1st Hour: Prep
2nd Hour: Independent Study/Ag Welding & Electrical
3rd Hour: Ag Mechanics/Landscape Design
4th Hour: BSAA
5th Hour: Ag Business/Ag Welding
6th Hour: Introduction to Agriculture
7th Hour: BSAA
8th Hour: Introduction to Agriculture
9th Hour: Ag Exploratory
This course is an introduction to agriculture and the FFA organization. Students will have the opportunity to learn theory and practical application in basic plant and animal science, leadership and communication, record keeping, and ag power and technology. After students take this course, they will be much more knowledgeable about the basics of the agricultural industry as well as how it can be used in their future.
This course is designed to expand upon the knowledge gained in Introduction to Agriculture. The class will give students further knowledge in the areas of animal science, soil science, crop science, and food science. The course will focus on the science aspect of each concept and gain experience using the Scientific Method. Students will also use computers for various parts of the class.
This course is designed to provide the student with the opportunity to learn the concepts and practical application of basic agricultural mechanics technologies. The course will cover basic instruction in shop safety, carpentry, drones, surveying and small engines. Classroom instruction and hands-on applications will be used predominantly in this course.
This course is designed to provide the student with the opportunity to learn the concepts and practical application of basic agricultural mechanics technologies. The course will cover basic instruction in welding safety, different types of welding, fabrication, electrical safety and the basics of wiring. Classroom instruction and hands-on applications will be used predominantly in this course.
This course is designed to introduce students to the horticulture industry and provide them with basic plant science knowledge that can be further developed in advanced horticulture courses. Major units of instruction include horticulture careers, plant anatomy, seed germination, plant propagation, flower, fruit, and vegetable production, identifying horticulture plants, the basics of floral design and landscape design.
This course introduces students to business management in agriculture. Mathematics, reading, and writing components are woven in the context of agriculture. Throughout the course are practical and engaging activities, projects, and problems to develop and improve business and employability skills. Additionally, students investigate and develop viable business plans in order to solve local problems. The business plan ideas are communicated to student peers and members of the professional community.
This course is an exploratory introduction to agriculture course. Students will have the opportunity to learn theory and practical application in basic plant and animal science, leadership and communication, record keeping, and ag power and technology. After students take this course, they will be much more knowledgeable about the basics of the agricultural industry as well as how it can be used in their future.