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Animal Agribusiness
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

Are you fascinated with hands-on animal farming but also want to know how to manage the business side of it? The animal agribusiness pathway will give you the tools you need.

The animal agribusiness concentration begins with a general exploration of agriculture during freshman year, covering topics such as animal and plant systems, natural resources, and agricultural technologies. The next year, the focus shifts to animal agriculture, where students engage in practical activities and labs to learn about anatomy, nutrition, reproduction, biosecurity, and career opportunities in animal science. The coursework portion of the concentration concludes with an advanced study of genetics, breeding, biotechnology, and sustainable practices in animal science. Students build leadership and career skills through active involvement in FFA and hands-on agricultural projects. A year-long supervised agricultural experience caps off the requirements, showing students how to apply skills in real-world scenarios.

Animal Agribusiness 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

  • English 10
  • Geometry
  • Chemistry OR ICP

Pathway Courses

  • Animal Science
Grade 11

Junior Year

  • English
  • Algebra II
  • US History

Pathway Courses

  • Advanced Life Science - Animals
  • Supervised Agriculture Experience (Summer SAE)
Grade 12

Senior Year

  • English
  • Pre-Calculus
  • Government
  • Economics

Pathway Courses

  • Work-Based Learning SAE
  • *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 owner
  • Farm operations manager
  • Agricultural market research analyst
Pathway Certifications

Potential Certifications/Credentials

  • Ivy Tech Animal Agribusiness Certificate