Agriculture Business Management Agribusiness Management provides foundation concepts in agricultural business. It is a two semester course that introduces students to the principles of business organization and management from a local and global perspective, with the utilization of technology. Concepts covered in the course include; food and fiber, forms of business, finance, marketing, management, sales, careers, leadership development, and supervised agriculture experience programs.
Horticulture Science Horticultural Science is a two semester course designed to give students a background in the field of horticulture and its many career opportunities. It addresses the biology and technology involved in the production, processing, and marketing of horticultural plants and products. Topics covered include: reproduction and propagation of plants, plant growth, growth media, management practices for field and greenhouse production, marketing concepts, production of plants of local interest, and pest management. Students participate in a variety of activities including extensive laboratory work usually in a school greenhouse.
Landscape Management Landscape Management is a two semester course that provides the student with an overview of the many career opportunities in the diverse field of landscape management. Students are introduced to the procedures used in the planning and design of a landscape using current technology practices, the principles and procedures involved with landscape construction, the determination of maintenance schedules, communications and management skills necessary in landscaping operations, and the care and use of equipment utilized by landscapers.
Plant and Soil Science Plant and Soil Science is a two semester course that provides students with opportunities to participate in a variety of activities including laboratory work. Topics covered include: the taxonomy of plants, the various plant components and their functions, plant growth, plant reproduction and propagation, photosynthesis and respiration, environmental factors affecting plant growth, diseases and pests of plants and their management, biotechnology, the basic components and types of soil, calculation of fertilizer application rates and procedures for application, soil tillage and conservation, irrigation and drainage, land measurement, cropping systems, precision agriculture, principles and benefits of global positioning systems, harvesting, and career opportunities in the field of plant and soil science.
Introduction to Agriculture Food and Natural Resources Introduction to Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources is a two semester course that is highly recommended as a prerequisite to and a foundation for all other agricultural classes. The nature of this course is to provide students with an introduction to the fundamentals of agricultural science and business. Topics to be covered include: animal science, plant and soil science, food science, horticultural science, agricultural business management, landscape management, natural resources, agriculture power, structure, and technology, careers in agriculture, leadership, and supervised agricultural experience. An activity and project based approach is used along with team building to enhance the effectiveness of the student learning activities.
Animal Science Animal Science is a two semester program that provides students with an overview of the field of animal science. Students participate in a large variety of activities and laboratory work including real and simulated animal science experiences and projects. All areas that the students study can be applied to both large and small animals. Topics to be addressed include: anatomy and physiology, genetics, reproduction; nutrition, careers in animal science, common diseases and parasites, social and political issues related to the industry, and management practices for the care and maintenance of animals.
Advance Life Science: Animals ALS: Animals is a two semester Program in which students investigate concepts that enable them to understand animal life and animal science as it pertains to agriculture. Through instruction, including laboratory and fieldwork, they recognize concepts associated with animal taxonomy, life at the cellular level, organ systems, genetics, evolution, ecology, and historical and current issues in animal agriculture. Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) is designed to provide students with opportunities to gain experience in the agriculture field(s) in which they are interested. Students should experience and apply what is learned in the classroom, laboratory and training site to real-life situations. Students work closely with their agricultural science and business teacher(s), parents and/or employers to get the most out of their SAE program. This course can be offered each year as well as during the summer session. SAE may be offered as a Cooperative Education Program. Curriculum content and competencies should be varied so that school year and summer session experiences are not duplicated.