GHS Agriculture

Welcome to the Gloucester High School Agriculture Department!

Here you will find information on happenings in the classes, links to FFA, and information on course content.

FFA is an integral part of agriculture education. There is a 3-part model for agriculture education to maximize the opportunity for students.

 The first part is the classroom instruction. This gives students the knowledge and skills practice they need. 

SAE is short for supervised agricultural experience. An SAE gives the student the opportunity to put the skills and knowledge to work at a job or project outside of school hours. Students in agriculture classes will all participate in an SAE. This can be a part-time job, volunteer position, job shadow, or taking care of pets or a garden at home. 

The third part is FFA. FFA is an intra-curricular student organization. Students can only be a member if they are currently enrolled in an agriculture class. FFA gives students the opportunity to practice skill and knowledge learned in the classroom through competitions called CDEs (career development events) and LDEs (leadership development events). Students also take on leadership roles and work with other FFA members locally, and at the state and national level. 

Follow us on Facebook @GloucesterVAFFA and on Instagram @gloucester_ffa.

Useful links:

• Virginia FFA Association

• National FFA Organization

• Gloucester High School

Feedback is appreciated! Contact me at renee.hypes@gc.k12.va.us