Agricultural Education for the Disadvantaged 8050

Suggested Grade Levels: 9 or 10 or 11 or 12 (36 weeks)

Approximately one-half of this course is devoted to areas of horticulture, including growing and reproducing plants, and investigating the landscaping and floriculture industries. However, as this course is meant to be customized by the instructor, a wide variety of areas is represented, including woodworking; agricultural science, mechanics, tools, and machinery; animal care; ecology and environmental management; forestry; parks and natural resource management; and business operations.  

For additional information, please contact the Agricultural Education Service, Virginia Department of Education.

The career cluster will be determined by other courses taken in conjunction with this course to build a concentration sequence.

Concentration Sequences Career Cluster(s) and Pathway(s) Available Credentials
(A combination of the course above and those below, equivalent to two 36-week courses)
Students wishing to complete a specialization may take additional courses appropriate to their career pathways.
For federal reporting (choose one) Upon Completion of the Above Course
The cluster/pathway information for this course will be determined by other courses taken in conjunction with this course to build a concentration sequence. Certifications