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This pathway encompasses all the critical occupations that give us what we eat, the parks and open space where we relax and enjoy nature, as well as the healthcare for our pets and livestock.

Precision Agriculture Technicians are growing at 5% with a median annual salary of $71,500 in NM while Veterinary Technicians are growing at 11% with a median annual salary of $32,100 in NM.

Plant and Biotechnology Systems Concentration

• Intro to Ag Science A & B

• Landscaping A & B

• DC Intro To Horticulture (1 sem, 1.0 credit), DC with ENMU

• DC Crop Science (1 sem, 1.0 credit) DC with ENMU

Animal Systems Concentration

• Intro to Ag Science A & B

• Science of Large Animals (1 sem, .5 credit)

• DC Animal Science (1 sem, 1.0 credit) DC with ENMU

Natural Resources Systems Concentration

• Intro to Ag Science A & B

• Wildlife Mgt (1 sem, .5 credit)

• Agriculture 3A & 3B (Environmental)

• DC Animal Science (1 sem, 1.0 credit) DC with ENMU

General Agriculture or Agriculture Business Concentration

• Intro to Ag Science A & B

• Agricultural Leadership/Communication (1 sem, .5 credit)

• Agriculture 2A & 2B (Applied)

• DC Animal Science (1 sem, 1.0 credit) DC with ENMU

Mr. Kelton McPherson; kelton.mcpherson@rrps.net and Ms. Lauren Huey; lauren.huey@rrps.net

For more information see Mr. McPherson in A1100, Ms. Huey in A1135, or talk to your counselor.