Agriscience Foundations certification sponsored by the American Society of Agronomy
This exam certifies that a candidate has the essential knowledge and skills necessary to work professionally in an entry level position in the agriculture industry. A successful candidate can demonstrate essential skills and knowledge in the application of basic plant, animal, and soil science; food safety; agricultural safety and regulatory practices; record keeping/documentation; and an efficient and effective use of resources. 150 hours or more of instruction and/or hands-on experience should be completed prior to taking this exam.
The certification targets high school, secondary, technical schools, and career education programs, as well as entry-level professionals starting or shifting into a career in agriscience. Download the items below to discover more.
Connections to Career Pathways
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Agriscience and Technology Careers – Agriscience Foundations certification confirms that a candidate possesses the essential knowledge and hands-on skills needed to work professionally in various agriscience / agriculture fields. This certification supports early progression in the agriscience career pathway by establishing a strong foundation in core agriculture studies. With this foundation, candidates are well-positioned to pursue further training and stack additional industry-recognized credentials as they advance in the agriscience / agricultural fields.
Progress through certifications on your career pathway
| Level |
Certification |
Offered By |
Example Job Roles |
| Foundational |
Agriscience Foundations Certification |
Pearson VUE / JVIDÊÓƵ |
Agricultural Technician Assistant
Farm or Ranch Hand
Greenhouse / Nursery Worker
Agricultural Research Assistant |
| Intermediate |
Agriculture Associate Certification |
Agriculture Education Services & Technology |
Agricultural Technician
Farm or Ranch Worker
Animal Care Technician
Conservation Technician |
| Advanced Intermediate |
Certified Agricultural Irrigation Specialist |
Irrigation Association |
Farm Irrigation Operator
Irrigation Technician / Assistant
Irrigation Service Assistant
Greenhouse Irrigation Technician |
| Advanced |
International Certified Crop Adviser |
American Society of Agronomy |
Agronomist
Global Precision Agriculture Specialist
Soil & Crop Scientist
Agronomic Risk Analyst |
There are multiple routes to reach a career in Agriscience / Agriculture; this is a sample trajectory using complementary, industry-recognized stackable credentials.
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