How do I get started?

 

STEP ONE:
See if teaching is for you by volunteering at a local high school or community college agriculture program, be a guest observer in an agriculture class, or support an agricultural youth program event.  

 

STEP TWO:
Begin your college journey at a community or four-year college. Obtain early field experiences by volunteering in a variety of educational and agricultural settings. Complete a bachelor's degree in Agriculture Science (or the equivalent).  Diversify your knowledge of agriculture by enrolling in a variety of agricultural courses while completing your bachelor's degree.  Agricultural internships and industry experience prior to teaching are incredibly valuable ways to master skills and infuse your lessons with first hand experience! 

 

STEP THREE:
Get your Single Subject Agriculture and Agriculture Specialist teaching credential through a credentialing program offered at one of the five recognized programs in California (Cal Poly Pomona, Cal Poly SLO, CSU Chico, CSU Fresno, or UC Davis).

 

STEP FOUR:
Start student teaching!

 

STEP FIVE:
Obtain a Full-Time job with an average paying salary of $72,635 a year (2015).
Average approximate first year agriculture teacher total salary: $53,393 (2015).