INSTRUCTOR: Ramon Quiroga
Intro to the Science of Agriculture (Course 1) (Grades 9-10)
The local, national, and global definitions, history, and scope of agriculture in society is covered in this course. It also covers plant and animal sciences, production and processing; agricultural mechanics. Including tool and machine operation; business and natural resource management; management of food and fiber systems; soil characteristics, formation, and properties; and development of leadership and communication skills.
Horticulture/ Botany (Course 2) (Grades 10-11)
The focus of this course is on the science of plants (botany). Specific topics include photosynthesis and respiration, analysis of the difference of plant and animal cell structure, genetics, taxonomy and classification. Also included are topics covering entomology, soil chemistry, and plant diseases; virus and bacteria life cycles and effects on plant growth. Focus is on horticultural crops including greenhouse, landscape and floral plants.
Principles of Horticulture- ENMU (Course 3 (Fall) (Grades 11-12)
Focus is on the floriculture industry including plant production, processing, marketing, and principles of floral design. Students are often involved in a simulated floral shop on the school grounds interior plant scaping may also be included in this course.
Environmental Science/ NatRes-ENMU (Course 3) (Spring) (Grades 11-12)
Ag Internship /OJT (Juniors and Seniors that have completed the first 2 courses in the sequence)(Grades 11-12)
National Occupational Competency Testing Institute Certification
Precision Exams:
Agriculture Science I (108)
Plant and Soil Science I (140)
Floriculture (131)
Landscape Management (133)
National Center for Construction Education and Research Safety Certification
FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.
Floriculture
Horticulture Produce
Vet. Tech
Food Science