Introduction to Agriculture

Requirements & Other Info.

• 1 year (36 weeks)• 2 credits • Grades 9-11• First class the

Agriculture Department Offers.

• Provides an opportunity for students to learn how the agriculture industry is organized.

• Major Components: the economic influence of agriculture at state, national and international levels.

• Basic Concepts: Animals science, Plant science, Soil science, Horticulture, Agriculture resources, Ag business management, Ag mechanics, and FFA.

Ag. Mechanics & Technologies

Requirements & Other Info.

• 1 year.• 2 credits.• Grades 10-12• Must complete and

pass Into to Ag.

• Students will gain basic principals of construction and plumbing.

• Students will also learn the basic wiring skills and safety practices.

Welding

Requirements & Other Info.

• 1 semester (18 weeks)• 1 credit• Grades 10-12• Must have

completed/passed Intro-to-Ag.

• During Welding you will learn the basics of welding, the different welds, and how to weld them.

Small Engines

Requirements & Other Info.

• 1 semester (18 weeks)• 1 credit.• Grades 10-12• Must complete and

pass Into to Ag.

• Designed to develop student knowledge and skills in the area of Ag Mechanics.

• Learn how to operate equipment safety and maintain and repair gas engines.

Agriculture Science

Requirements & Other Info.

• 1 year.• 2 credits• Grade 10-12• Science Elective• Must complete and

pass Into to Ag

• Major units of instruction include advanced plant and soil science, advanced animal sciences and skills necessary for maintaining and repairing equipment and/or facilities.

Agriculture Youth Leadership

Requirements & Other Info.

• 1 semester• 1 credit• Grades 11-12• Must complete and

pass Into to Ag

• Types and styles of leadership will be discussed. Activities on communication, listening, and goals will expand the curriculum.

Horticulture

Requirements & Other Info.

• 1year• 2 credits• Grades 10-12

• Plant anatomy and reproduction, pest management, crop selection, fertilization and pest management strategies.

Animal Science

Requirements & Other Info

• 1 semester• 1 credit• Grades 11 & 12

• Topics of study are growth and development of animals, embryology, ethology, nutrition, Immunity systems, processing animal products, preservation fermentation, and pasteurization

Landscape and turf management

Requirements & Other Info

• 1 year• 2 credits• Grades 11 & 12

• Units of instruction include identifying landscape plants, studying basic principles of plant science, designing landscape plants, hard-scape construction techniques, and installing landscape plants.