Technological and economic factors have changed the way people around the world perceive the importance of agriculture. Agritechnology is the teaching of agricultural sciences, natural resources, land management, and the 21st Century tools and technologies used in the field. The curriculum includes horticulture, livestock management, agricultural science, and more. It is taught through hands-on experiences that prepare students for both entry-level jobs and/or higher-level education.
Agritechnology
Program Offered At
Potential Industry Certifications / Credentials
- Agritechnology Technician
- Animal Science Specialist Certification
- Agriculture Associate Certification
Areas of Study
- Hands-on, real-world Agriculture experiences are taught on-site at Fort Pierce Westwood’s agriculture facility which includes steer barn, swine stalls, growing fields, and much more!
- Students learn about agriculture, food, and natural resources.
- A wide variety of skills are emphasized with classroom and lab lessons including science, math, communications, leadership, management, and industry-related technologies.
- Future Farmers of America (FFA) is an active co-curricular student organization whose activities are fully integrated into the program. FFA provides students hands-on experience in leadership, organization, public speaking, directed-studies, and more.
- Students will have the opportunity to achieve the Agricultural Technician credential offered through the Florida Farm Bureau.
Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)
Labor Market Information
This program supports students' college and career readiness. Students are college and career ready when they have the knowledge, skills, and academic preparation needed to enroll and succeed in college credit-bearing courses within an associate or bachelor degree program without the need for remediation. Students need these same attributes and levels of achievement to enter and succeed in post-secondary workforce education or to enter a career path offering a living wage and future advancement.
Programs
- 3D Animation
- Academy of Finance
- Accounting Applications
- Advanced Manufacturing Technology
- Aerospace Technologies
- Agritechnology
- Allied Health - FPC
- Allied Health - FPWA
- Allied Health - PSLH
- Allied Health - SLWC
- Allied Health - TCHS
- Applied Cybersecurity
- Applied Robotics
- Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair
- Building Construction Technology
- Commercial Art
- Criminal Justice
- Culinary Arts
- Digital Design
- Digital Media / Multimedia Design
- Digital Video Technology
- Early Childhood Education
- Engineering Technology
- Exercise Science
- Fashion Marketing
- Game Simulation / Animation / Visual Design
- Health Unit Coordinator
- Industrial Biotechnology
- International Business
- Microsoft Academy
- Outboard Marine Service Technology
- Pharmacy Technician
- Project Lead the Way / Biomedical Sciences
- Project Lead the Way / Computer Science and Robotics
- Project Lead-the-Way / Engineering
- Sports Recreation and Entertainment Marketing
- Teacher Assisting
- Technical Design
- TV Production
- Veterinary Assisting
- Web Development