Copyright © 2025
The components of this instructional framework were developed by the following curriculum development panelists:
David Benjamin, Owner, Vera Luce Farm, Buffalo Junction
Stuart Byrd, Instructor, Lord Botetourt High School, Botetourt County Public Schools
Thelonius Cook, Owner, Mighty Thundercloud Edible Forest, Birdsnest
Eric Fitzgerald, Agriculture Admissions Advisor, Blue Ridge Community College, Weyers Cave
Rachel Henley, Working Lands and State Advocacy Specialist, Virginia Farm Bureau, Henrico
Edward McCann, Jr., Instructor, Appomattox County High School, Appomattox County Public Schools
Albert J. McGhee, Owner, Vivian Scott Richardson, Sr. Memorial Farm, Louisa County
Cole Ramsey, Instructor, Nelson County High School, Nelson County Public Schools
Becky Ramsey, Branch Manager, Farm Credit of the Virginias, Culpeper
Andy Seibel, Associate Extension Specialist, FFA Executive Secretary, Virginia Cooperative Extension, Blacksburg
Correlations to the Virginia Standards of Learning were reviewed and updated by the following:
Vickie L. Inge, Mathematics Committee Member, Virginia Mathematics and Science Coalition
Anne F. Markwith, New Teacher Mentor (Science), Gloucester County Public Schools
The framework was edited and produced by the CTE Resource Center:
Nathan K. Pope, Writer/Editor
Kevin P. Reilly, Administrative Coordinator
The development of this framework was overseen by the Virginia Department of Education Office of Career and Technical Education:
LaVeta Nutter, Specialist, Agricultural Education and Related Clusters
Karen Charney, Coordinator, Curriculum and Instruction
Kelly C. Davis, Associate Director, Curriculum, Instruction, and Innovation
Dr. J. Anthony Williams, Director
Virginia Department of Education
P.O. Box 2120
Richmond, VA 23218-2120
CTE Resource Center
2002 Bremo Road, Lower Level
Richmond, VA 23226
Phone: (804)673-3778
Fax: (804)673-3798
http://www.CTEresource.orgLinks to an external site.
The Center is a grant project of the Virginia Department of Education, Office of Career and Technical Education, and is administered by Henrico County Public Schools, Department of Career and Technical Education.
The Virginia Department of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, political affiliation, or against otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. The policy permits appropriate employment preferences for veterans and specifically prohibits discrimination against veterans. The following position has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the Department's non-discrimination policies:
Deputy Superintendent - Finance and Operations
Virginia Department of Education
P.O. Box 2120
Richmond, Virginia 23218-2120
Phone: 804-225-2025
For further information on federal non-discrimination regulations, contact the Office for Civil Rights at OCR.DC@ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.