Plant & Soil Scieneces Pathways
CTE Plant & Soil Sciences Pathway
Willits High School offers four classes in the CTE Plant & Soil Sciences Pathway.CP Intro to Agriculture A/B, CP Sustainable Gardening, Farm To Table, CP Advanced Environmental Horticulture A/B. Each class gives students the opportunity to learn new skills, such as accountability, time management, & decision-making. As well as having a greater chance of finding a successful career. Activities done in this class include working with animals, gardening, and learn how to raise an animal.
The Benefits of this Pathway and Associated Careers.
Jobs Requiring less than a Bachelor's Degree
- Laboratory technician - $61,825
- Warehouse Worker - $39,358
- Laboratory Technician - $61,825
Jobs Requiring a Bachelor's Degree
- Natural Resource Technician - $46,645
- Laboratory Technician - $61,825
- Forensic Science Technician - $62,524
- Environmental Test Technician – $42,095
Required Courses Needed to Complete Pathway
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The Intro to Agriculture / Intro to Agriscience course helps students acquire a broad understanding of a variety of agricultural areas, develop an awareness of the many career opportunities in agriculture, participate in occupationally relevant experiences, and work cooperatively with a group to develop and expand leadership abilities. Students study California agriculture, agricultural business, agricultural technologies, natural resources, and animal, plant, and soil sciences.
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Farm to Table is a one year elective course where students learn the introductory basics of food science and food systems. Students will also be introduced to the agriculture background of food processing and how it goes from being in the ground to your kitchen table, also known as, Farm to Table. Students will learn a wide variety of terms and how to prepare meals from the school garden. Students will be engaged with the school garden and learn basic practices on how to maintain a garden. This course entails a laboratory component and handling food products.
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This course will cover spring vegetable growing practices for the small farmer and gardener. This includes plant propagation, soils and crop fertility, drip irrigation practices and scheduling, pest and disease management, heat management and laboratory field work. Principles of sustainable practices will be stressed.
Teacher Bio
My name is Kelley Case Brackett and I teach all the classes in the CTE Plant and Soil Sciences Pathway.
I have been teaching for 12 years. I first started teaching in Covelo, I taught Ag Mechanics, Ag Earth Science, Ag Biology, & Animal Science. I have taught Ag Biology, Ag Chemistry, Ag Systems Management, Floral Plant Science, Sustainable Gardening, and Ag Leadership at Willits High School.
I started school at Shasta College in Redding, then transferred to Santa Rosa Juinor College for a year. Then I took one semester at Mendocino College and transferred to CSU, Chico, where I got my BS (Bachelor of Science) and credentials.
I enjoy riding horses, raising my small herd of cattle and chickens, and traveling.
One fun fact about me is I'm an ordained minister.