Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (AFNR) Cluster
This career cluster prepares for careers in planning, implementation, production, management, processing and/or marketing of agriculture commodities and services, distribution, financing, and development of agricultural commodities and resources including food, fiber, wood products, natural resources, horticulture, and other plant and animal products. It also includes related professional, technical and educational services.
For a downloadable handout click here: AFNR Cluster At-A-Glance
Typical High School Classes
- Ag Food and Natural Resources
- Animal Science
- Plant Science
- Horticulture
- AgriBusiness
- Veterinary Science
- Environmental and Natural Resources
- Nursery and Landscape
- Food Science
- Welding
- Small Engines
Career & Technical Student Organizations
Get involved with these organizations that support Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources!
Occupations & Average Entry Wage
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians – $27,205
Environmental Engineers – $55,064
Soil and Plant Scientists – $36,980
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators – $30,039
Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products – $40,472
Biological Technicians – $28,094
Environmental Engineering Technicians – $27,585
Find more H3 jobs at: h3.ne.gov
*This H3 list based on projected highest number of openings in Nebraska through 2024. Source: Nebraska Department of Labor, Office of Labor Market Information
Education Pathways to begin your career
| Pathway | Certificate | Diploma | Associate’s Degree | Bachelor’s Degree | Military |
| AGRIBUSINESS | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| AGRICULTURE EDUCATION TEACHER | ✔ | ||||
| AG SCIENCES / PRECISION AG | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| AGRICULTURE BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| AGRONOMY | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| ANIMAL SCIENCE | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| DAIRY TECHNICIAN / SCIENCE | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| DEERE CONSTRUCTION & FORESTRY EQUIPMENT TECH | ✔ | ||||
| DIESEL TECHNOLOGY – AG EQUIPMENT | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| DIVERSIFIED AGRICULTURE | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| FOOD SCIENCE | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| HORTICULTURE & GOLF COURSE MANAGEMENT | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| LIVESTOCK MANAGEMENT | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| MECHANIZED AGRICULTURE | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| NATURAL RESOURCES | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY / SCIENCE | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Check out all education and training options. Entry into these careers may begin with:
- Apprenticeships
- On-the-job training
- Attaining stackable credentials
- Entry-level employment