Classes Offered
Introduction to Agriculture
Students will learn about soils, crops and weeds, Ag leadership and public speaking.
Animal Science
Science-based curriculum around animal sciences and related career options.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Agriculture
Veterinary Science
Prepare students for post-secondary education and/or a career in the field of veterinary medicine.
Ag Production in a Modern World
Business and financial management, marketing and market investments.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Agriculture and one additional Agriculture class
Ag Management 1,2,3
Students will develop effective business and leadership qualities and attributes.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Agriculture and consent of instructor
Plant Science
Intro to plants, soil science, pest and weed control, plant care and maintenance.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Agriculture
Greenhouse Management
Hand-on activities with plants and soil learning the concepts of plant growth.
Prerequisite: Plant Science
Food Science
Students will study food safety, chemistry, processing, marketing and development through hand-on activities and laboratories.
Ag Leadership
For students interested in developing leadership skills necessary to be successful in the Ag industry.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
Aquaponics
STEM course providing a hands-on exploration of aquaponics.
Prerequisite: Life Science or Biology
Credits
High School Students will be required to get 2.5 credits from one specific pathway plus .5 from another pathway of their choice.
Class Credits Required:
- Intro to Agriculture: 1.0
1.5 Credits from the following:
- Animal Science: 1.0
- Veterinary Science: 1.0
- Intro to Arc Welding: 0.5
- Greenhouse Management: 0.5
- Greenhouse Management Lab Tech: 1.0
- Ag Management: 1.0
- Plant Science: 0.5
- Ag Leadership: 1.0
- Ag Work Experience: 1.0
- Aquaponics: 1.0
- Ag Business: 0.5
- Ag Production and Emerging Technologies: 0.5
Agriculture courses are designed to instruct students about crop production, livestock management, soil and water conservation and various other aspects of agriculture.
Career Possibilities:
• Commodity Trader • Agricultural Production Specialist • Purchasing Manager • Extension Educator • Farmer • Rancher • Environmental Educator • Forester • Land Management Specialist • Water Quality Specialist
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