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Ag Mechanical & Engineering
Innovation & Design Community

Pathway

Agriculture

Location

BHS
BHS

Dual Credit Provider

Ivy Tech Community College
Ivy Tech Community College

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Pathway Invitation

Does working on farm machinery and agricultural power appeal to you? Check out this concentration.

This hands-on program teaches students how to use and work with machinery in the agricultural industry after an introductory agriculture course. Students will learn about tool use, safety, and problem-solving in areas like electricity, plumbing, and technology. They will also explore careers through Future Farmers of America and a Supervised Agricultural Experience. The program includes leadership training and practical skills in agricultural power and technology, with a final course focused on metalwork and building structures used in agriculture.

Ag Mechanical & Engineering Pathway Sequence

Grade 9

Freshman Year

  • English 9
  • Algebra I
  • Biology
  • World Civ.
  • PE I & PE II

Pathway Courses

  • Principles of Agriculture
Grade 10

Sophomore Year

OR
  • English 10
  • Geometry
  • Chemistry OR ICP
Grade 11

Junior Year

  • English
  • Algebra II
  • Science Elective
  • US History

Pathway Courses

  • Ag Power I
Grade 12

Senior Year

  • English
  • Government
  • Economics

Pathway Courses

  • Ag Power II
  • Work-Based Learning Capstone
  • *Required pathway courses may be taken out of sequence at the discretion of the guidance department.
  • **ITCC courses are subject to change.
Pathway Careers

Potential Careers

  • Farm operations manager
  • Agricultural engineer
  • Farm equipment sales
Pathway Certifications

Potential Certifications/Credentials

  • NONE