Agricultural Education
Agricultural Education Programs of Study
Agricultural Education includes programs of study designed to prepare students for occupations in horticulture, agricultural business, natural resources management, agricultural machinery and production agriculture.
Agricultural Education stresses the development of skills in all aspects of agricultural businesses and industries, including planning, management, safety, finances and leadership.
Course Revisions
The following courses were revised for implementation during the 2019-2020 school year. All curriculum frameworks are available through VERSO from the CTE Resource Center:
- Agricultural Education—Development (8053)
- Agricultural Education—Preparation (8050)
- Biological Applications in Agriculture (8086)
- Biotechnology Applications in Agriculture (8087)
- Forestry Management (8042)
- Forestry Management, Advanced (8043)
- Operating the Farm Business (8014)
- Outdoor Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Systems Management (8043)
Instructional Resources
- Agricultural Education Course Listing-This is a Word document.
- Essential Competency List for Agricultural Education
– Virginia's CTE Resource Center
- Industry Credentialing
Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)
Virginia FFA Organization
Makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education preparing students for careers in the food, fiber, and natural resources industries. For more information, visit the CTSO web page.
High-Quality Work-Based Learning
Additional Resources
- Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Program Resources
- Licensure Endorsement Requirements for Agricultural Education
- Career Planning Guide
Outside Resources
- Virginia Tech Department of Agricultural and Extension Education
- Virginia State University Department of Agriculture
- Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE)
- Virginia Association for Career and Technical Education (Virginia ACTE)
Virginia CTE Agricultural Education Listserv
If you are not on the Virginia CTE Agricultural Education Listserv, contact LaVeta Nutter to be added.