Agribusiness Management- Grades 10-12

5002: Agribusiness Management provides foundation concepts in agricultural business. It is a two semester course that introduces students to the principles of business organization and management from a local and global perspective, with the utilization of technology. Concepts covered in the course include; accounting and record keeping, business planning and management, food and fiber, forms of business, finance, management, sales and marketing, careers, and leadership development. Students will demonstrate principles and techniques for planning, development, application and management of agribusiness systems through a supervised agriculture experience (work based learning) programs.

• Required Prerequisites: none

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

• Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester

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

• Qualifies as a quantitative reasoning course

Leadership Development in Action (AG)- Grades 10-12 

5237: Leadership Development in Action is a project-based course in which students integrate higher order thinking, communication, leadership, and management processes to conduct Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) leadership projects at the local, state, or national level. Each student will create a vision statement, establish standards and goals, design and implement an action plan and timeline, reflect on accomplishments, and evaluate results. Authentic, independent application through CTSO student-directed programs or projects, internship, community based study, or in-depth laboratory experience is required. Research and development, interdisciplinary projects, and/or collaboration with postsecondary faculty, community agencies, or organizations are appropriate approaches. Instructor must be a current chapter advisor of an Indiana-recognized CTSO. State and national membership in an Indiana recognized CTSO is required of any student enrolled in this course. Service learning experiences are highly recommended. Achievement of applicable Career and Technical Education (CTE), academic, and employability standards will be documented through a required student portfolio.

• Required Prerequisites: none

• Recommended Prerequisites: Preparing for College and Careers, prior AG class and FFA membership

• Credits: 1 semester course, 1 credit per semester, up to 6 semesters, 6 credits maximum

• Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for all diplomas

• Membership in FFA is an expectation

Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE)- Grades 10-12

5228: Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) is designed to provide students with opportunities to gain experience in the agriculture field(s) in which they are interested. Students will experience and apply what is learned in the classroom, laboratory and training site to real-life situations with a standards-based plan for learning. Students work closely with their agriculture teacher(s), parents and/or employers to get the most out of their SAE program. This course can be offered each year as well as during the summer session. Curriculum content and competencies need to be varied so that school year and summer session experiences are not duplicative.

• Required Prerequisites: none

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

• Credits: 1 semester course, 1 credit per semester

• Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for all diplomas

• Curriculum content and standards-based plan for learning should not be duplicated when this course is taken for multiple semesters.

• Membership in FFA is an expectation.