Vocational Agriculture
Electives
Introduction to Agriculture
Prerequisite: None
Grade: 9 - 12
Status: 1 credit
Course Description: This year long course offers an introduction to all major phases of agriculture (i.e. Animal Science, Plant/Soil Science, Horticulture, Ag Mechanization, Ag Processing, Agribusiness and Sales, Veterinary Science, and Leadership and Personal Development). FFA is introduced and each student selects and implements a Supervised Agricultural Experience program and begins a record book. The primary aim of this course is an introduction to a variety of agricultural career opportunities.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Agriculture
Grade: 10 - 12
Status: 1 credit
Course Description: This course offers a one year exploration in beginning horticulture practices. Major areas of instruction include: basic flower arranging, pruning, introductory landscaping and design, lawn management, gardening, fruit production, plant growth and propagation, insect control, hydroponics, greenhouse management, and fertilization. Lab activities will supplement classroom instruction. Floriculture design, landscape architecture, turf management, fruit and vegetable production, and greenhouse/nursery operations are careers in this area. (Vocational)
Prerequisite: Introduction to Agriculture
Grade: 10 - 12
Status: 1 credit
Course Description: Completion of this full year class will provide students with an in-depth look at plant physiology, fertilizer/chemical analysis, plant growth and reproduction, soil properties/formation, field crop management, and grain marketing and analysis. Careers explored in this area include: field scout/crop consultant, agronomist, agriculture chemical, fertilizer/chemical specialist, conservationist, and production agriculture. Lab activities will be used to investigate plant and soil properties, and basic biology concepts in an agriculture application. (Vocational)
Prerequisite: Introduction to Agriculture
Grade: 10 - 12
Status: 1 credit
Course Description: This one-year course offers an introduction to animal agriculture and will investigate careers such as animal breeder, veterinary science, nutritionist, meat specialist, feed sales representative, animal marketing and additional related fields. The emphasis will be given in the areas of: handling, breeding, aqua culture, feeding/nutrition, facilities, species, breeds, pasture management, and marketing. Biology concepts will be integrated along with traditional classroom/laboratory instruction. Units will be reinforced by field trips and exploratory activities. (Vocational)
Agriculture Mechanics
Prerequisite: Two years of agriculture classes
Grade: 11-12
Status: 1 credit
Course Description: This one year course serves as an introduction to agricultural mechanization and current trends in technology. Instructional areas consist of lab safety, hydraulics, power equipment operation and maintenance, material selection, agriculture structures, farmstead planning, and welding. Careers in this area include equipment maintenance, agricultural mechanic, and production agriculture. (Vocational)
Prerequisite: Two years of agriculture classes
Grade: 11 - 12
Status: 1 credit
Course Description: This year-long course offers in-depth study of the scientific method of research. The student will select, research, and conduct an agriculture based scientific experiment. In addition, students will review and study various fields in agriculture and conduct studies and research on areas related to those fields. The primary aim of this course is to introduce students to the careers and opportunities in agri-science research. (Vocational)
Agriculture Leadership
Prerequisite: Three years of agriculture classes or consent of instructor
Grade: 11 -12
Status: 1 credit
Course Description: The purpose of this course is to assist students in developing their knowledge, attitudes, skills and aspirations regarding leadership development in an agricultural setting and provide them with the beginning foundation for any setting. Students are in charge of organizational and school activities, and are responsible for the successful organization, conduction, and evaluation of the activities. In addition, high priority will fall and rest on studying for contests and making sure, we as a local chapter, are ready for each contest. (Vocational)