Overview
NATURAL RESOURCES
A combination of subject matter and planned learning experiences dealing with conservation and natural resources such as air, forests, soil, aquatics, plants, and wildlife are a part of this course. Students are able to explore interests and pursue careers in forestry, horticulture, landscaping, recreational land use, environmental protection, and a variety of related careers. Students are also instructed in the use of tractors, mowers, greenhouse operation, surveying equipment, and other equipment and tools used in natural resources related fields.
Skills Taught:
- Agricultural Safety
- Agriculture and Human Culture
- Integrated Pest Management
- Plant Anatomy
- Plant Nutrition
- Plant Identification
- Agribusiness/Horticulture Sales
- Soil Science
- Sustainable Agriculture
- Plant Propagation
- Greenhouse Management
- Bio Engineering/Technology
- Equipment Operation
- Lawns Management
- Turf Management
- Career Readiness
- Aquaponics
- Hydroponics
- Landscape Design
- Landscape Maintenance
- Environmental Conservation
Related Careers:
- Agribusiness Consultant
- Environmental Consultant
- Horticulture Specialty Grower
- Landscape Architect/Designer
- Landscape Gardner/Supervisor
- City Planner (Parks/Street Trees)
- Wetlands Conservationist
- Integrated Pest Manager/Applicator
- Park Ranger
Teacher Information:
Christopher Leisher
(814) 677-3097 x1127
cleisher@vtc1.org
Industry Recognized Certifications Available:
CareerSafe - OSHA Certification - Agriculture
Pennsylvania Landscape & Nursery Association - Pennsylvania Certified Horticulturist (PCH)
More Information:
Competency Task Grid
SOAR Articulations site Look for 01.0601 Applied Horticulture/Horticultural Operations, General in the dropdown menu