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AFNR Standards All AgEdNet.com lesson materials have been matched with the National Council for Agriculture Education's "National Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (AFNR) Career Cluster Content Standards." We are excited to provide this valuable information for all our subscribers.

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By Content Standards:

AFNR standards are listed with matching AgEdNet.com lessons.

The AFNR standards are divided into nine areas:

  • LifeKnowledge® and Cluster Skills Standards (CS) -- foundational to study in any of the Cluster's eight pathways. They involve underlying concepts needed for success regardless of the pathway pursued. The standards cover such fundamental concepts as leadership, communication, teamwork and general safety.
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  • Agribusiness Systems (ABS) -- the study of business principles, including management, marketing and finance, and their application to enterprises engaged in Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources.
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  • Animal Systems (AS) -- the study of animal systems, including life processes, health, nutrition, genetics, management and processing, through the study of small animals, aquaculture, livestock, dairy, horses and/or poultry.
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  • Biotechnology Systems (BS) -- the study of data and techniques of applied science for the solution of problems concerning living organisms.
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  • Environmental Service Systems (ESS) -- the study of systems, instruments and technology used in waste management and their influence on the environment.
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  • Food Products and Processing Systems (FPP) -- the study of product development, quality assurance, food safety, production, sales and service, regulation and compliance, and food service within the food science industry.
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  • Natural Resource Systems (NRS) -- the study of the management of soil, water, wildlife, forests and air as natural resources.
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  • Plant Systems (PS) -- the study of plant life cycles, classifications, functions, structures, reproduction, media and nutrients, as well as growth and cultural practices, through the study of crops, turf grass, trees and shrubs and/or ornamental plants.
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  • Power, Structural and Technical Systems (PST) -- the study of agricultural equipment, power systems, alternative fuel sources and precision technology, as well as woodworking, metalworking, welding and project planning for agricultural structures.
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Complete document:

The complete national standards document can be viewed at the Council's Team AgEd Learning Center website. The national standards page is not part of the AgEdNet.com website. To view the complete document, go to this link: National AFNR Career Cluster Content Standards

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