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Agriculture in Michigan
These pages summarize rules to help you plan. They are not legal advice. Before you place students at a work site or change a program, check with your state agency, your district's counsel and your insurance carrier.
In short
Michigan approves agriculture under four CIPs, with ag mechanics inside 01.0000; MSU gives 6 credits to State FFA Degree holders, and commercial pesticide applicators must be 18.
State program: CIPs 01.0000, 01.0601, 01.0903, 03.0000 (01.0101 closed); no ag mechanics program
What a high school can deliver
NOCTI agriculture assessments and the MSU credit route; commercial pesticide applicator certification waits until 18.
Credentials students can earn
NOCTI Horticulture-Landscaping, Production Agriculture, Small Animal Science and Technology (approved in Michigan); full CTEIS list by CIP: Confirm with the agency
Age and hour requirements
Commercial certified or registered pesticide applicators 18 (MCL 324.8314(3)); private restricted-use 18 under federal rule; no state age for private use of general-use products.
Other agencies involved
None for the program. MDARD certifies pesticide applicators; the LARA Board of Veterinary Medicine limits tasks delegated to veterinary assistants (R 338.4910).
Who can teach it
CTE certification with a qualifying endorsement (02.9999, 01.0000 or 01.0301 for 01.0000) or Annual Career Authorization (4,000 hours in 10 years); ag mechanics endorsements need an MDE pre-placement discussion.
Child labor rules for work placements
Farm work at 13 and older falls outside YESA unless a department standard is violated (MCL 409.119); R 408.6208(10) bars trenchers and earthmoving equipment for all minors and tractors over 20 PTO hp except 16-17 with instruction. Agribusiness jobs: YEPP permit or school-employer agreement.
College credit after high school
MSU statewide agreement: 6 general credits for a 2.0 in each course, the State FFA Degree, program completion and MSU admission; no expiration (90 days' notice).
Where to go next
- The full Agriculture guide, showing Michigan
- The Michigan state profile
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