| Intro. to Ag. | Basic Ag. Mech. | Ag. Bus. Op. |
| Ag. Bus. Mgmt. | Ag Science | Ag. Power |
| Horticulture | Landscaping | BSAA |
| Introduction to Agriculture |
Year Course |
| Grade 9-12 |
1 Credit |
| The industry of agriculture is examined in this introductory course. Agriculture careers, production agriculture, agri-business, horticulture, forestry, conservation, food science, mechanics, and agri-science are units of study. Students must have the basic agriculture class in order to be a member of FFA. | |
| Basic Ag Mechanics | Year Course |
| Grades 10-12 | 1 Credit |
| Basic Ag Mechanics is a one year course designed to help students develop mechanical skills in Agriculture. The course is divided into five sections which are: intro to mechanics, surveying, woods/construction, metalworking, and Ag power equipment. | |
| Ag Business Operations | Year Course |
| Grades 10-12 | 1 Credit |
| This class will give particular attention to the design, operation, maintenance, repair and safety practices used on agricultural tools and power equipment. Major emphasis in this level mechanics course will be in the areas of electricity, surveying, concrete, farm structure, welding fabrication, carpentry skills, and soil and water structures. | |
| Ag Business Management | Year Course |
| Grades 10-12 | 1 Credit |
| This course will give particular attention to the policies and principles that effect production agriculture and agri-business. Units include economics, marketing, computer applications, law, and government programs. Record keeping and analysis, taxes, insurance, credit, and sales are areas also covered in this management class. | |
| Ag Science | Year Course |
| Grades 10-12 | 1 Credit |
| The advanced orientation class included units of study in the areas of crop science, soil science, livestock science, horticulture, metal and fabrication design, farm structures, and small engine technology. | |
| Ag Power Mechanics | Year Course |
| Grades 11-12 | 1 Credit |
| This course is designed to cover several areas not included in the Basic Agricultural Mechanics course. These areas include block and brick masonry, painting, plumbing, electric motors, large gasoline motors, diesel motors, hydraulics, and agricultural structures. This is a class which will combine classroom and laboratory work in fairly equal amounts. All students will be required to furnish their own shop clothes. This includes leather shoes, coveralls or pants, and long-sleeved shirt. The pre-requisites for this course are Introduction to Agriculture and Basic Agricultural Mechanics, with a C average in the Basic Agricultural Mechanics course. | |
| Horticulture | Year Course |
| Grades 11-12 | 1 Credit |
| The Horticulture course begins with an overview of career opportunities in the horticulture industry. The class continues with basic plant taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, and plant growth requirements. The bulk of the course will be laboratory time spent in the school orchard, learning orchard management and in the school greenhouse, learning greenhouse management. Floral design and floral arrangement will be taught when students create floral arrangements for seasonal events. | |
| Landscape Management | Year Course |
| Grade 12 | 1 Credit |
| Landscape Management is a class for seniors who have had Horticulture. Students start the course by learning basic principles of landscape design, construction and maintenance. There is a fall landscape project that the students will design, construct, and learn to maintain. During the winter students will work on an individual landscape project with a CAD program. The spring focus is on turf management, and general landscape care. | |
| Biological Science Application in Agriculture | Year Course |
| Grade 12 | 1 Credit |
| This course is designed to reinforce and extend students’ understanding of science by associating basic scientific principles and concepts with relevant applications in agriculture. Students will examine major phases of plant and animal science, and specific biological science concepts that govern management decisions. Pre-requisite of Biology or Ag Science is required. | |