Agriscience Magnet


Wekiva Agriscience Magnet Program

Vision Statement

  • The Wekiva Agriscience Magnet Program is a unique experience within OCPS, offering rigorous courses relevant to the student’s future and connected to the real world. The Agriscience Magnet prepares high school students for agribusiness careers through a program that addresses the targeted occupations and offers courses of study that provide a direct career path for higher education. The program offers two pathways in agriculture, including animal science and agritechnology.

  • Our Program


    The Agriscience Magnet Program is a unique experience for high school students interested in studying the many facets of agriculture science and participating in the FFA (Future Farmers of America) youth leadership organization. Using an integrated education model, classroom instruction is combined with hands-on experience to prepare students to succeed in the food, fiber, and natural resource industries. 

    Our Pathways


  • Animal Science & Services

  • The content in the Animal Science & Services program includes but is not limited to planning, management, finance, technical and production skills, underlying principles of technology, labor issues, community issues, health, safety, and environmental issues, and the use and care of animal health-care instruments, animal grooming equipment, animal restraining equipment, and laboratory equipment.  The program also includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources career cluster. 

  • Agritechnology

    The Agritechnology program offers courses to prepare students for careers in the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources career cluster.  The content includes but is not limited to instruction in animal and plant production and processing, agriculture marketing, agricultural mechanics, employability skills, mathematics, basic science, biological sciences, communications, and human-relations skills.  The program provides opportunities for competency-based applied learning that contributes to academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources career cluster. 

  • Career Focused

  • Through the coursework and the FFA, students discover their talents and interests for lifelong success. Working with agriculture’s leading industries, universities, and leadership experts, the Magnet Program identifies the business and character skills necessary for employee and entrepreneurial success and develops those skills in students. The opportunities for students goes beyond traditional careers associated with agriculture. Students will learn about careers such as food scientists, veterinarians, mechanical engineers, animal nutritionists, wildlife biologists, landscape designers, florists, public relations representatives, and agricultural leaders.

  • Additional Opportunities

  • Field Trips: 

  • Our field trips are strategically planned to enhance the student’s learning experience. Career-focused field trips allow students to observe and learn from industry professionals. These opportunities give students a real-world view of the Agricultural Industry.  

  • Mentoring Opportunities/Guest Speakers

  • In addition to field trip opportunities, students will hear from guest speakers who are professionals in various Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources careers.

Expect many guest speakers in this program. College recruiters, former students, community service specialists, financial literacy managers, and agricultural industry professionals exemplify how we bring the industry to the classroom.

  • Premier Leadership Organization

  • Wekiva FFA members embrace concepts taught in agricultural science classrooms nationwide, build valuable skills through hands-on experiential learning, and demonstrate their proficiency in competitions based on real-world agricultural skills each year. Students will also gain friendships and mentors, practice essential skills, learn to be leaders in their industry, win competitions, and ultimately become the best versions of themselves possible.

  • Benefits 

  • Attend Leadership Workshops/Conferences

  • Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE)

  • Farm Tours

  • College Tours

  • Career/Leadership Development Events

  • Agriscience Fair

  • Scholarships

  • Industry Certifications

  • Volunteer Opportunities 

  • Gain lifelong friendships and be part of a nationwide community. 

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  • Requirements for Admission

  • 1. Complete the online OCPS Magnet application

  • 2. Minimum 2.5 GPA

  • 3. Strong school attendance record

  • 4. Positive behavior record



For more information on our Agriscience Magnet, contact us:

Agriculture Magnet Teachers:
Aaron Davis, [email protected]
Amy Paterson, [email protected]



Tiquisha Williams
Magnet Coordinator
[email protected]