Credentials for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals
9 credential programs ladder toward this occupation. Median wage on completion: $36,150. See full occupation profile →
Certificate
Adult Beef Quality Assurance
National Cattleman's Beef Association (NCBA)
AL
Course
Aquaculture Science
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Acquire and communicate information regarding the history of aquacultureConstruct an explanation of the role of aquaculture within the field of agricultureCollect and analyze data to summarize the economic significance of aquaculture at the local, state, and national levelsObtain and communicate information from published materials regarding technological advancements in aquacultureCompare and contrast the distribution of freshwater, brackish water, and saltwater ecosystemsGather and synthesize information to explain how biological, geological
Certificate
Elanco Fundamentals of Animal Science Certification
Elanco
AL
Course
Fundamentals of Agriscience
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Define agriculture and identify major divisions of the agriculture industryCreate a timeline listing major changes and accomplishments in the history of agricultureUtilize technology to access, manage, and integrate agricultural informationApply problem-solving and decision-making skills to address agribusiness issuesDiscuss the history and structure of agriscience education and its three-circle modelIdentify components of a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE), including manageability, record keeping
Course
Introduction to Animal and Dairy Science
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Trace the history of domestication of livestockIdentify livestock by common names and scientific namesExplain livestock production’s economic benefits for entrepreneurs, companies, and communities. andInvestigate the history of livestock species and breedsIdentify common Alabama livestock breeds and describe characteristics of each one, including physicalCompare and contrast animal body conformation using industry standards for cattle, poultry, and horses
Certificate
NCLCA Principles of Livestock Selection & Evaluation Certification
National Collegiate Livestock Coaches' Association
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Design and evaluate a biosecurity plan for a poultry production operation to prevent incidents arising from natural circResearch and share information about safe procedures for transporting poultry. andSummarize historical and scientific milestones in the poultry industry, including the development of productsExamine potential effects of current trends and possible future developments on production practicesObtain, evaluate, and share information about marketing methods for poultry products and servicesResearch and share information about vertical integration of the poultry industry
Micro-Credential
Tennessee Master Beef Producer Program
The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture