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Agriculture, Food, Nutrition & Veterinary Sciences

Food-safety, agricultural and animal-health education and credentials.

Sector overview

Food systems depend on safety training, technical knowledge and competent field staff. CHSPS can review food-safety and nutrition education, agricultural and animal-health certificates and credentials, and supervised field programs. It does not certify farms, food products or veterinary practices.

Disciplines & specializations

  • Agriculture
  • Agritech
  • Food safety
  • Food production
  • Nutrition
  • Animal health
  • Veterinary practice
  • Sustainable agriculture
  • Agricultural supply chains
  • Livestock management

Organizations that may apply

  • Food-safety training providers
  • Agricultural extension and education programs
  • Veterinary and animal-health continuing education providers
  • Nutrition professional bodies

Potentially eligible programs

Each example names the published pathway whose scope could cover it. Whether a specific program is eligible is assessed individually.

  • Food-safety courses and certificates earned by assessmentCOURSEABC
  • Veterinary and animal-health continuing educationEDP
  • Nutrition or agricultural professional certificationsCERT
  • Supervised field and farm competency programsWBL

How applicability is assessed

  1. Describe what you operate. The program, credential, education offering or system — not just your sector.
  2. CHSPS confirms pathway and scope in writing. The free eligibility review records exactly what would be reviewed and what is excluded.
  3. Only an independent decision creates accreditation. Listing here, inquiry, payment or evidence submission does not.
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Request an eligibility and scope review. CHSPS confirms the applicable pathway in writing before any fee.