Horticulture Academy

For more information, feel free to contact the Academy teacher: Ms. Ballard

Horticulture Academy Overview: 

This course offers students the ability to become industry certified in one of the largest industries in Florida.  FNGLA's Certified Horticulture Professional (FCHP) program is fully integrated into the curriculum frameworks for Horticulture Science & Services and Landscape Operations, specifically Agriscience Foundations 1, Introductory Horticulture 2 and Horticulture Science 3. 

The FNGLA (Florida Nursery Growers Landscape Association) can help students find available industry scholarships, or find a job. They also recognize exemplary industry accomplishments through several awards and recognitions throughout the year.  

In addition, the FNGLA also help students obtain FNGLA Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to keep up your certification up-to-date. 

Courses Offered: 

Agriscience Foundations Honors  

*Counts as a science credit 

*Prerequisite for all other agriculture courses. 

Horticulture 2 

Horticulture 3 

Natural Resources 1&2 

Industry certifications: 

Benefits of Certification: 

Student Performance: Studies show individuals who receive certifications are more successful in their current education environment. 

College Readiness: Students who earn certifications are better prepared for college.  Mastering these skills helps prepare students to succeed in a rigorous, technology-driven learning environment. 

Career Opportunities: Individuals who certify open doors to career opportunities by demonstrating verifiable, marketable skills. 

Certification offered: 

Students enrolled can earn one or all of three of the certifications listed below: 

             *Agriculture Associate Certification-Agriculture encompasses the study of fundamental principles of agriscience safety, scientific and technical procedures, environmental science, food safety, plant and animal sciences applied to agriculture, and food and natural resource systems. 

             *Florida Certified Horticultural Professional - The FNGLA Certified Horticulture Professional (FCHP) program is the industry's only standard for measuring horticulture knowledge on everything from plant and pest identification to landscape management. The certification is designed for those working in the horticulture industry or studying to enter the field. 

              *Natural Resources - Natural Resources encompasses the study of the management, improvement, and conservation practices of ecosystems, agroecosystems, soil, water, air, wildlife, wetlands, and forests. 

Total Certifications passed since 2013- 278  

Graduated students working in the industry:

Agriculture Sales- Jarred Ingram, Alex Christidis 

Forestry- Austin Edmondson 

Food industry- Melissa Merritt 

Veterinarian- Joel Floren, Samantha Barth, Erin Anthony 

Vet Tech- Whitney Quentes, Taylor Sparks, River martin 

Land Management- Ben Liles 

Equine industry- Emma Fitzgerald, Samantha Ingram 

Zoology- Brittany Lee 

Outdoor Recreation- Clay Lee, Caden Seegers, David Williamson 

Ag Education- Rachel Adams 

Horticulture industry- Taylor carpenter, Ethan Barlow, Hunter Putman 

Dog trainer breeder-Taylor Gordon, Billie Green 

Plant science degree- Armando Eutimio, Katherine Milner 

Land scape architect- Haley Johnson, Jason Dufrense 

Greenhouse production- Shawn and Anthony Pruitt 

Landscape sales- Jouzauh Geildel 

Hidden Valley Hemp- Gaitlin Moss 

Animal Control- Holly Scott 

Reliable Fields Service- Garrett Smith 

Journeyman- Austin Dean 

Agricultural Loans- Macey Graham 

Power Tech- Luke Ferking 

Lake Gem Farms- Troy Allen 

Duke Energy- Colton Hartog, Matt Waldrop 

Pike- Land Vidrine 

Pest management- Cassie Bennett, Taylor Waller 

Mechanic- Brandon Branch, Ty Murray, Kyle Kicklighter 

Bee Keeping- Scott Randal, Blake Traylor 

General manager- Cheynne Spears 

Relationship manager, Selma Cookies- Brady Castro 

Sports marketing- Katie Kicklight 

Construction- Bryce Altman, Jacob Cockroft, Anthony Clay, Bradley Haught, Kyle driver, Aaron Shears, Bryan Johnson 

Publix- Emily Rhode, Riley Hartwright 

Agricultural Engineer- Amber Tsirnikas 

Welding/ fabrication- Lucas Cobb, Trey Foss, Trenton Batchelor, Ethan Tripp, Bradley Neu, Bobby Neu, Edward shears, Caleb Ellison, Eli Obrien, Victor Beltran, Glenn Snowberger