The Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR) Career Cluster focuses on the essential elements of life-food, water, land, and air. The career cluster includes a diverse spectrum of occupations, ranging from farmer, rancher, and veterinarian to geologist, land conservationist, and florist. It also includes non-traditional agricultural occupations like wind energy, solar energy, and oil and gas production.

Animal Science Program of Study courses offered:  

• Principles of AFNR 
• Small Animal Management  
• Equine Science
• Livestock Production
• Practicum in AFNR  
• Advanced Animal Science (dual credit)

Applied Agricultural Engineering Program of Study courses offered:  

• Principles of AFNR
• Agricultural Mechanics and Metal Technologies
• Agricultural Structures Design and Fabrications
• Agricultural Power Systems
• Practicum in AFNR

Environmental and Natural Resources courses offered:

• Principles of AFNR 
• Wildlife, Fisheries, and Ecology Management
• Forestry and Woodlands Ecosystems
• Practicum in AFNR

New Boston High School AFNR courses prepare students for careers in welding, mechanics, environmental and agricultural engineering, and environmental science.

Miss Kayla Ratcliff

Kayla Ratcliff graduated from Southern Arkansas University in 2021 with a bachelors of science in Agriculture Education. She has been teaching for 3 years. When Kayla is not spending time with her students, she enjoys reading, spending time with her dogs, and going to Texas Rangers Games. 

Fun Fact: She is a NBHS Alumni! 

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Mr. David Volle’s Bio

David Volle aged sixty-six was born in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. He is one of seven children.
David graduated from West Allegheny High School and Parkway West Vocational with a Diploma and Apprenticeship Plumbers License. In 1978 he joined the Air Force as a plumber serving in Korea and Montana. After discharge in 1982 he moved back to his childhood area and worked as a plumber while remaining in the Army reserves. In 1988 he was activated as a combat engineer and served 4 years active stationed at Ft. Bragg, NC, participating in Desert Storm and Desert Shield. In1992 he was discharged from active duty and pursued a career as a long-haul truck driver owning his own tractor trailer. Was activated by the military in 2001 and served on active duty until 2004 and once again in 2007-2008.
Remaining on active duty in the Army and retiring in 2017. Attended Savannah Technical College receiving certificates in Basic SMAW, Advanced SMAW, GMAW, Master Welder and Diploma in Welding and Joining in 2021. Attended Texarkana College receiving certificate in Construction Technology in 2024.

The Volle’s are at home in Nash, TX, moving there in 2022.

Affiliated AFNR links : 

www.texasffa.org

www.ffa.org

www.theaet.com

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CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT 

New Boston Independent School District offers Career and Technical Education programs in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources; Arts A/V Technology & Communications; Business, Marketing, and Finance; and Health Science. Admission to these programs is based on interest, age, grade level, and pre-requisite requirements.   It is the policy of the New Boston ISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, or handicap in its vocational programs, services or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.   New Boston ISD will take steps to assure the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and vocational programs. For information about your rights or grievance procedures, contact the Title IX/Section 504 coordinator.

NOTIFICACION DE NO DISCRIMINACION EN PROGRAMAS VOCACIONALES

New Boston Independent School District ofrece programas vocacionales en Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources; Arts A/V Technology & Communications; Business, Marketing, and Finance; and Health Science. La admisión a estos programas se basa en grade level, age appropriateness, y prior course prerequisite.   Es norma de New Boston Independent School District no discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo o impedimento, en sus programas, servicios o actividades vocacionales, tal como lo requieren el Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964, según enmienda; el Título IX de las Enmiendas en la Educación, de 1972, y la Sección 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación de 1973, según enmienda.  New Boston Independent School District tomará las medidas necesarias para asegurar que la falta de habilidad en el uso del inglés no sea un obstáculo para la admisión y participación en todos los programas educativos y vocacionales. Para información sobre sus derechos o procedimientos para quejas, comuníquese con el Coordinador del Título IX/504.