Teach Argiculture Science Education
One of every five jobs in private industry is related to agriculture.
The agricultural industry constantly needs capable professionals, which makes the need for agriculture teachers obvious. Through teaching agriscience and agribusiness topics, teachers help students learn, grow and develop. The agricultural industry has evolved from a production-centered industry into a competitive field that demands a blend of scientific, technological and business skills.
- Only two percent of the jobs in agriculture are in production.
- 98% are in support areas such as animal/plant science, food science, agribusiness, renewable and natural resources, landscaping and horticulture.
- The agriculture teacher keeps all aspects of agriculture in mind when developing a program of learning for students.
The agriculture education teacher is often an expert at cross-curriculum education, relating many subject areas to agricultural studies. Instruction often requires problem solving using critical thinking skills.
- A skilled agriculture teacher provides opportunities for student leadership development, personal growth and career success.
- The agriculture teacher uses classroom and laboratory instruction as well as supervised work-based experiences to prepare students for advanced study in agriculture (SAE - supervised agriculture experience).
- An agriculture teacher brings media tecnology into the curriculum in a variety of ways.
The agriculture teacher instructs, supervises progress, gives advice, evaluates results, grades the work and serves as a mentor for the youth.
Are you a student interested in learning more about teaching agriculture or are you a mid-career changer who has thought you might enjoy the rewards that come from teaching?
Request more information on a career in teaching Agricultural Education.
