Grade: 11-12 Prerequisite:  Completed two full years of Agriculture classes Length of Course: Year

Description:  Agribusiness Management courses provide students with the information and skills necessary for success in agribusiness and in operating entrepreneurial ventures in the agricultural industry. These courses may cover topics such as economic principles, budgeting, risk management, finance, business law, marketing and promotion strategies, insurance, and resource management. Other possible topics include developing a business plan, employee/employer relations, problem-solving and decision making, commodities, and building leadership skills. These courses may also incorporate a survey of the careers within the agricultural industry.

Grade: 10-12  Prerequisite: Introduction to Agriculture Length of Course: Year

Description:  Food Science courses offer opportunities to study the composition, structure, and properties of foods and the chemical changes that occur during the processing, storage, preparation, and consumption of food. These courses often explore the effects of various materials, microorganisms, and processes on food products through laboratory experiments. Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) is required.

Grade: 11-12  Prerequisite:Completed two full years of Agriculture classes Length of Course: Year

Description:  Provides students to gain knowledge and skills for various Agriculture Careers. Students will provide a detailed log of experiences and hours while participating

Grade: 11-12  Prerequisite:  Horticulture I  Length of Course: Year

Description:  This course will build on the students' learned skills from Horticulture I.  This course offers an advanced exploration in horticulture practices.  Major areas of instruction include:  basic flower arranging, pruning, introductory landscaping and design, lawn management, gardening, fruit production, plant growth and propagation, insect control, hydroponics, greenhouse management, and fertilization.  Lab activities will supplement classroom instruction.  Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) is required.

Grade: 10-12  Prerequisite:  Introduction to Agriculture Length of Course: Year

Description:  This course will introduce students to the fields of animal science, leadership, career, and personal development; the National FFA Organization; and Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) projects. Topics covered will include selection, care, nutrition, and management of the beef, swine, sheep, poultry, dairy, and equine; meats, animal processing and by-products; animal welfare and consumer concerns; project planning and personal development. 

Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) is required.

Grade: 10-12   Prerequisite:  Introduction to Agriculture Length of Course: Year

Description:  This course will familiarize students with the disciplines of horticulture and plant management; leadership, career and personal development; the National FFA Organization; and Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) projects. Topics covered include identification of horticulture plants, preparation of soils and planting media, propagation of plants, seeds, and cuttings; production of vegetables and fruit crops; identification and control of plant pests; landscape design and management; indoor and outdoor greenhouse operations; and FFA. Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) is required.

Grade: 9-12  Prerequisite: None  Length of Course: Year

Description:  This is a course that serves as a basic introduction to more advanced agricultural courses.  The course content includes soils, careers in agriculture, livestock breeds, parliamentary procedure, marketing, FFA, food science and plant science.  Agriculture is an applied science and students in this course will be able to apply and build upon what they have learned in prior science and math courses. Students are required to start a Supervised Agricultural Experience program (SAE) in this course. A SAE is a year-long supervised student project in agriculture that allows for hands-on experience outside the classroom. These hands-on activities and or projects in agriculture range from: job shadowing, research projects, community service projects, entrepreneurships, and job placement. Students are required to have an SAE every year while enrolled in an agriculture class. Membership in the FFA is encouraged.  FFA members will have the opportunity to enhance their learning through competitive, leadership, and recreational activities outside of class.

Grade: 10-12  Prerequisite: None  Length of Course: Year

Description: This course combines the fields of ecology and conservation with planning for the efficient use and preservation of land, water, wildlife, and forests. Within the general area of natural resource management, this course usually covers specific topics and uses, such as hunting or fishing preserves, forest production and management, wildlife preservation, and human outdoor recreation.

Grade: 10-12  Prerequisite:  Introduction to Agriculture Length of Course: Year

Description: This course offers students the opportunity to learn about careers and concepts in Veterinary Medicine.  Course work includes units on anatomy and physiology of domesticated and companion animals; nutrition, handling and restraint, safety, sanitation and disease. Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) is required.