DAILY LAB
Agricultural Education provides training to students interested in agriculture and natural resources using agricultural science and agricultural business management principles. Students learn in a hands-on setting about plant and animal science, soil and environmental science, food science, woodworking, welding, FFA leadership, and parliamentary procedure.
Supervised Agricultural Experience
The Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program gives students the opportunity to learn about agriculture in real-life settings outside of the school day. Students will complete a year-long exploration of agricultural careers or fields of interest by conducting hands-on research and/or projects. SAE programs may include, but are not limited to: raising animals or plants, job placement, conducting research projects, job shadowing, computer-based research, interviewing, mentorships, field trips, or attending presentations about agricultural occupations. Each student will design his/her SAE program around his/her interests and will work with the instructor to determine how the program will be graded.
CAREER PATH
Students can pursue a career in the following areas:
Animal Science: veterinarian, animal nutritionist, zoologist, meat inspector, livestock geneticist, small animal caretaker, livestock producer
Plant Science: soil and water specialist, botanist, greenhouse manager, golf course superintendent, horticulturalist, flower shop owner, nursery manager, agronomist
Natural Resources: park ranger, fish and game officer, naturalist, wildlife biologist, fisheries manager, forest worker, water monitoring technician
Agribusiness: Ag economist, Ag accountant, salesperson, livestock trader, store operator/manager, commodity broker, loan officer, Ag lawyer
Environmental Science: health and safety technician, environmental planner, sanitation engineer, geologist, hazardous materials handler
Power and Structural Systems: GPS technician, engineer, machinist, welder, surveyor, machinery salesperson
Food Science: food and drug inspector, meat cutter and grader, produce buyer, dietician, food science researcher, food product development.
“Edgewood/Butler Tech FFA and Agricultural Education classes are the reason I am succeeding at The Ohio State University. These programs helped me to find my passion for agriculture, build leadership skills, develop career goals, and make lifelong friendships” — Callie Wells, Graduate
2 or 4 year colleges offering Agricultural majors:
•The Ohio State University (Main Campus)
•The Ohio State University - ATI
•Wilmington College
•Hocking College
•The University of Findley
•Owens Community College
