Career Cluster - Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Career Cluster - Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
The Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR) Career Cluster focuses on the essential elements of life—food, water, land, and air. This 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.
Learn more here: https://www.isbe.net/Documents/About-AFNR.pdf
These Chamber members fall under this category!
1804 Supply Rd
Carterville, IL 62918
Our mission is to power a sustainable economy by bringing renewable energy to America’s neighborhoods. That means lowering your energy bills and making sure you get the best incentives possible.
With deep knowledge of the latest Technology / Internet Services, tax credits, and innovations in the industry, we are able to provide your business and family with the best possible experience from start to finish, and for years to come.
1012 W Main St.
Marion, IL 62959
The Doggie Stylez Pack is committed to treating every client and their owners as members of our own family.? We are committed to providing the highest quality individualized care. We are passionate about providing an environment that nurtures a dog’s natural instincts and their need for love, affection, play, exploration and safe boundaries through positive social interaction, education, and enrichment.
1740 Innovation Drive
Carbondale, IL 62903
Food Works is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating a sustainable food economy in Southern Illinois. Through farmer training and consumer education, Food Works promotes long-term farming networks that create healthy soils, healthy food, and healthy communities in the 23 counties that make up Southern Illinois.
104 N Print Ave.
Marion, IL 62959
Glaciers End, owned and operated by Derek and Libby Ervin, is a store located at 104 N Print Ave Marion Il. We relocated to beautiful Southern Illinois after spending several years in Chicago- We took a cue from Green Acres and decided "Farm Livin' is the life for us".
We are a farm to shelf agribusiness focused on growing specialty crops and utilizing native and invasive fauna from our farm and other farmers throughout southern Illinois. We create delicious and unique products for your kitchen, pantry and cellar. We currently produce Shrub drinking Vinegars, Hot Sauces, Pickles, Jams, Jellies, and Syrups, as well as other interesting and unique creations.
We specialize in traditional food preservation methods using ingredients that we source from our orchard, gardens and woods and from over fifty local farms and growers. We use natural fermentation processes as well as traditional canning methods to preserve our fruit and vegetables producing healthy and delicious creations that we hope challenge and delight the palate.
Hours:
Tues-Fri 11am-6pm Sat 1-6pm
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602 S Court St
Marion, IL 62959
Welcome to Little Egypt Veterinary Clinic, your local veterinarian in Marion. We're pleased to provide a wide variety of veterinary services for your pet.
1704 N State St.
Marion, IL 62959
Mandala Gardens is the manifestation of a decades long dream and was created by Greg Reid & Diana Tigerlily. In the early 1990s while in graduate school, even before their daughter Raynah was born, they shared a dream of creating a botanical wonderland, a space of beauty and sanctuary for all living beings to enjoy, with herbs, flowers, heirloom vegetables, and stone sculptures grown in circular designs called mandalas ("sacred circles" in Sanskrit).
519 Parish Ave.
Marion, IL 62959
The park district currently owns and provides services at seven park locations covering approximately 112 acres. They are a member of Illinois Association of Park Districts. There are seven full-time employees, including the director of parks and recreation. During peak Season, the District employs 40 additional workers to provide necessary service and support for park operations and recreation programs.
1801 W Oak St
Herrin, IL 62966
11231 Marcum Branch Road
PO Box 907
Benton, IL 62812
The Rend Lake Conservancy District is a multi-county regional government organized under the Illinois River Conservancy Act. The District is proud to serve as the main water and sewer district for our region. The water department consists of a 27 mgd water plant, and has a distribution system reaching into seven counties of southern Illinois. Thirty-five towns and water districts purchase wholesale water for distribution to their customers. Another twelve hundred retail customers also receive their water from Inter-City Water. The District also manages the Rend Lake Golf Course, Seasons Lodge & Condominiums, Buck & Bass Cabins, Seasons Restaurant, and the Rend Lake Event Center. The Rend Lake Golf Course is a beautiful 27-hole golf resort that is perfectly suited for players of all skill levels. With Seasons Restaurant, Seasons Lodge and Condominiums, and Buck and Bass Cabins located on-site, it's the perfect getaway destination.
1335 Hall Church Rd.
Makands, IL 62958
Rolling Oak Alpaca Ranch (ROAR) is owned and operated by mother-daughter team, Judy and Morgan. ROAR is nestled in the hills of Southern Illinois on the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail just minutes off of Interstate 57. We have been raising alpacas since 2011.
We host tours, classes, events, create our own products, show our animals and their fiber, and work fiber consulting and sorting for other farms. When you schedule a visit to our ranch, you will get an educational experience and get to know the alpacas that call ROAR their home. While you are here you can shop in our barn boutique!
Hours:
Wednesday-Saturday 10-2
1005 E Main St.
Marion, IL 62959
Small's Meat Market has been family owned and operated since 1960. New owner Dave Reynolds bought this grocery store from Bruce in March of 2021. They represent a new generation of small business owner, taking pride in the services they offer that set them apart from major grocery chains.
Our store offers a hometown feel and friendly service beyond comparison. It is a place where people call each other by their first name. Our staff is always willing to help, even to carry your groceries out for you.
Our claim to fame is our full service meat counter. Offering a wide range of meat cut to your specification, at a quality that is a cut above the rest. We also offer a wise range of products to fit your needs.
Small's Meat Market your choice for quality service and quality products because here at Small’s nobody beats our meat!
11580 IL-37
Marion, IL 62959
StraightUp Solar is a Missouri & Illinois solar installation company and certified B-Corp whose trusted local professionals possess hundreds of years of combined solar experience. We bring your solar dream to light with end-to-end service. From design to development to installation and beyond, we’re energized to deliver on every solar photovoltaic (PV) installation we provide. A free quote for your home or business will get you started on a custom solar solution that fits your needs.