Retail Agriculture Services
Gain practical skills in retail sales, customer service, and floral design, including creating beautiful evergreen wreaths. Learn to operate essential landscape equipment like handheld tools, John Deere Gators, and zero-turn mowers. Students also have the opportunity for work-based learning through educational trips to MetroParks and leading horticulture businesses. Discover how this program can lead to college credits, certifications, and connections with institutions like Sinclair College and Edison State Community College.
Program Highlights
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Hands-On Plant Care & Sales – Gain experience in raising plants for community sales, including mums, poinsettias, and spring plant sales, while learning key skills in plant care and retail operations.
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Floral Design & Customer Service – Develop skills in floral design and the construction of evergreen wreaths, while gaining valuable experience in retail sales and customer service.
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Equipment Operation & Landscape Management – Learn to operate essential landscaping equipment, such as handheld tools, John Deere Gators, and zero-turn mowers, preparing for a variety of roles in the agriculture and landscaping industries.
Areas of Study
- Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
- Floral Design & Marketing
- Landscape System Management
- Greenhouse & Nursery Management
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Plant identification, selection, and production
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Equipment operation and maintenance
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Safety regulations, basic arboriculture, and horticulture
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FFA participation
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Plant and soil science and plant propagation
College Credits Available
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Industry Credentials
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Career Opportunities
- Cashiers
- Floral Designers
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
*Some careers noted require additional education.
Career Technical Student Organization
Instructors
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