Natural Resources and Agricultural Sciences Magnet Program Program Update Harford County Board of Education November 19, 2007
Natural Resources and Agricultural Sciences Magnet Program Mission To provide students with essential knowledge, experience and opportunities for pursuing academic, vocational and recreational futures in the management of natural resources and agriculture. To develop future leaders, business owners, and advocates to support the growth of Maryland industries related to Natural Resources and Agricultural Sciences.
Program Advisory Group Plant Science Strand Holly Woodward (NHHS), Strand Facilitator Dene Bruce (NHHS) George Mayo (Exec. Director MAEF) Evonne Woolford (JHS) David Thompson (Foxborough Nursery) Amy Vaughn (PMES Hfd. Co. Farm Bureau) Natural Resources Strand Greg Murrell (NHHS), Strand Facilitator Cindy Etgen (MD-DNR), Strand Facilitator Frank Lopez (MD-DNR Forestry) Gary Davis (Director Harford Soil Conservation Tom Harned (CMW) Dan Magness (Harford Co. Farm Bureau) Equine Science Strand Melissa McNutt (Harford Co. Government), Strand Facilitator Martha Strauss (BAHS) Karen Leffew (SHMS) Cynthia Warner (MD Extension Service) Billy Boniface (Hfd. Co. Gov., Bonita Farms) Jeannie Willems (Nutramax) Dr. Amy Burk (University of Maryland) Teri Weston (Harford Community College) Animal Science Strand Aimee Densmore (NHHS), Strand Facilitator Jackie Smith (JHS), Strand Facilitator Tom Scher (AMS) John Sullivan (Harford County Government) Jay Rickey (NHHS) Beth Harkins (Harkins Hill Farm) Dr. Kim Holloway (Veterinarian)
Rationale Maryland and Regional Job Potential through 2014 Occupation Growth Forest and Forest Conservation Workers Surveyors, Cartographers, Photogrammetrists Environmental Scientists or Hydrologist Equine Veterinarian Veterinarian Technologists and Technicians Geoscience Animal Care and Service Workers Mining Landscape Architect Horticulturalist Plant Scientist Arborist As fast as average Much faster than average As fast as average As fast as average ** Statistics from the Bureau of Labor and Statistics; average growth based on a 14% increase in the current number of jobs available in the field
Rationale (Maryland and Regional Job Potential through 2014) In the Natural Resources and Agricultural Science Industries. Ag EmploymentOpportunities 52,000 annual job openings are predicted through 2010 (USDA/Purdue University) Only 49,300 qualified graduates available each year for these positions Best opportunities: Environmental science & management Sales & marketing Food safety & bio-security Plant & animal genetics Animal Health care & well being Food systems nanotechnologies 46% Management&Business 25% Scientific &Engineering 16 % Agricultural&Forestry Production 13% Education,Communication & GovernmentalServices
Supporting Colleges and Universities Harford Community College University of Maryland College Park University of Maryland Institute of Applied Agriculture University of Maryland Eastern Shore Delaware State University Allegany College of Maryland Penn State University University of Delaware Garrett College Delaware Valley College CCBC Dundalk Cecil College Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Preliminary Course Grids Foundations of Natural Resources and Agriscience (1 Credit Career Completer) 9 th Grade Geospatial Technology 1 & 2 (1 Credit F.O.T., 1 Credit Career Completer) 10 th Grade - 2 Semester Courses Natural Resources Strand (electives 11 th -12 th grade) Wildlife Science Soil Science Fisheries / Aquatic Science Forestry Science Plant Science Strand (electives 11th-12th grade) Plant Propagation and Production Nursery/Greenhouse Management Landscape / Turf Management Edible, Ornamental and Env. Plants Animal Science Strand (electives 11th-12th grade) Animal Nutrition Animal Health / Management Animal Anatomy / Physiology Species Production Ag Business Equine Science Strand (electives 11th-12th grade) Equine Health / Nutrition Equine Behavior / Mgmt. Equine Anatomy, Physiology and Biomechanics Reproduction/ Breeding Advanced Equine Health Mgmt. 1 Credit MSDE Career Completer, 3 HCPS Elective Courses (toward Graduation Requirements) Senior Capstone Project, Internship, and/or Work Experience (1 Credit) 12 th Grade
Available Certifications Pesticide Applicator Certification All Strands Geo-spatial Certification All Strands Nutrient Applicator Certification All Strands Artificial Insemination Technician Animal & Equine Large Animal Vet Assistant Animal & Equine Pork Quality Assurance Animal Certified Professional Horticulturist Plant Naturalist Certification Natural Resource Green Certification Natural Resource
Timeline Spring 2008 Program Coordinator included in FY 2009 Budget Summer 2008 Curriculum Identified and Curriculum Writing Course Identification Finalized Fall 2008 Articulation Connection Funding and Partnerships Commitments GCC Presentations Spring 2009 GCC Presentations Staffing Finalized Facility and Equipment Acquisition Funding and Partnership Commitments Marketing of Magnet (Brochures/Video/Theme/Logo) Summer 2009 Curriculum Revisions Funding and Partnership Commitments Fall 2009 Application Process Begins Magnet Informational Meetings Spring 2010 Staff Hiring and Assignment Application Process Finalized (Notification of Applicants) Fall 2010 Open Magnet Program with Grade 9
Facilities List Barn Location and Plans Pastures and Plant Production Areas Identified Fencing Machinery Forest Inventory of NH Campuses Arboretum (space determination) Individual Strand Needs and Priorities Land Use Partnerships (Rocks State Park, 4-H Camp, Eden Mill Nature Center, Adjacent Farms)
Partnerships Corporate Sponsors Business Partners Community Partners Major financial or equipment contributors Local Business Support for specific projects or strands Local opportunities for internships or capstone projects Each strand has generated a list of potential sponsors and partners
Future Funding Sources STEM Grants Perkins Grants (supporting Career Completer Programs) Chesapeake Bay Trust Maryland Horse Industry Board Maryland Horse Breeders Foundation Harry H. Hughes Center for Agro-ecology United States Department of Agriculture Corporate Sponsors Business Sponsors
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