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Florida Farm Bureau’s industry certification program was developed as a result of a need within the agricultural industry. Florida Farm Bureau saw that agriculturists needed a trusted, reliable credential that could be used when hiring employees. As a result, industry-driven assessments of agricultural career fields have been developed in the form of industry certifications. Each certification reflects a differing agricultural sector and the skills and competencies necessary for success in that field. The certifications were developed by agriculturists for agriculturists. Whether you’re an employer who’s looking for competent and educated employees or an individual looking to validate your knowledge and experience, Florida Farm Bureau’s industry certifications can help you achieve that.
Certification Exams:
- Agricultural Technician Certification
- Agricultural Biotechnology Certification
- Agricultural Communications Certification; Expected June 2013
Certifying Agent
Florida Farm Bureau Federation
5700 SW 34th Street
Gainesville FL 32608
(352) 374-1544
Agricultural Technician Certification Exam
Test Specifics
- Agricultural safety
- Environmental resource conservation and management
- Plant growth and reproduction; including fertilization, irrigation and pest control
- Animal systems and livestock management; including health and reproduction
- Agricultural machinery and facility maintenance and operations
- Agribusiness marketing and finance concepts
- Mathematics and physical science skills
A complete listing of standards to be evaluated can be found here.
Certification Standards
The certification standards for the Agricultural Technician Certification Exam include the standards and benchmarks taught in the Agritechnology program at the secondary level. Certified individuals have a knowledge and skill set applicable to entry level positions in the agricultural industry.
The certification is awarded to those persons passing the certification examination’s two-hour long assessment which includes all areas listed above. Assessments will be taken online and proctored by trained proctors at locations throughout the state.
Agricultural Biotechnology Certification Exam
Test Specifics
- General agricultural laboratory safety
- Application and regulations for biotechnology
- Laboratory skills, including: record maintenance, operating procedures, DNA extraction, buffer preparation, etc.
- Tissue and cell culture techniques
- Biotechnological applications to agriculture, food and natural resources
- Genetic principles (inheritance, DNA properties, expression)
- Scientific reasoning, mathematics and physical science skills
A complete listing of standards to be evaluated can be found here.
Certification Standards
The certification standards for the Agricultural Biotechnology Certification Exam include the standards and benchmarks taught in the Agricultural Biotechnology program at the secondary level. Certified individuals have a knowledge and skill set applicable to entry level positions in the agricultural industry, plant biotechnology laboratories and much more.
The certification is awarded to those persons passing the certification examination’s two-hour long assessment which includes all areas listed above. Assessments will be taken online and proctored by trained proctors at locations throughout the state.
Documentation and Certification of Individuals
The documentation system consists of the following:
- An FFBF Certificate
- A letter to the employer explaining the benefits of hiring a certified student
- An Identification Card
- The cost of testing and retesting is $85.00 per student
- Testing dates/locations will be posted on this website at least one month prior to testing
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