Agricultural Education

Welcome to Agricultural Education at Woodmont Middle School! This is the fourth year agriculture courses have been offered at Woodmont Middle. This is an elective course that falls under the umbrella of Career and Technical Education. Agriculture classes are available to 6th, 7th and 8th graders. 8th graders also have the opportunity to take the year-long agriculture course, which they can receive high school credit for. Each course is outlined at the bottom of this page. In addition to agriculture classes, a complete Agricultural Education Program also offers students the opportunity to be involved in the National FFA Organization and Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAEs). 

About Ms. Martin: I am Katie Martin, the agriculture teacher and FFA Advisor at WMS.  I am from Pendleton, SC and graduated from Clemson University with a degree in Agricultural Education in May 2020. Agriculture is close to my heart because I grew up on a dairy farm and showed livestock. FFA is close to my heart because I had an amazing experience as student member; I grew personally, as a leader, and as a professional. I have served FFA in many ways: as the South Carolina FFA State President, Clemson Collegiate FFA Secretary, and National FFA Organization conference facilitator. Serving as the Woodmont Middle FFA Advisor will be my most rewarding and exciting FFA experience, by far. I look forward to teaching students about agriculture and helping them develop as a leader! I am excited to work with the Woodmont community to make the Woodmont Middle Agricultural Education program well-know and appreciated!

The following are major concepts and units that will be covered in each agriculture course taught at WMS.

6th Grade Introduction to Agriculture: defining agriculture, plants and animals in agriculture, communication skills, technology in agriculture, ecology and conservation, careers in agriculture.

7th Grade Introduction to Agriculture: exploring agriscience, the importance of agriculture, natural resources and the environment, the scientific process in agriculture, soil and plant science, animal science, laboratory principles in agriculture, personal development.

8th Grade Introduction to Agriculture: technology in agriscience, impacts of agriscience technology on international agriculture, business concepts in agriculture, career expectations in agriculture, tools and equipment, leadership skills, research principles.

Agricultural Science and Technology (year-long high school credit course for 8th graders): agricultural literacy, the importance of agriculture to society, leadership skills, soil science, tools and equipment, cell science, genetics and reproduction, plant science, animal science.