Prerequisite: None

This course allows students to develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, personal development, globalization, industry standards, details, practices, and expectations. Students will learn the history of FFA, Parliamentary Procedure, History of Agriculture, breeds of livestock, Plant and Soil Science and basic mechanics. Opportunities will be made available to introduce students to FFA. The FFA is the largest and premiere youth group in the United States. Membership and raising a project are not required, but recommended.

Prerequisite: None

This course will prepare students for careers in the field of animal science. Students need to acquire knowledge and skills related to animal systems and the workplace, and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, and industry expectations. Suggested small animals which may be included in the course of study include, but are not limited to, small mammals, amphibians, reptiles, avian, dogs, and cats.

Prerequisite: None

This exploratory course is designed as an introduction to horticultural sciences with emphasis on technical skills and career opportunities, and certifications. Students will gain hands on experience working with plants.

Prerequisite: None

This course prepares students for careers in value-added and food processing systems, students need to acquire technical knowledge and skills related to value-added and food processing, develop skills regarding career opportunities, and agricultural industry expectations. This course examines the food technology industry as it relates to food production, handling, and safety.

Prerequisite: None

This course will prepare students for careers in agribusiness systems, students need to attain skills related to leadership development and the workplace, and develop knowledge and skills regarding agricultural career opportunities, and agricultural industry expectations. This course primarily focuses on leadership building, communication, employer-employee relations, and problem solving, as they relate to agribusiness.

Prerequisite: None

Professional Communications blends written, oral, and graphic communication in a career-based environment. Careers in the global economy require individuals to be creative and have a strong background in computer and technology applications, a strong and solid academic foundation, and a proficiency in professional oral and written communication. Within this context, students will be expected to develop and expand the ability to write, read, edit, speak, listen, apply software applications, manipulate computer graphics, and conduct Internet research.

Prerequisite: None

A technical course designed to examine the importance of wildlife and outdoor recreation with emphasis on using wildlife and natural resources. Hunter safety certification is also taught in this class as well as wildlife identification for judging.

Prerequisite: None

Students will learn about careers in the field of animal Science. The primary animal species that will be studied in this course is beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, goats, and poultry.

Prerequisite: None

Students will learn about careers in the field of animal Science. The primary animal species that will be studied in this course is beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, goats, and poultry.

Prerequisite: None

The care and management of horses has developed into Equine Science, a multi-million dollar industry. The course will help the novice and the student who is already active in the horse industry to learn selection, nutrition, reproduction health, judging, and management of horses, donkeys or mules. Judging trips and tours are an integral and common part of the course.

Prerequisite: None

This course is designed to develop an understanding of landscape and turf grass management techniques and practices, and gain certifications. Students will gain hands on landscape experience.

Prerequisite: a minimum of one credit form the courses in the Agriculture, food and Natural Resources Cluster. Elective credit only

This course will prepare students for careers in the field of animal science, students need to attain knowledge and skills related to animal systems, and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, and agricultural industry standards. This course examines the interrelatedness of human, scientific, and technological dimensions of livestock production. Instruction is designed to allow for the application of scientific and technological aspects of animal science through field and laboratory experiences

Prerequisite: None

This course will prepare students for careers in agribusiness systems, students need to attain technical knowledge and skills related to agribusiness marketing and management and the workplace, and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, and agricultural industry expectations. This course is designed to provide a foundation to agribusiness management and the free enterprise system. Instruction includes the use of economic principles such as supply and demand, budgeting, record keeping, finance, risk management, business law, marketing, and careers in agribusiness.

Prerequisite: Senior / A minimum of one credit from the courses in the Agriculture cluster

This course is designed to develop skills in the production of greenhouse/nursery plants and the maintenance of plant growth and propagation structures, With Certifications.

Prerequisite: None

This is a hands-on learning course that allows students to develop skills in metal working, welding, tool use, and carpentry. Students will also be exposed to electricity, plumbing, and masonry. Once student skills are sharpened they will have the opportunity to plan and construct metal and wood projects. Students may gain certifications in carpentry, painting and welding.

Prerequisite: None

This is a hands-on learning course that allows students to develop skills in metal working, welding, tool use, and carpentry. Students will also be exposed to electricity, plumbing, and masonry. Once student skills are sharpened they will have the opportunity to plan and construct metal and wood projects. Students may gain certifications in carpentry, painting and welding.

Prerequisite: Ag. Mechanics and Metal Technologies and Junior/Senior

A more advanced hands on learning course that allows students to further welding and construction skills learned in previous shop courses. Students will learn skills related to facility design and fabrication. More specific skills in site location, material installation, and construction methods are learned. Students will have the opportunity to develop plans and construct projects using metal working, welding and woodworking. Students may gain certifications in electrical, pipefitting, plumbing, masonry and sheet metal.

Prerequisite: Agricultural Mechanics and Metal Technologies

This course is a project-based research course for students who have the ability to research a real world problem. Students develop a project on a topic related to a career interest in this cluster, use scientific methods of investigation to conduct in depth research, matched with a mentor from the business or professional community, compile findings, and present their findings to an audience that includes experts in the field. To attain academic success, students must have opportunities to learn reinforce, apply and transfer their knowledge, skills and technologies in a variety of settings. This course is designed to provide students an opportunity to earn one advanced measure for the Distinguished Achievement Program.

Prerequisite: Junior standing with at least 10 credits, 16 years old, Teacher Approval

This course is designed to provide technical instruction, on-the-job training, and work experience for high school students preparing to enter employment in various occupations. Students in the Practicum course spend one hour in class each scheduled day of block schedule to receive instruction in the occupations for which they are training and two or more consecutive hours each school day at training stations in order to learn the occupations. Training stations include the areas of: leadership development, mechanized agriculture, food and fiber production, value added and food processing, horticulture, agribusiness marketing and management, environmental and natural resources, agriculture/agribusiness/etc. Local businesses in the community are cooperating with the local school district in training students by providing work experience necessary to become valuable employees. Students must work a minimum of fifteen (15) hours per week at their training station. Students must provide their own transportation to and from their workstations.

Prerequisite: One course from Agriculture Cluster

This course is the second year course which is designed to provide technical instruction, on-the-job training, and work experience for high school students preparing to enter employment in various occupations. Students in Practicum II will spend one hour in class each scheduled day of block schedule to receive instruction in the occupations for which they are training and two or more consecutive hours each school day at training stations in order to learn the occupations. Training stations include the areas of: leadership development, mechanized agriculture, food and fiber production, value added and food processing, horticulture, agribusiness marketing and management, environmental and natural resources, agriculture/agribusiness/etc. Local businesses in the community are cooperating with the local school district in training students by providing work experience necessary to become valuable employees. Students must work a minimum of fifteen (15) hours per week at their training station. Students must provide their own transportation to and from their workstations.

Prerequisite: None

This course is designed to develop skills in the design and arrangement of flowers, foliage, and related plant materials for interior locations. Students will create floral arrangements.

Prerequisite: None

This course is designed to develop students understanding of rangeland ecosystems and sustainable forage production, as well as Range identification for judging.

Prerequisite: None

Welding provides the knowledge, skills, and technologies required for employment opportunities in metal technology systems. The areas of oxy-fuel processes, plasma arc cutting, arc welding, mig welding, and tig welding will be covered. Knowledge about career opportunities, requirements, and expectations and the development of workplace skills prepare students for success.