Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

Themes: CTE Handbook, Agriculture, Food, Natural Resources. Lilah works as an organic farmer. She loves figuring out how to make crops grow without using harsh chemicals. Chen works as a food inspector. He ensures that food is properly prepared and packaged. His friend Mason works at the local grocery store. Mason started as a stocker and worked his way up to grocery store manager. What do Lilah, Chen, and Mason have in common? They all have jobs in the field of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources. Keep reading for more information about roles in this field. Help students navigate their plans for life after high school with the CTE Journeys Handbooks. These handbooks explore careers, with a deep focus on opportunities that do not require a degree from a traditional four-year college program. The books dig into rewards and challenges facing different fields, types of roles in specific industries, and the skills and interests that will benefit those considering each career path. Education and training requirements are included, along with next steps to support readers in moving forward in a specific field. Real-world scenarios help students understand typical days in different roles. An extensive glossary is included to help students build career-related vocabulary. Each handbook is approximately 100 pages.