FOOD SCIENCE
Do you like to play with your food? Careers in this pathway study the physical, biological and chemical makeup of foods to improve food safety, create better processes, enhance the nutritional value and shelf-life of foods and even develop new flavors!
The Food Science and Technology program of study explores the occupations and educational opportunities associated with working with agricultural and food scientists in food, fiber, and animal research, production, and processing. This program of study may also include assisting with animal breeding, nutrition, and conducting tests and experiments to improve yield and quality of crops or to increase the resistance of plants and animals to disease or insects.
The Food Science and Technology program of study explores the occupations and educational opportunities associated with working with agricultural and food scientists in food, fiber, and animal research, production, and processing. This program of study may also include assisting with animal breeding, nutrition, and conducting tests and experiments to improve yield and quality of crops or to increase the resistance of plants and animals to disease or insects.
AMP COURSES
Level 1:
Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (1 credit)
Level 2:
Food Technology and Safety (1 credit)
Level 3:
Food Processing (1 credit)
Level 4:
Project-Based Research (1 credit)
Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (2 or 3 credits)
Level 1:
Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (1 credit)
Level 2:
Food Technology and Safety (1 credit)
Level 3:
Food Processing (1 credit)
Level 4:
Project-Based Research (1 credit)
Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (2 or 3 credits)
INDUSTRY BASED CERTIFICATION
ServSafe Food Manager
ServSafe Food Manager
FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CAREERS
https://agexplorer.ffa.org/focus/food-products-processing-systems
https://agexplorer.ffa.org/focus/food-products-processing-systems
