This course covers skills necessary for students to analyze and establish entrepreneurial businesses. The course includes the study of personal and business financial planning, obtaining capital and credit, repaying loans, analyzing financial information, decision-making, developing business plans, and applying sales and marketing principles. Classroom and laboratory activities are supplemented through supervised agricultural experiences and FFA leadership programs & activities.
This class will introduce shop rules and safety procedures. Students will learn how to perform the following welds: shielded arc welding, oxy-fuel welding, and gas metal arc welding (MIG or wire welding). They will become proficient at welding the following welds: beads, butt welds, t-welds, lap welds, corner welds, and pipe welds. They will perform these welds in several positions, including flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead. Students will also learn how to cut metal with a gas torch and a plasma cutter. Classroom and laboratory activities are supplemented through supervised agricultural experiences, leadership programs, and activities of the FFA.
This introductory course provides a brief knowledge base and technical skills of several topics within the agricultural industry, including production agriculture, food, and natural resources, cluster foundation knowledge and skills, leadership development, the National FFA organization, and career exploration. Topics within this course are intended to spark interest in future courses and careers for students. Classroom and laboratory activities are supplemented through supervised agricultural experiences and leadership programs, and activities.
This course focuses on the importance of a safe, sanitary, and reliable food supply for human consumption. Topics explored include food safety regulations and requirements in processing facilities and food service establishments, along with home handling of foods. Students will also learn to identify pathogenic foodborne illnesses and identify methods to prevent and control those illnesses in various types of food products. Classroom and laboratory activities are supplemented through supervised agricultural experiences and leadership programs, and activities.
A course focusing on the basic scientific principles and processes that are involved in animal physiology, breeding, nutrition, and care in preparation for an animal systems career. Topics include animal diseases, introduction to animal science, animal nutrition, animal science issues, career opportunities, and animal evaluation. Classroom and laboratory activities are supplemented through supervised agricultural experiences and leadership programs and activities.
This course examines the scientific concepts related to plant systems. Students will examine plant classification, anatomy, physiology, and asexual and sexual propagation. In addition, students will develop an understanding of plant nutrition and growth and production methods. Classroom and laboratory activities are supplemented through supervised agricultural experiences, and FFA leadership programs & activities.
This course concentrates on promoting agricultural literacy and career opportunities in the agricultural industry, especially those outside of production agriculture. Topics included will be brief overviews of plant science, animal science, food science, and natural resources. Classroom and laboratory instruction are supplemented through supervised agricultural experiences (SAEs) and leadership (FFA) programs and activities.
This course concentrates on promoting agricultural literacy and career opportunities in the agricultural industry, especially those outside of production agriculture. Topics included will be brief overviews of plant science, animal science, food science, and natural resources. Classroom and laboratory instruction are supplemented through supervised agricultural experiences (SAEs) and leadership (FFA) programs and activities.
Work-based learning allows Junior and senior students to go to worksites throughout the community. Worksites are assigned based on the student's future career interests and goals. Students spend each day at their worksite learning how to work in a specific career field.