Transportation to this program is the responsibility of the parent/guardian.
Course Highlights
The Agriculture and Natural Resources program is a partnership between Michigan State University, Capital Area Career Center at Ingham Intermediate School District, Webberville Community Schools, and the Webberville FFA Alumni.
Students will have the opportunity to learn and gain hands-on experience in the most popular fields of agriscience and natural resources including horticulture and animal care (handling and nutrition). Students will work cooperatively on class projects, interact and work with industry professionals, and participate in FFA competitions. These activities provide a wide variety of agriscience learning experiences, leadership training, and personal growth and development, vital in creating a successful student learning environment.
The Course Offers
Academics:
- Horticulture science
- Hydroponics and Aeroponics
- Greenhouse and nursery management
- Soil science
- Floral design
- Landscaping
- Turfgrass management
- Applied biology
- Equine care and handling
- Small animal care
- Livestock nutrition
- Livestock anatomy and physiology
- Veterinary medicine
- Aquaculture
- Leadership skill development
- Life science
Work-Based Learning Components:
- Job shadowing
- Guest speakers from agriscience, agribusiness, horticulture science and others as determined by career interests
- Business partnerships
- Student-driven and managed projects
- Industry Advisory Board
Program Enrollments Requirements
Earth Sciences, Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry course work is helpful, Ability to work independently and in teams, goal orientated, willingness to explore new areas of Agriscience and Natural Resources, problem-solving skills, student transportation is required.
Special Features
Students will participate in FFA, a national student organization that promotes development of leadership skills and career success through agriculture education.
Students have the opportunity to participate in contests, conferences, travel and to earn scholarships.
Unique classroom setting and learning experiences.
Student-driven projects.
Career planning for post-secondary education.
Career Paths
Students will be ready for entry-level positions in a wide variety of occupations at local farms, golf courses, vet clinics and landscaping businesses.
With additional course work, students may qualify for certification in occupations like landscaping, greenhouse management, and floriculture.
Two and four-year post-secondary programs offered at Michigan State University include Veterinary Tech, Agribusiness Management, Animal Science, Forestry, Horticulture, Crop and Soil Science and Landscape Architect.
For more information about the Agriscience and Natural Resources program, please contact the instructor:
Loretta Benjamin
Webberville Community Schools
313 East Grand River
Webberville, MI 48892
Phone: 517-521-3447
Resources in Agriculture Education:
Capitol Area Career Center
611 Hagadorn Road
Mason, MI 48854
teched@inghamisd.org
517-244-1383
Michigan State University's College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Randy Showerman, Associate Professor
ANR Education and Communication Systems
409E Agriculture Hall, Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824-1039
517-355-6580 ext: 209
showerma@msu.edu