Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Pathway
Careers in Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Turn your passion for agriculture, animals, the environment, or technology into a rewarding career. Alabama's Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources programs give students hands-on experience, industry-recognized credentials, and pathways to high-demand careers in agribusiness, environmental science, forestry, animal systems, food production, and natural resource management. Build real-world skills today that can lead directly to college opportunities, technical training, or a successful career after graduation.
Explore the Careers Waiting for You
Get hands-on with the science and technology that power modern agriculture. As an agricultural technician, you'll work with crops, livestock, research projects, and cutting-edge equipment while building skills that employers need. This career pathway can open doors to opportunities in agribusiness, environmental management, agricultural research, and food production industries.
Turn your love for animals into a rewarding career as a veterinary technician. You'll work alongside veterinarians to provide medical care, assist with procedures, and help keep pets and animals healthy. This pathway can lead to opportunities in veterinary clinics, animal hospitals, research facilities, zoos, and animal care organizations.
Build a career outdoors while helping protect forests, wildlife habitats, and natural resources. As a Forest and Conservation Technician, you'll gain hands-on experience in land management, environmental monitoring, and conservation projects that make a lasting impact. This pathway can lead to opportunities with forestry agencies, parks, conservation organizations, and natural resource management teams.
A New Way to Grow
We consider Alabama’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) program to be the foundation for our state’s future. CTE is focused on developing the skills of K-12 students and strives to prepare them for postsecondary learning and workforce opportunities. It also provides them essential leadership skills through participation in student organizations. CTE is learning that works for Alabama.