Demonstrate the application of biotechnology to AFNR activities (Career Cluster I.A.7)

Biotechnology in Food

Biotechnology is utilized to develop new tools for improving productivity both in and out of the food system.

Biotechnology in Agriculture

Agricultural biotechnology is a collection of techniques used to improve the agricultural industry.

Biotechnology in the Environment

Biotechnology is typically thought of in the context of food and drug production, however the utilization of biotechnology in the environment is an ever growing concept.

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