Horticulture

Introduction to Horticulture – CP               565000CW

Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: Agriculture Science and Technology CP

The Introduction to Horticulture course is designed to be an introduction to the Horticulture pathway. It is recommended as a prerequisite for all other horticulture courses.  This course includes organized subject matter and practical experiences related to the culture of plants used principally for ornamental or aesthetic purposes.  Instruction emphasizes knowledge and understanding of the importance of establishing, maintaining, and managing ornamental horticulture enterprises.

Typical instructional activities include hands-on experiences with propagating, growing, establishing, and maintaining nursery plants and greenhouse crops; tissue culture techniques; designing landscapes; preparing designs; sales analysis and management; participating in personal and community leadership development activities; planning and implementing a relevant school-to-work transition experience; and participating in FFA activities.

Nursery Greenhouse and Garden Center Technology – CP               567200CW

Grades: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: – Introduction to Horticulture CP 

The course in Nursery, Greenhouse and Garden Center Technology includes organized subject matter and practical experiences related to the operation and management of nursery, greenhouse or a garden center   Instruction emphasizes knowledge and understanding of the importance of establishing, maintaining, and managing “green industry” enterprises.

Typical instructional activities include hands-on experiences with propagating, growing, establishing, and maintaining nursery plants and greenhouse crops; tissue culture techniques; designing landscapes; preparing designs; sales analysis and management; participating in personal and community leadership development activities; planning and implementing a relevant school-to-work transition experience; and participating in FFA activities.

Agribusiness and Marketing                   560000CW

Grades: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: Nursery Greenhouse and Garden Center Technology CP

The course in Agricultural Business Management is designed for the student who plans to seek employment on, manage, or own a farm; or seek employment in an agribusiness field.  Students will be involved in learning activities that generally prepare him/her to apply the economic and business principles involved in the organization, operation, and management of the farm, ranch, or agribusiness.

Typical instructional activities include hands-on experiences with applying modern economic and business principles involved in the organization, operation, and management of agricultural businesses including the production and marketing of agricultural products and services; applying computer application models; participating in personal and community leadership development activities; planning and implementing a relevant school-to-work transition experience; and participating in FFA activities.