Industy Overview:

The California Agriculture and Natural Resources sector is designed to provide a foundation in agriculture for all agriculture students. Students engage in an instructional program that integrates academic and technical preparation and focuses on career awareness, career exploration, and skill preparation. California recognizes seven career pathways in the Agriculture and Natural Resources sector. The pathways emphasize real-world, occupationally relevant experiences of significant scope and depth in Agricultural Business, Agricultural Mechanics, Agriscience, Animal Science, Forestry and Natural Resources, Ornamental Horticulture, and Plant and Soil Science. Integral components of classroom and laboratory instruction, supervised agricultural experience projects, and leadership and interpersonal skills development prepare students for continued training, advanced educational opportunities, or entry to a career.

Possible Careers in the Agriculture and Natural Resources Industry

Torrance Unified currently offers one CTE pathway program in the Agriculture & Natural Resources sector.

Plant and Soil Science