Students gain experience and knowledge as they explore careers in Nebraska’s #1 industry, Agriculture. This industry is full of possibilities powered by the latest advances in technologies.

Our Urban Agriculture Academy features Plant Science, Animal Science, Food Science and Environmental & Natural Resources Pathways.

The Urban Ag Academy features one of the largest FFA chapters in the state, an on-campus greenhouse, industry tours and partnerships, educators with industry experience and National Career Readiness Certification (NCRC).

Plant Science:

• High School Diploma, On-the-Job Training:
  • Garden Center Worker
  • Groundskeeper
  • Landscaper
  • Agricultural Inspector
  • Irrigation Technician
• Certification, License, Associate Degree:
  • Pesticide Applicator
  • Horticulturist
  • Floral Designer
  • Landscape Designer
  • Greenhouse Manager
• Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral Degree:
  • Biochemist
  • Plant Chemist
  • Greenhouse Engineer
  • Landscape Engineer
  • Agronomist
  • Microbiologist
  • Soil & Plant Scientist

Animal Science:

• High School Diploma, On-the-Job Training:
  • Groomer
  • Veterinary Assistant
  • Animal Trainer
  • Pet Rescue - Adoption Counselor
• Certification, License, Associate Degree:
  • Veterinary Technician
  • Control Officer
  • Shelter Manager
  • Medical Lab Technician
• Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral Degree:
  • K9 Officer
  • Veterinarian
  • Wildlife Biologist
  • Zoologist
  • Veterinary Sales Representative
  • Fish & Game Warden

Food Science:

• High School Diploma, On-the-Job Training:
  • Chef - Cook
  • Sensory Evaluation Panelist
  • Food Production Supervisor
• Certification, License, Associate Degree:
  • Food Analyst
  • Sensory Lab Technician
  • Food Technologist
  • Food Product Web Developer
• Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral Degree:
  • Dietician
  • Product Developer
  • Food Microbiologist
  • Food Chemist
  • Food Marketing/Sales
  • Test Kitchen Director
  • Sensory Scientist

Environmental & Natural Resources:

• High School Diploma, On-the-Job Training:
  • Park Maintenance Worker
  • Guest Services Attendant
• Certification, License, Associate Degree:
  • Environmental Engineer Technician
  • Biotechnology Technician
  • Watershed Specialist
• Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral Degree:
  • Environmental Scientist
  • Environmental Engineer
  • Conservation Scientist
  • Landscape Architect
  • Ecologist
  • Conservation Officer

Nationally Recognized Student Organizations:

• FFA
• National Honor Society
• DECA