Robotics and Agriculture Science

Are you interested in discovering and building ways to improve the way we grow food and feed our community?

Agriculture is a booming industry right now, specifically within the robotics field, with a trajectory of tremendous job growth over the next decade. Students in this pathway will study robotic and agriculture and specifically how the robotics industry is being used in modern agriculture. Students in this pathway will obtain industry aligned certifications.

Through the application of skills specific to robotics and agricultural science students will also have the opportunity to meet grade level and subject specific standards in a self-paced applied learning environment. Students in this pathway will ultimately be able to obtain a registered apprenticeship and a high school diploma.

Skills learned

Build a foundation of knowledge in animal science from animal behavior to genetics and health and learn how this knowledge applies to today’s livestock industries
Build a foundation of knowledge in plant and crop science from the basics of plant growth to the complexities of soil and horticulture
Understand current issues and regulatory hurdles related to these fields and discover career pathways into agricultural fields that interest you

Grades 7-9: Doug Terrell

Daily Hours	Class Name	Content and Standards	Examples of Activities
3 hours	Robotics/ Agriscience	Robotics Hardware and Electronics Agriculture and Plant Biology 21st Century Workplace and Business Skills	Vex, Workcell, ABB Robots Worm Bin, Greenhouse, FarmBot Guest Speakers, Research, Tours
1.5 hours	Advisory/U-Skills (Working independently, in groups, and with math, science, history and other teachers)	Career and Post-Secondary Exploration Personal Pathway Planning 21st Century Workplace Skills Working on Core Academic Standards	Career Research and Xello Standards Progress monitoring Work-Based Learning Math, English, Science, History, Foreign Language IXL, WVVA, WVVU, Labs, and Projects
2 hours	Trimester Exploratory (Rotations through other 7-9 Innovation Center programs)	Program Related Standards 21st Century Workplace Skills Integrated Core Standards	See program pages for examples

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Career Options & Salary Range

The wonderful thing about this field is that you have an array of career options to consider. Whether you want to dive right in after high school, or continue on to get your doctorate degree you’ll hopefully find a path that you are passionate about. Below are some careers that might be open to you if you pursue Robotics and Agriculture Science at the Innovation Center.

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Farmworker and Laborer, Floral Design, Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker

Average Salary:
$33,400-$41,000

Vocational, On-the-job, or 2-year Associate Degree

Vet Tech, Ag Inspectors, Diesel Mechanic, Veterinary Assistant and Technician, Food Science Technician, Agribusiness

Average Salary:
$43,000-$64,272

Bachelor's Degree

Animal Scientist, Forester, Food Scientist, Fish and Game Warden, Ag Engineer, Ag Economics and Ag Horticulture

Average Salary:
$62,000-$111,300

Advanced Degrees

Soil and Plant Scientist, Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist, Veterinarian

Average Salary:
$80,500-$104,000