Agriculture Education

Agricultural education provides systematic instruction to students in the areas of agriculture, food and natural resources. Through these subjects, agricultural educators teach students a wide variety of skills, including science, math, communications, leadership, management and technology. Agricultural education prepares students for successful careers and a lifetime of informed choices in the global agriculture, food, fiber and natural resources systems.

CTE Pathways PLCs

Agriculture Pathway PLCs

Agriculture Mechanics
Animal Science
Horticulture/Natural Resources
Middle School Agriculture

JCPS CTE teachers focus on the cohesion of the teams through the CTE Pathway PLC’s. These PLC’s are designed to allow teachers of courses within a pathway to synergize while emphasizing the importance of professional cohesion.

JCPS Pathway PLC's Are:

Collaborative Opportunities To Emphasize Data Review
An Environment To Develop Shared Goals
Where Instructional Best Practices Are Shared Openly
Platform To Discuss Credential Support
Continually Engaged In Problem Solving
Immersed in CTSO Integration
A Peer Facilitated Collaborative Entity

JCPS Pathway PLC’s Are Not:

Department Meetings
Program Area Meetings
Leisure Discussion Sessions

CTE Proofs of Learning (POLs)

CTE State Exam

Agricultural Mechanics I
Agricultural Mechanics II
Foundations of Agriculture
Equine Science I

Natural Resources I
Natural Resources II

Credential*

Agricultural Mechanics II (Small Engine)
Equine Science II
Veterinary Assisting
Natural Resources II- Forestry

Local**

Animal Science 1
Animal Science II-Companion Animal
Animal Science II - Food Animal
Horticulture I
Horticulture II
Horticulture II Landscaping
Sustainable Agriculture Production I

Performance-Based Measure (PBM)

*If the student passes the POL credential(s), then the student may be exempt from a teacher-made final exam.

**Requires administration of a teacher-made final exam.

Approved Honors Curriculum Guides

Resources

Vendor Information

**Vendors below are just a suggestion. The vendor used must be registered with the Johnston County Public Schools and take a purchase order. If you have any questions please email Monica Connor.

Ag Mechanics

Animal Science

Horticulture/Natural Resources

Agri Supply
Coors Farm Supply
Creech's Greenhouse
Cyn-Mar Greenhouse
Nasco
Park Seed

Dillon Supply charges a $15 flat fee for deliveries.

Learning Labs

Nasco- Johnston County Public Schools discount quote #46301

$199 or more - FREE

$0 to $198.99 - $14.95

Lowe’s Home Improvement charges a $20 flat fee for deliveries, but also deduct 5% discount on the whole order. If you want to pick up items at the store there is no delivery fee. PO must be itemized regardless.

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