Agribusiness and Animal Science

Instructor:   Mrs. Naomi Knight

 

	Agribusiness/Animal Science program at Harford Technical High School is a four-year program. Students will study the foundations of agribusiness, production and companion animal care, and veterinary assistance. In the senior year, students may participate in the Cooperative Work Experience Program.                 Agribusiness/Animal Science provides a broad base of experience in agriculture sales and service, and professionally related areas of study so that students will realize the diversity of this field. Occupational areas include veterinary assistance, agribusiness sales and service, and large and companion animal husbandry. Graduates successfully completing the program have an advantage over non-technical high school students. Students have the beginning of a skill that will allow them to achieve a good income within a few years of graduation, as well as preparing them for higher education if they so desire. Students can continue their education at colleges and universities, and community colleges in related fields. Close proximity to Essex Community College for Veterinary Technology can lead to a two year degree and the Registered Veterinary Technician license. Students can also attend the University of Maryland at College Park or other neighboring colleges to further their study of animal science. Area businesses where students may find employment include veterinarians and veterinary hospitals, dog grooming salons, horse boarding facilities, agricultural sales and service businesses, and research laboratories. Successful students in the program need to possess solid math, science and communications skills, demonstrate an appreciation of agriculture and animals, exhibit a strong desire for community service, and have the ability to work with others.