• About Our Program

• RRPS Pathways

• Careers Available

• New Mexico Industries

• After Graduation

• Industry Certifications

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Do you enjoy working with plants and animals? Interested in working to conserve natural resources or protect the environment? This cluster includes careers in the planning, production, processing, management, distribution, and marketing of agricultural products, including food, plants, animals, fabrics, wood, and crops.

Source: NM Career Clusters Guide, 2020

The Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Cluster has many career pathways available to students, including, but not limited to:

• Landscaping & Groundskeeping Workers

• Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers

• Environmental Scientists

• Agricultural & Food Science Technicians

• Forest and Conservation Technicians

• Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists

New Mexico has a robust and growing Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources industry, meaning jobs are plentiful for graduating students. Listed below are some links to local industry organizations:

• NM Agriculture in the Classroom

• NM Agriculture Education & FFA Association

• National FFA Organization

• Career Pathways - NM

• NM Career Solutions

Upon graduation from our program, there are many opportunities for students to pursue post-secondary education, including, but not limited to:

• Bachelor of Science in Agriculture - New Mexico State University

• Bachelor of Science In Agricultural Education - Eastern New Mexico University

• Associate of Arts in Agriculture - Eastern New Mexico University

Students successfully completing one of our Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Cluster programs may be eligible to earn some or all of the following certifications: