ISBE Career Pathways in Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources (AFNR)      
August 1, 2020 begins a transition to the new AFNR Course Matrix with eight career pathways.  Click on a pathway to view career titles or click on a course title to view the description and outline. Course outlines for newly added courses are currently in development and will be posted soon. Printable version - 2023-24 AFNR Course Matrix and FY23 Course Descriptions.   For assistance, contact a FCAE program advisor.   

• AFNR State Curriculum Index identifying 834 lesson plan titles.
• ISBE Work-Based Learning Manual. Teacher qualifications are listed on page 26. 
• Suggested list of courses that can fulfill academic graduation requirements in science, consumer education, math, and social studies.  School Code that allows you to use CTE classes to count for academic Credit: code
• Industry-Recognized Credentials Running List

	Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources	Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources	Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources	Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources	Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources	Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources	Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources	Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
	01.0101	01.0901	01.0000	15.0507	01.0401	03.0101	01.0601	01.0201
	Agribusiness Systems	Animal Systems	Biotechnology Systems	Environmental Service Systems	Food Products and Processing Systems	Natural Resource Systems	Plant Systems	Power, Structural and Technical Systems
GROUP 1: ORIENTATION COURSES (Minimum Selection: One course from Group 1 or 2)
	Exploring Food &Agriculture	Exploring Food &Agriculture	Exploring Food &Agriculture	Exploring Food &Agriculture	Exploring Food &Agriculture	Exploring Food &Agriculture	Exploring Food &Agriculture	Exploring Food &Agriculture
	Principles of AFNR	Principles of AFNR	Principles of AFNR	Principles of AFNR	Principles of AFNR	Principles of AFNR	Principles of AFNR	Principles of AFNR
	STEM In AFNR	STEM In AFNR	STEM In AFNR	STEM In AFNR	STEM In AFNR	STEM In AFNR	STEM In AFNR	STEM In AFNR
	Career Exploration	Career Exploration	Career Exploration	Career Exploration	Career Exploration	Career Exploration	Career Exploration	Career Exploration
GROUP 2: INTRODUCTORY COURSES
	Introduction to the Agricultural Industry	Introduction to the Agricultural Industry	Introduction to the Agricultural Industry	Introduction to the Agricultural Industry	Introduction to the Agricultural Industry	Introduction to the Agricultural Industry	Introduction to the Agricultural Industry	Introduction to the Agricultural Industry
	Foundational Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE)	Foundational Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE)	Foundational Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE)	Foundational Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE)	Foundational Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE)	Foundational Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE)	Foundational Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE)	Foundational Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE)
	Basic Agricultural Science	Basic Agricultural Science	Basic Agricultural Science	Basic Agricultural Science	Basic Agricultural Science	Basic Agricultural Science	Basic Agricultural Science	Basic Agricultural Science
	Basic Agricultural Business	Basic Animal Science	Basic Biotechnology	Basic Environmental Science	Basic Food Processing	Basic Natural Resource Management	Basic Horticultural Science	Basic Agricultural Mechanics
		Basic Biological Science Applications in Agriculture - Animals		Basic Physical Science Applications in Agriculture			Basic Biological Science Applications in Agriculture (BSAA)- Plants	Basic Physical Science Applications in Agriculture
GROUP 3: SKILLS COURSE (Minimum Selection: One Course from Group 3)
	Agricultural Business Management	Animal Science	Agricultural Biotechnology	Environmental Science	Food Science	Natural Resources Conservation Management	Horticulture Production & Management	Advanced Agricultural Mechanics
	Agricultural Sales and Marketing	Veterinary Science	Agricultural and Biological Engineering (ABE)	Water Treatment	Animal Processing	Wildlife Management	Landscaping & Turf Management	Agricultural Construction
	Agricultural Communications	Service and Support Animal Training			Plant Processing	Hunter Safety	Landscape Management	Agricultural Welding
	Agricultural Economics	Advanced Biological Science Applications in Agriculture (BSAA)			Community Food Production	Forestry	Greenhouse Production	Agricultural Metal Fabrication
	Global Agriculture	Advanced Biological Science Applications in Agriculture (BSAA) Animals				Urban Forestry	Agronomy	Agricultural Engineering
	Agricultural Entrepreneurship						Urban Agriculture	Agricultural Engine Maintenance
							Advanced Biological Science Applications in Agriculture (BSAA)	Agricultural Electrical Systems
							Advanced Biological Science Applications in Agriculture (BSAA)-Plant
GROUP 4: ADVANCED COURSE (Optional)
	Agribusiness Systems Independent Study	Animal Systems Independent Study	Agricultural Biotechnology Systems Independent Study	Environmental Service Systems Independent Study	Food Products and Processing Systems Independent Study	Natural Resources Systems Independent Study	Plant Systems Independent Study	Power, Structural and Technical Systems Independent Study
	Agriculture Computers and Technology	Agriculture Computers and Technology	Agriculture Computers and Technology	Agriculture Computers and Technology	Agriculture Computers and Technology	Agriculture Computers and Technology	Agriculture Computers and Technology	Agriculture Computers and Technology
	Agricultural Leadership	Agricultural Leadership	Agricultural Leadership	Agricultural Leadership	Agricultural Leadership	Agricultural Leadership	Agricultural Leadership	Agricultural Leadership
	Agricultural Commodity Marketing	Animal Nutrition	Sustainable Agriculture	Soil Science	Sustainable Agriculture	Soil Science	Turfgrass and Sports Field Management	Geospatial Technology
	Agricultural Government	Animal Genetics	Integrated Pest Management	Alternative Energy	Aquaculture Science and Technology	Alternative Energy	Floral Design	Agricultural Machinery Service
		Small Animal Care	Soil Science	Precision Agriculture		Aquaculture Science and Technology	Sustainable Agriculture	Advanced Agricultural Welding
		Large Animal Care	Biotechnical Engineering	Sustainable Agriculture		Technology, Society and Sustainability	Specialty Crop Production	Advanced Agricultural Engine Maintenance
		Equine Science		Technology, Society and Sustainability		Geospatial Technology	Integrated Pest Management	Biotechnical Engineering
		Aquaculture Science and Technology		Geospatial Technology			Soil Science	Precision Agriculture
				Biotechnical Engineering			Aquaculture Science and Technology	Physical Science Applications in Agriculture II
				Physical Science Applications in Agriculture II			Viticulture
GROUP 5: WORKPLACE EXPERIENCE COURSES
	Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Workplace Experience	Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Workplace Experience	Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Workplace Experience	Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Workplace Experience	Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Workplace Experience	Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Workplace Experience	Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Workplace Experience	Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Workplace Experience
	Agribusiness Systems Workplace Experience	Animal Systems Workplace Experience	Agricultural Biotechnology Systems Workplace Experience	Environmental Service Systems Workplace Experience	Food Products and Processing Systems Workplace Experience	Natural Resource Systems Workplace Experience	Plant Systems Workplace Experience	Power, Structural and Technical Systems Workplace Experience
A quality CTE (Career and Technical Education) program delivers all required elements of Illinois’ definition of Size, Scope, Quality. CTE program elements include: a sequence of courses, each educational entity offering approved courses provides assurance that the course content includes at a minimum the State course description, meets the State’s minimum requirements for course offerings by program, curriculum aligned to state recognized learning standards & industry standards, career pathway guidance, resources to support program/course delivery (licensed & qualified staff, appropriate facilities, adequate equipment, instructional materials, work-based learning experiences, special populations support services, an active affiliated CTSO (Career and Technical Student Organization) chapter), articulation/dual credit agreements, documentation of state agency certification or licensing requirements for occupations regulated by law or licensure, and content which prepare students for reflective of current labor & opportunity for workplace experience or a structured capstone course. Orientation courses are suggested to be taught at the prior-to-secondary or 9th grade levels. Introductory level courses are suggested to be taught at the 9th-11th grade level. Skill level courses are suggested to be taught at the 10th – 12th grade levels. Workplace Experiences Courses are suggested to be taught at the 12th grade level.