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Ag Courses
Introduction to Agriculture
1 year
First year agriculture students are introduced to each agriculture career pathway as they practice for and compete in over 20 career development events.Agriculture Science
1 year, counts as KHS science credit
Second year agriculture students study plant and animal sciences while practicing and participating in career development events.Veterinary Technology
1 year, counts as KHS science credit and has dual credit option through BHE
Students study veterinary medicine terminology, history, clinic operations, animal anatomy and physiology, nutrition, genetics, reproduction, and diseases related to production livestock.Ag Welding
1 semester
Students learn techniques for SMAW and MIG welding along, with plasma cutting and CNC machining. Students spend the semester in the shop welding and fine tuning their skills. They will also have the option to participate in various welding contests throughout the year.Agriculture Mechanics
1 semester
Students study small engines, carpentry, welding, surveying, electricity, CNC machining, etc. as it relates to agriculture and the ag mechanics career development event. Students participate in classroom and lab activities.Agriculture Business Foundations
1 semester, consumer ed credit
This course introduces students to business management in agriculture. Mathematics, reading, and writing components are used as they relate to ag. Students create business plans, study grain marketing, and gain knowledge in basic consumer education.Greenhouse Production
1 semester
This course is designed to introduce students to basic concepts and skills utilized in horticulture. Students learn botanical concepts such as morphology, anatomy, taxonomy, physiology, genetics, and propagation. They assist with the annual plant sale as well as community service projects that include planting flowers and cleaning flower beds.