The Fonda-Fultonville Agricultural Education Graduation Pathway provides a broad interdisciplinary foundation in agriculture, as well as more intense study in several concentrations, ranging from agribusiness and agricultural technology to agricultural and animal sciences. These options allow students to gain industry specific experience for a wide variety of careers. Job opportunities are expanding as the agricultural sector grows to meet rapidly growing food demand and biofuel production.
Fonda-Fultonville’s agriculture courses follow the nationally-recognized Curriculum for Agriculture Science Education (CASE). Students learn real-life problem solving to gain experience for post-secondary education and a future career as they earn articulation credits from local post-secondary institutions. Students have the opportunity to join the Fonda-Fultonville FFA, which is recognized as a premier youth organization that prepares members for leadership and careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture.
Agricultural Sciences Strand
Diploma Type
Advanced Regents Diploma
Potential College/Career Paths
- Agronomist
- Plant pathologist
- Education / Extension
- Veterinarian
Required Coursework
- 313 Introduction to Agriculture
- 304 Environmental Science
- 326 Veterinary Science A
- 325 Veterinary Science B
- 328 Production Animal Science A
- Production Animal Science B
- 329 Plant & Greenhouse Science
- 450 CHS Agricultural Business
Additional Recommended Coursework
- 183/184 CHS US History I&II
- 033/034 CHS English I&II
- 207 Algebra II
- 303 Chemistry
- 312 CHS Biology
Program Benefits
- 24-36 potential college credits
- Supervised Agricultural Experience
General Agriculture Strand
Diploma Type
Advanced Regents Diploma or Regents Diploma
Potential College/Career Paths
- Animal technician
- Ag marketing
Required Coursework
- 313 Introduction to Agriculture
- 304 Environmental Science
- 325/326 Production Animal Science
- 509 Home & Repair /
- 505 Materials Processing
- 329 Plant & Greenhouse science
Additional Recommended Coursework
- 204 Geometry
- 304 Environmental Science
- 303 Chemistry or 316 Community Chemistry
Program Benefits
- 3-24 potential college credits, depending on course choices
- Supervised Agricultural Experience
Workforce Strand
Diploma Type
Regents Diploma
Potential College/Career Paths
- Livestock management
- Forester / Logger
- Diesel mechanic
- Meat specialist
- Heavy equipment operator
Required Coursework
- 313 Introduction to Agriculture
- 304 Environmental Science
- 325/326 Production Animal Science or 328/329 Veterinary Science
- 509 Home & Repair / 505 Materials Processing
Additional Recommended Coursework
- 204 Geometry
- CTC Environmental Conservation, Construction Technology, Veterinary Science or Auto Body / Mechanics
Program Benefits
Supervised Agricultural Experience