• Programs Details:

    The Agriscience Program introduces students to the range of agricultural opportunities and the pathways of study they may pursue. Science, mathematics, reading, and writing components are woven in the context of agriculture and students use the introductory skills and knowledge developed throughout the course curriculum.

    Program Location:

    Desert Sunrise High School

    Median Salary:

    $29,000-$65,000

    Related Careers:

    Agribusiness
    Agriculture Educator/FFA Advisor
    Agricultural Communications 
    Agricultural Engineers
    Agronomist
    Beekeeper
    Biologist
    Botanist
    Ecologist
    Farming
    Forestry Technician 
    Florist
    Lab Technician
    Nutritionist
    Park Ranger
    Pharmacologist
    Wildlife Officer
    Zoologist

    Student Organization/CTSO: 

    FFA Agricultural Education is our co-curricular student organization that provides students the opportunity to compete, travel, earn awards and most importantly develop leadership skills. Today, the National FFA Organization remains committed to the individual student, providing a path to achievement in premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.

    Certifications:

    OSHA 10-Agriculture 
    Arizona Agriculture Skills and Competencies Certificate

    Advisory Board:

    Matt Lewis, University of Arizona, Retired AgriScience Teacher
    Jadee Rohner, Coolidge High School, Master Teacher, Previous AgriScience Teacher
    Anna Aja, Auctioneer, Past Member of Beef Council, FFA Supporter
    Reagan & Sean Dugan, T&K Red River Dairy, Past FFA Members
    Kevin Gatten, Lucid Motors, Past FFA Member

Instructor

  • Victoria Rackley

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