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Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Career & Technical Education Program

Contact Information:

Denise Sullivan, Director of Career & Technical Education
Phone (845) 295-4147 or e-mail dsulliva@scboces.org

Animal Science - Coser 101.035

Through hands-on experience this program prepares students for career opportunities and/or college admissions in the Animal Science major. Over the course of two years, students learn about animal care, livestock production, and the business aspects of this industry. The Animal Science Program includes, but is not limited to, the study of horses, dairy, beef, swine, sheep, poultry, and small animals. The “classroom” for this program is located at Stone Wall Farms in Jeffersonville.

Natural Resources - Coser 101.030

This program is designed to provide students with basic knowledge and skills that will prepare them for employment and educational opportunities in the areas of equipment operation and maintenance, landscape
management and a variety of allied outdoor careers. Topics of study include plant, soil and water science, site engineering, equipment service and repair, landscape construction and maintenance, conservation practices and
greenhouse operations.

Course content includes both theory and hands-on skill development for each subject studied. Major curriculum areas have integrated math, science, TRW, safety and career exploration components. Natural Resources is a 1 or 2 year program that teaches the principles and practices of equipment and resource management. Land labs at a variety of community sites provide students with opportunities to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in practical applications.

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