The Principles, Concentrator A, and Concentrator B courses are all required to meet the CTE graduation pathway requirement.

7117

Principles of Agriculture covers the diversity of the agricultural industry and agribusiness concepts. Students will develop an understanding of the role of agriculture in the United States and globally. Students will explore Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resource (AFNR) systems related to the production of food, fiber and fuel and the associated health, safety and environmental management systems. Topics covered in the course range from animals, plants, food, natural resources, ag power, structures and technology, and agribusiness. Participation in FFA and Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE) will be an integral part of this course in order to develop leadership and career ready skills. 

• Required Prerequisites: none

• Recommended Prerequisites: Introduction to Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

• Counts as a directed elective or elective credits for all diplomas

7116

Precision Agriculture describes the purpose and concepts of precision agriculture and precision farming through classroom and lab-based instruction. It involves understanding and operation of the various precision agriculture tools including GPS, GIS, and VRT. Students will learn how to collect data, analyze data and use the information to make decisions. Provides an understanding and justifications that demonstrate the economic and environmental benefits of precision agriculture. The Precision Agriculture course also incorporates the use of UAVs. Students will demonstrate UAV competency and handling in order to achieve the Part 107 UAS certification. 

• Offered in even graduation years

• Required Prerequisites: Principles of Agriculture 

• Recommended Prerequisites: Introduction to Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources 

• Counts as a directed elective or elective credits for all diplomas

7113

Crop Management will provide an understanding of plant nutrient requirements and how to provide for those needs to achieve efficient crop production through classroom and lab-based instruction. Students will understand proper fertilizer materials, application methods and techniques. Instruction on soil analysis by demonstrating proper soil testing techniques which will be used to create fertility plans for proposed crops. Integrated pest management and the evaluation of various pest controls with minimal impact on the environment will also be an emphasis of the course.

• Offered in odd graduation years

• Required Prerequisites: Principles of Agriculture

• Recommended Prerequisites: Introduction to Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources 

• Counts as a directed elective or elective credits for all diplomas

7238

Agribusiness Capstone course i introduces students to the Principles of agribusiness management and leadership from a local and global perspective, with the utilization of technology. The course will help students build a strong knowledge base of the agribusiness industry as they study agribusiness types, communications, agricultural law, leadership, and teamwork, ethics, and agricultural economics. Additionally, students will understand the role of selling in the agricultural economy, stressing the points and terminology necessary in today’s agriculture. Students will demonstrate principles and techniques for planning, development, application and management of agribusiness systems through project-based learning and a supervised agriculture experience (work-based learning) programs.

• Required Prerequisites: Principles of Agriculture; Precision Agriculture; Crop Management

• Recommended Prerequisites: none

• Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas