introduction to agriculture. requirements & other info. 1 year (36 weeks) 2 credits grades 9-11...
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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.