Statewide Program of Study: Agriculture Business, Leadership, and Communications — Page 1�
Revised–May 2024
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Career Cluster
The Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR) career cluster focuses on the essential elements of life, food, water, land, and air. This career cluster includes occupations ranging from farmer, rancher, and veterinarian to geologist, land conservationist, and florist.
Statewide Program of Study: Agriculture Business, Leadership, and Communications
The Agriculture Business, Leadership, and Communications program of study focuses on occupational and educational opportunities associated with farming and agriculturally related businesses that supply farm inputs, such as machinery and seeds. This program of study includes exploration of farm product marketing, the purchase of farm products either for processing or resale, and the process of grading or classifying unprocessed food or other agricultural products.
Secondary Courses for High School Credit
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Level 2 |
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Level 3 |
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Level 4 |
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Aligned Advanced Academic Courses
AP or IB | AP Microeconomics AP Statistics |
Dual Credit | Dual credit offerings will vary by local educational agency. |
Students should be advised to consider these course opportunities to enrich their preparation. AP or IB courses not listed under the Secondary Courses for High School Credit section of this framework document do not count towards concentrator/completer status for this program of study.
Work-Based Learning and Expanded Learning Opportunities
Work-Based Learning Activities |
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Expanded Learning Opportunities |
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Aligned Industry-Based Certifications
Example Postsecondary Opportunities
Associate Degrees
Bachelor’s Degrees
Master’s, Doctoral, and Professional Degrees
Additional Stackable IBCs/License
Example Aligned Occupations
Loan Interviewers and Clerks
Median Wage: $46,572
Annual Openings: 2,307
10-Year Growth: 10%
Loan Officers
Median Wage: $66,285
Annual Openings: 2,261
10-Year Growth: 14%�
Farmers, Ranchers, and �Other Agricultural Managers
Median Wage: $65,490
Annual Openings: 28,020
10-Year Growth: 4%
Successful completion of the Agriculture Business, Leadership, and Communications program of study will fulfill requirements of the Business and Industry endorsement.
Data Source: TexasWages, Texas Workforce Commission. Retrieved 3/8/2024
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Agriculture Business, Leadership,� and Communications
For more information visit: https://tea.texas.gov/academics/college-career-and-military-prep/career-and-technical-education/programs-of-study-additional-resources
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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Career Cluster
Statewide Program of Study: Agriculture Business, Leadership, �and Communications
Course Information
Level 1
Course | | Prerequisites | Corequisites | Career Clusters |
Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources* 13000200 (1 credit) | | Prerequisites: None�Corequisites: None Recommended Prerequisites: None Recommended Corequisites: None | 1. Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources |
Level 2
Course | | Prerequisites | Corequisites | Career Clusters |
Professional Standards in Agribusiness 13000800 (0.5 credit) | | Prerequisites: None�Corequisites: None Recommended Prerequisites: None Recommended Corequisites: None | 1. Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources |
Entrepreneurship I* 13011101 (1 credit) | | Prerequisites: None�Corequisites: None Recommended Prerequisites: Principles of Business, Marketing and Finance Recommended Corequisites: None | |
Level 3
Course | | Prerequisites | Corequisites | Career Clusters |
Agribusiness Management and Marketing 13000900 (1 credit) | | Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Recommended Prerequisites: None Recommended Corequisites: None | 1. Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources |
* Indicates course is included in more than one program of study.
For additional information on the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources career cluster,
contact cte@tea.texas.gov or visit https://tea.texas.gov/cte
[LEA name] does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: [title], [address], [telephone number], [email]. Further nondiscrimination information can be found at Notification of Nondiscrimination in Career and Technical Education Programs.
Agriculture Business, Leadership,� and Communications
Course | | Prerequisites | Corequisites | Career Clusters |
Agricultural Leadership, Research, and Communications N1300266 (1 credit) | | Prerequisites: One credit from courses in the AFNR career cluster Corequisites: None Recommended Prerequisites: None Recommended Corequisites: None | 1. Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources |
Career and Technical Education Project-Based Capstone* First Time Taken: 12701101 (1 credit) | | Prerequisites: None�Corequisites: None Recommended Prerequisites: None Recommended Corequisites: None | |
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Level 4
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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Career Cluster
Statewide Program of Study: Agriculture Business, Leadership, �and Communications
Course Information
Level 4
Course | | Prerequisites | Corequisites | Career Clusters |
Career Preparation for Programs of Study* First Time Taken: 12701121 (2 credits) | | Prerequisites: At least one Level 2 �or higher CTE course Corequisites: None Recommended Prerequisites: None Recommended Corequisites: None | |
Career Preparation for Programs of Study + Extended Career Preparation* First Time Taken: 12701141 (3 credits) | | Prerequisites: At least one Level 2 or higher CTE course Corequisites: None Recommended Prerequisites: None Recommended Corequisites: None | 1. Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources 2. Architecture and Construction 3. Arts, Audio Visual Technology and Communication 4. Business, Marketing, and Finance 5. Education and Training 6. Energy 7. Health Science 8. Hospitality and Tourism 9. Human Services 10. Information Technology 11. Law and Public Service 12. Manufacturing 13. Transportation, Distribution and Logistics |
* Indicates course is included in more than one program of study.
For additional information on the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources career cluster, �contact cte@tea.texas.gov or visit https://tea.texas.gov/cte
[LEA name] does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: [title], [address], [telephone number], [email]. Further nondiscrimination information can be found at Notification of Nondiscrimination in Career and Technical Education Programs.
Agriculture Business, Leadership,� and Communications