Agriculture Work-Based Learning is a hands-on course designed to connect classroom instruction with real-world agricultural experiences. Students apply technical skills and academic knowledge in authentic agricultural settings through supervised employment, internships, job shadowing, or school- and community-based projects. Learning experiences may take place on farms, in agribusinesses, greenhouses, veterinary or animal science facilities, agricultural mechanics shops, or related industry sites.
Students develop essential employability skills such as professionalism, communication, teamwork, time management, and problem-solving while exploring career pathways in agriculture, food systems, natural resources, and agribusiness. Instruction emphasizes workplace safety, ethical practices, recordkeeping, and career readiness, with ongoing reflection and evaluation to support student growth. This course provides students with meaningful exposure to agricultural careers while strengthening workforce skills aligned to postsecondary education and industry expectations.
Approval for work based learning opportunity is required.