What is agriscience?

Agriscience is the study of farms, plants and animals to help grow food and keep farms strong.

Common careers include farmers, food testers and soil techs.

College students interested in agriscience tend to get degrees in environmental science and biology, while direct-to-career students tend to work as farm technicians and greenhouse workers after high school.

COURSES

Course order	Course names	Credentials earned
1	Fundamentals of Agriscience (Prerequisite)	NCCER Core
2	Intermediate Agriscience
3	Career Pathway Project in AFRM

Certifications

NCCER CORE

This portable, industry-recognized certification prepares students for entry-level jobs across agriculture, construction and skilled trades. It also serves as a foundation for more advanced technical certifications.

DIRECT TO CAREER

Ready to jump right into your career?

You can apply for the following jobs directly after graduating:

Farm Technician
Agricultural Equipment Operator
Greenhouse or Nursery Worker
Soil and Water Conservation Technician

Required certifications:

Commercial Pesticide Applicator License
OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Card

COLLEGE

Hone your skills before making your mark.

College pathways:

Agricultural Science

Agribusiness

Plant Science

Soil and Environmental Science

Agricultural Education

Local college options

The University of Alabama: Environmental Science, Biology

Stillman College: Biology B.S.

Shelton State: Environmental and Natural Resources short-term certificates

Dual Enrollment

Thinking about starting college early?

The University of Alabama, Shelton State Community College, Stillman College and Auburn University all offer dual enrollment courses you can take in high school to graduate college earlier – no matter where you decide to go to college.

DUAL ENROLLMENT COURSES

Alabama-approved CRI options:

"Adult Beef Quality Assurance (The following three components are required to complete the CRI) • Cow/Calf, Stocker/Backgrounder, Feedyard

Briggs and Stratton Technician (Two of the following areas REQUIRED) • Theory of operation, Carburetors and fuel systems, Governors, Compression, Ignition systems

Carpentry Helper – Skills for Success

Construction and Skilled Trade Assessment (CAST)

Ducks Unlimited Ecology Conservation and Management Certification

Excavator Operator – Skills for Success

FAA Part 107

Forestry Worker Certification

Home Builders Association of Alabama Residential Construction Skills Certification

Integrated Pest Management Certification

Landscape Design (LD) Permit

Landscape Design and Plant Materials Certification

Landscape Management Technician

Land Survey Helper – Skills for Success

MSSC – Certified Production Technician (CPT): Each module will count as a CRI.

Skid Steer – Skills for Success

Specialty Crops

Urban Forestry Technician"

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