Courses
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resource
This is the first course in the Agricultural and Environmental Systems career field. It introduces students to the pathways that are offered in the Agricultural and Environmental Systems career field. As such, learners will obtain fundamental knowledge and skills in food science, natural resource management, animal science & management, plant & horticultural science, power technology and biotechnology. Students will be introduced to the FFA organization and begin development of their leadership ability.
Plant and Animal Science
Students will apply knowledge of animal and plant science to the agriculture industry. They will be introduced to the value of production animals relative to the agricultural marketplace. Students will engage in animal classification and selection, body systems, along with animal welfare and behavior in relation to the production of animals. Students will learn principles of plant anatomy and physiology, and the role of nutrition, deficiencies and growing environment on plant production. Throughout the course, business principles and professional skills will be examined.
Mechanical Principles
Students will engage in the mechanical principles utilized in animal and plant production systems. They will learn electrical theory, design, wiring, hydraulic and pneumatic theory, along with metallurgy in relation to hot and cold metals. Students will apply knowledge of sheet metal fabrication applicable to the agricultural industry along with identify, diagnose, and maintain small air-cooled engines. Throughout the course, students will learn critical components of site and personal safety as well as communication and leadership skills.
Business Management
In this course students learn ways to effectively and efficiently run a business. They will learn the the importance of business organization, and understanding specific knowledge such as marketing, finance, human resources, and good communication skills.
Green House and Nursery Management
This course introduces the student to greenhouses and related equipment used to manipulate the environment to best economical advantage in the production of greenhouse crops: flower, vegetable and foliage plants. Included are topics on greenhouse location and construction, heating, cooling, soils and fertility, lighting, crop scheduling, disease and insect control and environmental considerations. Some attention is given to business and the retailing of crops grown.
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resource
This is the first course in the Agricultural and Environmental Systems career field. It introduces students to the pathways that are offered in the Agricultural and Environmental Systems career field. As such, learners will obtain fundamental knowledge and skills in food science, natural resource management, animal science & management, plant & horticultural science, power technology and biotechnology. Students will be introduced to the FFA organization and begin development of their leadership ability.
Plant and Animal Science
Students will apply knowledge of animal and plant science to the agriculture industry. They will be introduced to the value of production animals relative to the agricultural marketplace. Students will engage in animal classification and selection, body systems, along with animal welfare and behavior in relation to the production of animals. Students will learn principles of plant anatomy and physiology, and the role of nutrition, deficiencies and growing environment on plant production. Throughout the course, business principles and professional skills will be examined.
Mechanical Principles
Students will engage in the mechanical principles utilized in animal and plant production systems. They will learn electrical theory, design, wiring, hydraulic and pneumatic theory, along with metallurgy in relation to hot and cold metals. Students will apply knowledge of sheet metal fabrication applicable to the agricultural industry along with identify, diagnose, and maintain small air-cooled engines. Throughout the course, students will learn critical components of site and personal safety as well as communication and leadership skills.
Business Management
In this course students learn ways to effectively and efficiently run a business. They will learn the the importance of business organization, and understanding specific knowledge such as marketing, finance, human resources, and good communication skills.
Green House and Nursery Management
This course introduces the student to greenhouses and related equipment used to manipulate the environment to best economical advantage in the production of greenhouse crops: flower, vegetable and foliage plants. Included are topics on greenhouse location and construction, heating, cooling, soils and fertility, lighting, crop scheduling, disease and insect control and environmental considerations. Some attention is given to business and the retailing of crops grown.