Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources

Animal Systems – Plant Systems – Natural Resources – Agri-Business Systems

Skills you will build

  • Understanding plant, animal, and environmental systems
  • Scientific observation and data analysis
  • Business and financial management
  • Problem-solving and decision-making
  • Environmental stewardship
  • Communication and teamwork

After high school

  • 2-Year Technical College (Agriculture, Agribusiness, Natural Resources)
  • 4-Year Degree (Agronomy, Environmental Science, Ag Education)
  • Industry Certifications
  • Direct to Workforce (Farming, Ag Industry, Natural Resources)

Careers in this pathway

Courses by focus area

Courses are listed from the earliest grade that can enroll. A counselor can help you choose an order.

Animal Systems / Plant Systems

  • Horticulture

    Grades 9 to 12. One semester. 0.5 credit. Available in 2026-2027 and 2029-2030.

  • Meat Science

    Grades 9 to 12. One quarter (2 blocks). 0.5 credit. Available in 2026-2027, 2028-2029 and 2030-2031.

  • Greener on the Inside

    Grades 9 to 12. One semester. 0.5 credit. Available in 2027-2028 and 2030-2031.

  • Animal Science

    Grades 9 to 12. One semester. 0.5 credit. Available in 2026-2027, 2028-2029 and 2030-2031.

  • Outdoor Ecology

    Grades 9 to 12. One semester. 0.5 credit. Available in 2026-2027, 2028-2029 and 2030-2031.

  • Meat Cutting and Processing

    Grades 9 to 12. One quarter (2 blocks). 0.5 credit. Available in 2027-2028, 2029-2030 and 2031-2032.

Agri-Business Systems

Power, Structural, and Technical Systems

Natural Resources / Environmental Systems

How Minnesota organizes this field

Minnesota groups careers in this field into these clusters and pathways.

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

  • Animal Systems
  • Agribusiness Systems
  • Environmental Service Systems
  • Food Products and Processing Systems
  • Natural Resources Systems
  • Plant Systems
  • Power, Structural, and Technical Systems