Agriculture:

Agriculture Life Science
 

                The subject areas that will be taught include animal science, soil science, conservation, basic mechanics skills, and record keeping practices.  Students taking this course can receive science credits and should be interested in pursuing a career in the field of agriculture.  All students who enroll in the class will maintain a Supervised Ag Experience Program.  Students are strongly encouraged to join the FFA.



Biological Science Applications in Agriculture (BSAA)
 

                This course is designed to reinforce and extend the student’s knowledge of science applications and principals.  Students will examine major phases of growth and management of agriculture products through the use of numerous laboratory experiments and exercises.  Students will maintain a Supervised Agricultural Experience Program and may participate in agricultural science activities of the FFA.

Introduction to Horticulture Industry
 

                This is an orientation level course designed to give students knowledge and experiences in the various occupations related to the Horticulture industry.  Students will learn about topics involving plant propagation, greenhouse management, floral designs, landscaping, lawn development and care, orchard care, and vegetable gardening.  They will be introduced to selecting and using various soil media, hand and power tools, identifying plants, constructing and maintaining structures, and operating, repairing, and maintaining equipment used in the horticulture field.  Students are introduced to agricultural education through various programs offered by national, state, sectional, and local FFA organizations.


Agriculture Mechanics
 

                The subject areas that will be taught include safety, principles and uses of electricity, welding, small engines, ag power units and farm machinery. All students who enroll in this course will maintain a Supervised Ag Experience Program.  Students are strongly encouraged to join FFA.


Summer Ag Experience Program
 

                This course is an elective for those students who are maintaining a Supervised Ag Experience Program through the summer. The students will accumulate a certain number of working hours, attend the necessary field trips, and maintain an updated record book. The agriculture teacher will make on-the-site visitations for this course.  Students are encouraged to join FFA.


Agri-Business Management/Leadership

                This is for students interested in learning about Ag Careers, Ag sales, Ag communication skills, research projects, commodity and Ag marketing business management skills and operation skills, taxes, insurance, etc.  Students will learn skills in filling out applications, writing letters, resumes, PowerPoints, interviewing, etc.  Students maintain a Supervised Ag Experienced Program.  Students are strongly encouraged to join FFA.

Supervised Ag Experience Program I & II
 

                        This course is an elective for those students who are maintaining a Supervised Ag. Experience Program throughout the year on an independent study.  The students will accumulate a certain number of working hours, specific skills, attend necessary field trips, and maintain an updated record book.  Students are encouraged to join and participate in the FFA.

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