Location:  Lincolnwood High School

Time: TBD

Length: Semester 

Dual Credit: LLCC AGR 208 (3 credits)

Course Description: This course is an introduction to agricultural mechanization with emphasis on technical terminology, skill development and mathematical applications. The primary topic areas are farm power and machinery, electrification, structures and surveying. Students utilize current technology in agricultural mechanics. IAI: AG 906 

Location:  Lincolnwood High School

Time: TBD

Length: Semester

Dual Credit: LLCC AGR 105 (4 credits)

Course Description: The course focuses on the study of crop production. Topics include water use, weed control, nutrition, growth and reproduction. Environmental factors such as climate, pests and soil conditions are examined. Current production practices for major central Illinois crops are discussed. IAI: AG 903 

Location:  Lincolnwood High School

Time: TBD

Length: Semester 

Dual Credit: LLCC ABM 106 (3 credits)

Course Description: This course provides a study of the economic organization and operation of farms including planning and budgeting, labor capital, machinery, crops and livestock systems. Students evaluate actual farm situations and develop a business plan for their intended operation. Students also learn basic concepts of farm management as it relates to marketing crops, decision making, measuring performance, managing risks, transferring assets and estate planning.  

Location:  Lincolnwood High School

Time: TBD

Length: Semester

Dual Credit: LLCC ABM 125 (3 credits)

Course Description: The skills and practices of modern animal production are discussed in regard to swine, beef, sheep and goat production. Areas of discussion include selection, nutrition, reproduction, care and management of growing and finishing animals and herd health. Additional emphasis on pricing and marketing livestock. 

Location:  Lincolnwood High School

Time: M-F; 1:28 - 3:00pm

Length: Semester (Fall 2022)

Dual Credit: LLCC AGR 101 and LLCC ABM 105

Course Description: AGR 101 involves the development of agriculture in the United States and the economics principles and governmental policies as they apply to agriculture. 

ABM 105 is the study of production of agronomic crops raised in the Midwest. Attention is given to tillage, seed selection, fertility, growth stages, harvesting methods and pest control methods. Costs of production for profitable corn, soybeans, small grains and forage production are also emphasized. 

Location:  Lincolnwood High School

Time: M-F; 1:28 - 3:00pm

Length: Semester (Spring 2022)

Dual Credit: LLCC ABM 202 and AGR 208

Course Description: ABM 202 is designed to provide the basic principles of agri-business operations including advertising, sales, personnel management and public relations. 

AGR 208 is an introduction to agricultural mechanization with emphasis on technical terminology, skill development and mathematical applications. The primary topic areas are farm power and machinery, electrification, structures and surveying. Students utilize current technology in agricultural mechanics.