| AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE Grade 9 |
Major units of study: FFA, planning one's SOEP, parliamentary procedure, basic animal science (beef, dairy, swine, sheep, poultry, horses, livestock judging), basic ag mechanics (concrete, welding), ag construction, small animal production, gardening. |
| HORTICULTURE
Grades 9-12 |
The content areas will include landscaping, floriculture, forestry, gardening, turf, greenhouse management, and basic plant biology. The course will emphasize career skills and opportunities in these areas. |
| WILDLIFE AND NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Grades 9-12 |
A balanced introduction to natural resource management
which includes wildlife and fisheries management. Units included:
Natural Resource Conservation, Habitat, Wildlife and Fish Identification,
Upland Birds, and Careers in Wildlife Management. |
| ADVANCED ANIMAL SCIENCE Grades 10-11 |
Major units of study: animal health and diseases, livestock
genetics, animal nutrition and feed ration formulation, livestock records
and analysis, in-depth study of livestock management of beef, dairy, swine,
sheep and horses.
Prerequisite: Agricultural Science |
| SOIL SCIENCE Grades 10-11 First semester |
Major units of study: soil judging, soil fertility,
commercial fertilizers, soil and water conservation, soil testing, soil
nutrients, developing soil conservation and management plans.
Prerequisite: Agricultural Science |
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CROP AND
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Major units of study: plant growth and reproduction, management and
production of corn, wheat, oats, soybeans, alfalfa, perennial forage grasses,
pastures, conservation tillage and crop rotation, and the identification
and control of weeds.
Prerequisite: Agricultural Science |
| MACHINERY MANAGEMENT Grades 10-11 |
Major units of study: measuring machine capacity, improving
field efficiency, matching size and capacity, power requirements costs of
repairs. operations, fuel, and lubrication, tractor design & repair,
hay & haymaking & combine harvesting. Students will be working in
shop during this unit.
Prerequisite: Agricultural Science. |
| AG BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Grade 12 |
This advanced level semester course is designed to emphasize both
farm and agribusiness management. Students will manage two simulated
agricultural businesses. Learning opportunities will concentrate on
the areas of credit, money management, marketing, and tax and business planning.
Students will apply the principles of business management to operation of
a farm and off-farm business related to one of the occupational areas of agriculture.
Prerequisite: Agricultural Science |
| AG SALES AND SERVICE Grade 12 |
A coursed designed for upper level students interested in the many
career opportunities in the largest occupational are of the agricultural
industry. This course concentrates on developing skills and knowledge
in agricultural salesmanship techniques, advertising, personnel management,
interviewing, cooperatives and telemarketing. Students will acquire
competencies to be applied to real-life situations in agriculture sales and
service occupations.
Prerequisite: Agricultural Science |
