Agriculture

Program Coordinator

Gary Blankenship - Hinckley-Big Rock HS
(815) 286-7532
gblankenship@hbr429.org

Matt Wilson - Somonauk HS
(815) 498-1866
wilsonm@somonauk.net

Program Description

Agricultural Mechanics & Technology prepares individuals to select, operate, service, maintain and repair a variety of agriculture machinery and equipment.

Natural Resources Conservation involves the conservation and/or management of air, soil, water, land, fish, and wildlife for economic and recreational purposes.

Agricultural Business and Management includes Ag management, finance, marketing and a foundation in crop and livestock production practices, leadership skills and hands-on occupational experience.

Organized experiences in FFA supplement the Agricultural programs. Record keeping skills and career exploration are stressed. Job shadowing and working in an agricultural setting is part of this curriculum.

Course of Study

High Schools with approved Agriculture VALEES Courses: You may be eligible for credit for:
Indian Creek HS
Serena HS
Somonauk HS		 Kishwaukee College Course AGR 103 (Agriculture Science - 4 semester hours)
Hinckley-Big Rock HS
Newark HS
Serena HS
Somonauk HS		 Joliet Junior College Course AGRI 120
(Introduction to Agriculture/Supply Business - 3 semester hours)
or
AGRI 150 (Introduction to Agriculture Mechanization - 3 semester hours)

Educational Opportunities

Continue your education at....

Illinois Valley Community College

Joliet Junior College

Kishwaukee College

Careers in Agriculture

  • Agricultural Salesperson
  • Fertilizer/Chemical Service Technician
  • Veterinarian Technician/Animal Caretaker
  • Product/Service Support Technician
  • Food Production Specialist
  • Power Equipment Technician
  • Diesel Technician
  • Soil Conservation Technician
  • Livestock Manager
  • Wildlife Manager
  • Forest Manager
  • Naturalist
  • Agriculture Teacher
  • Agronomist/Soil Scientist

Horticulture

Program Description

Comprehensive programs designed to give hands-on experiences in the areas of floriculture, greenhouse management, nursery operations, floral design, resource conservation, mechanics, and landscaping.

Organized experiences in FFA supplement the Horticultural programs. Record keeping skills and career exploration are stressed. Job shadowing and working in a Horticulture setting is part of this curriculum.

Contact your local guidance counselor or Horticulture instructor for more information on enrolling in these classes.

Course of Study

High Schools with approved Horticulture VALEES Courses: You may be eligible for credit for Joliet Junior College Course:
Hinckley-Big Rock HS Indian Creek HS
Newark HS
Oswego HS
Paw Paw HS		 HORT 100, Introduction to Horticulture
(3 semester hours)
Oswego HS HORT 280,
Floral Design I
(3 semester hours)

Educational Opportunities

Continue your education at....

Illinois Valley Community College

Joliet Junior College

Kishwaukee College

Careers in Horticulture

  • Greenskeeper
  • Golf Courses
  • Landscape operations
  • Nursery operations
  • Florist
  • Grower
  • Machine operator
  • Landscaper
  • Retail Florist
  • Nursery Manager
  • Greenhouse Manager
  • Garden Center Manager
  • Greens Superintendent

 

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