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Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
"Processing, production, distribution, financing, and development of agricultural commodities and natural resources."
Cluster Instructors
Skills for Success
Introduction to Agriculture Science and Technology 1 Unit • Grades 10, 11
Prerequisites:
None Course Description: This course is designed to teach essential concepts and understanding related to plant and animal life including biotechnology, the conservation of natural resources, and the impact of agriculture and natural resource utilization on the environment. Emphasis is placed on the role of agriculture in our society and the importance of agriculture to the welfare of the world. Basic personal and community leadership and safety and agricultural mechanical technology are included as a part of the instructional program. Each student is expected to design and participate in a supervised agricultural experience. Typical learning activities are hands-on learning experiences including: performing basic principles of plant, soil, and animal science; studying and modeling the significance of humankind’s interrelationship with soil, water, and air; participating in FFA activities. Introduction to Veterinary Science 1 Unit • Grades 10, 11
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1 Unit • Grades 11, 12
Prerequisites: None Course Description: In this course students will receive hands-on training in the safe operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment used in the horticulture industry. Typical instructional activities include: hands-on experiences with agricultural power units; the planning and selection of materials for the construction of agricultural facilities; the mechanical practices associated with irrigation and water conservation; erosion control and metal fabrication. The greenhouse will be a source of training with emphasis on environment-controlling equipment. Equipment Operation and Maintenance 1 Unit • Grades 11, 12
Prerequisites: None Course Description: This course is designed to teach students how to operate and maintain equipment commonly used in the agriculture industry. It includes equipment used in all four of the Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources pathways. Typical activities include hands-on experiences with power units, hand tools, tractors, mowers, production equipment, turf and landscaping equipment (example: changing mower blades, sharpening mower blades) rebuilding small air-cooled gasoline engines, maintaining diesel engines, working with engine power and efficiency and Power Trains systems. Equipment Operation and Maintenance Syllabus Introduction to Horticulture 1 Unit • Grades 10, 11
Prerequisites: None Course Description: This course is designed to be an introduction to the Horticulture pathway. This course includes organized subject matter and practical experiences related to the culture of plants used principally for ornamental or aesthetic purposes. Instruction emphasizes knowledge and understanding of the importance of establishing, maintaining, and managing ornamental horticulture enterprises. Typical instructional activities include: hands-on experiences with propagating, growing, establishing, and maintaining nursery plants and greenhouse crops; tissue culture techniques; designing landscapes; preparing designs; sales analysis and management; participating in personal and community leadership development activities; planning and implementing a relevant school-to-work transition experience; and participating in FFA activities. Landscape Technology 1 Unit • Grades 11, 12
Prerequisites: None Course Description: This course is designed to qualify the student completing the course for job entry into landscaping fields or to continue advanced training in post high school education. A combination of subject matter and activities is designed to teach technical knowledge and skills for entry-level positions in selling, selecting, and servicing. Typical instructional activities include hands-on experiences with the planning and selection of materials for the construction of hardscapes, the mechanical practices associated with irrigation and water conservation, erosion control, participating in personal and community leadership development activities, planning and implementing a relevant supervised agricultural experience, and participating in FFA activities. Farm Animal Production 1 Unit • Grades 11, 12
Prerequisites: None Course Description: This course is designed to teach technical knowledge and skills for occupations in the pet industry or entry-level positions in an animal production enterprise by developing competencies concerning the selection, breeding, physiology, nutrition, health, housing, feeding, and marketing of farm animals. Typical instructional activities include hands-on experiences with the principles and practices essential in the production and management of farm animals and farm animal products for economic, recreational, and therapeutic uses; participating in personal and community leadership development activities; planning and implementing a relevant school-to-work transition experience; and participating in FFA activities. Farm Animal Production Syllabus Small Animal Care 1 Unit • Grades 10, 11
Prerequisites: None Course Description: This course is designed to teach technical knowledge and skills for occupations in the pet industry or the companion animal industry. Skills also relate to the veterinarian or the veterinarian technician career field. Typical instructional activities include hands-on experiences with cats, dogs, rabbits, fish, etc.; participating in personal and community leadership development activities; and planning a relevant school-to-work transition experience. Leadership training and opportunities for competition will be provided through the FFA student organization. FFA membership dues are $10.00. | |||||||||||
