Agriculture, fishing and forestry (NAB01‑03)
Relevance and central values

Vg1 agriculture, fishing and forestry focuses on the operation of commercial activities based on natural resources. The programme subjects involve traditional and new ways of working in Norwegian and Sami industries, including reindeer husbandry, and shall form the basis for safe food production, activities and experiences with animals and nature. The programme subjects shall develop the pupil's awareness of the interaction between nature, society and economics. They shall also develop the pupil's understanding of what it means to take care of and utilise natural resources in a sustainable way. Vg1 agriculture, fishing and forestry also addresses how natural resources can be used as an asset today and in the future for employment and the community.

All subjects are designed to help give a strong foundation for learning. Vg1 agriculture, fishing and forestry shall contribute to creating awareness around the fact that humans are part of nature, and have a responsibility to manage it from a long-term and sustainable perspective. Through critical thinking, participation and practical assignments, the pupils shall realise the possibilities and challenges within agriculture, fishing and forestry. In vg1 agriculture, fishing and forestry, the pupils shall explore, create and contribute to engagement and awareness of the importance of agriculture, fishing and forestry for culture and identity. Vg1 agriculture, fishing and forestry shall contribute to knowledge of how social partners cooperate to develop a better workplace.