Agriscience for Plants & Animals

CTE Pathways: Natural Resources & Agriscience

Grow your green thumb!

Turn your love of nature, plants, and animals into a thriving career. Whether your passion is sustainability and land use, animal care and veterinary science, agriculture and farming, or simply working outdoors, come grow your skills in our Agriscience program.

While in our greenhouse, on our grounds, and a variety of community locations, you’ll -

  • Dig into natural resource preservation, urban gardening, landscaping and more
  • Learn to identify and propagate plants
  • Coordinate farm-to-table practices while working with our Hospitality & Culinary program
  • Grow and and care for chickens, rabbits, fish, goats, and other animals
  • Explore zoology as you go behind the scenes at John Ball Zoo
  • Participate in projects at Frederik Meijer Gardens
  • Learn pest management
  • Operate a plant sale open to the public
  • Participate in Future Farmers of America (FFA)
  • Discover opportunities to earn free college credit

Tools & Equipment

  • Shovel
  • Hose

Through this program, you’ll be prepared to earn -

  • Michigan Green Industry Professional

  • Michigan Pesticide Applicators License

  • iCEV Animal or Plant Science 

  • iCEV Conservation & Management


Up to 13 free college credits available*

*Students must meet requirements. 

The number of credits varies by college.


After High School

  • Landscaper

  • Ranch & Farm Worker

  • Nursery and Greenhouse Worker

  • Pesticide Applicator

  • Tree Trimmer/Arborist

  • Food Processor

  • Turf/Course/Irrigation Manager

With Additional Training or College

  • Crop Production Supervisor

  • Agricultural Inspector or Manager or Educator

  • Precision Agriculture Technician

  • Farm/Ranch Manager or Supervisor

  • Agribusiness Sales Rep Or Purchaser

  • Landscaping Manager or Architect

  • Veterinary Technician

  • Sustainability Consultant

  • Soil/Plant Scientist

  • Environmental Economist

  • Ag Business Manager

  • Biosystems Engineer

  • Forester

  • Horticulturist

  • Fisheries and Wildlife Biologist

Future Earning Potential

The range of pay for professionals in Agriscience covers a broad range and depends upon many factors. Below are annual salary ranges for a few roles this program may lead you into.

  • Greenhouse Grower - $22,000-$37,000

  • Landscaping Worker - $24,000-$47,000

  • Veterinary Tech - $29,000-$46,000

  • Pesticide Applicator - $31,000-$47,000

  • Farming/Landscaping Supervisor - $38,000-$96,000

  • Landscape Designer - $38,000-$96,000

  • Soil/Plant Scientist - $40,000-$89,000


Classes are held at:

Kent Career Tech Center

Brent Willett MDARD Integrated Pest Management Certification
Heather Pratt Gardener

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