INTRODUCTION TO AGRICULTURE
This orientation course provides an opportunity for students to learn about the importance of agriculture to the world. As well as how the agriculture industry is run/operates; its major components; the economic influence of the agriculture at state, national, and international levels; the scope and types of job opportunities in the agriculture field. Topics covered in this course will include, but are not limited to the world food supply and basic concepts in animal science (cattle, swine, sheep, goats, poultry, etc), soil science, plant science, agriculture mechanics, agribusiness, and food science. Topics will also include parliamentary procedure, public speaking, communications, record keeping, and an introduction to agricultural careers. Participation in FFA student organization activities and Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) projects is an integral course component for leadership development, career exploration and reinforcement of academic concepts.

AGRICULTURE SCIENCE
This course builds on the basic skills and knowledge gained in the Introduction to Agriculture course. Major units of study include agriculture research, advanced soil science, advanced plant science, meat science, biotechnology, and advanced animal science. Applied science and math skills and concepts will be stressed throughout the course as they relate to each area. Participation in FFA student organization activities and Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) projects is an integral course component for leadership development, career exploration and reinforcement of academic concepts.

BASIC AGRICULTURE MECHANICS
In this course, theory and hands-on experiences provide opportunities for students to develop basic knowledge and skills in agricultural mechanics. Instructional areas include the basic fundamentals of maintaining and repairing small gasoline engines, basic electricity, welding, construction, and operating agricultural equipment safely. Improving workplace and computer skills will be a focus. Participation in FFA student organization activities and Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) projects is an integral course component for leadership development, career exploration and reinforcement of academic concepts.

AGRICULTURE BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
This course will provide students with the basic knowledge and skills necessary to manage personal finances and develop into a successful entrepreneur and/or businessperson. Instructional units include: business ownership types, starting an agribusiness, managing and operating an agribusiness, financing an agribusiness, managing personal finances, record keeping and financial management of an agribusiness, local, state, and federal taxes, sales and marketing, economic principles, and developing employability skills. Student skills will be enhanced in math, reading comprehension, and writing through agribusiness applications. Improving computer and workplace skills will be a focus. Participation in FFA student organization activities and Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) projects is an integral course component for leadership development, career exploration and reinforcement of academic concepts.

HORTICULTURE, LANDSCAPE DESIGN, & NURSERY/GREENHOUSE MANAGEMENT
This course is designed to introduce students to the horticulture industry and provide them with basic plant science knowledge that can be further developed in advanced horticulture courses. Major units of instruction include horticulture research, horticultural careers, plant anatomy, seed germination, plant propagation, growing media, pest management, hydroponics, identifying horticultural plants, growing greenhouse crops, landscape design, and floral design. Improving computer and workplace skills will be a focus. Participation in FFA student organization activities and Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) projects is an integral course component for leadership development, career exploration and reinforcement of academic concepts.

PRE-VETERINARY SCIENCE
This course is designed to reinforce and extend a student’s understanding of science by associating basic scientific principles and concepts with relevant applications in agriculture. Topics of study in Vet Science will develop a student’s understanding of the livestock industry; including beef, dairy, sheep, goats, swine, poultry, and others. Topics of instruction include scientific investigations, genetics, animal anatomy and physiology, animal nutrition, reproduction, and general health. This course will be valuable preparation for further education and will increase the relevance of science through the applied setting of agriculture.  Participation in FFA student organization activities and Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) projects is an integral course component for leadership development, career exploration and reinforcement of academic concepts.

AGRICULTURE CONSTRUCTION AND TECHNOLOGY
This course will concentrate on expanding the student’s knowledge and experiences with agricultural mechanics technologies utilized in the agriculture industry. Major units of instruction include: personal safety, hand tools, power tools, blueprint reading, surveying, and construction skills in carpentry. A major focus is ons skills related to construction such as electricity, plumbing, concrete, and block laying. Participation in FFA student organization activities and Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) projects is an integral course component for leadership development, career exploration and reinforcement of academic concepts.

AG METAL FABRICATION
This course will emphasize the development of basic welding and metalworking skills necessary to succeed in agricultural careers in the agricultural metal fabrication industry.  Topics of instruction include: metal identification and properties, metal preparation, use of oxy-acetylene torch, plasma cutting and cutting operations, arc welding, MIG welding, TIG welding, and project design and construction.  A focus will also be placed on the operations of the CNC plasma table, mills and lathes. Improving workplace and computer skills will be a focus. Participation in FFA student organization activities and Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) projects is an integral course component for leadership development, career exploration and reinforcement of academic concepts.

AG MACHINERY AND SERVICE
This comprehensive machinery service course concentrates on the following areas:  using service manuals, electrical applications for agricultural equipment, fundamentals of multi-cylinder engines, reconditioning and repairing agricultural equipment, assembling and adjusting agricultural equipment, organization and management of agricultural machinery dealerships, human relations, and sales techniques.  Careers such as agricultural equipment salesperson, mechanic, parts manager, sales manager, service technician, and other related occupations will be examined. Improving workplace and computer skills will be a focus. Participation in FFA student organization activities and Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) projects is an integral course component for leadership development, career exploration and reinforcement of academic concepts

NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION & MANAGEMENT
This course examines the relationship of agriculture and natural resources. Student knowledge and skills will be developed in: understanding natural resources and its importance; fish, wildlife, and forestry management and conservation; and exploring outdoor recreational enterprises.  Hunting and fishing as a sport, growing and maintaining tree forests and outdoor safety education will be featured. Students will have the option to take the Hunter’s Safety Certification Course and Test. Encouraging students to be conscious and concerned about the environment and recognizing the need to conserve the environment and its resources will be a theme throughout.  Participation in FFA activities and Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAEP) projects is an integral course component.

SAEP-1
This course is designed to establish knowledge and skills in various agricultural careers. students will gain credit by establishing a project at their home, at a local business, or at their school usually after normal school hours. Examples projects may include, but are not limited to: working at a garden center, raising vegetables/grain/livestock, conducting agriscience experiments in the greenhouse, and training horses at a stable. Students will be required to verify their experiences by keeping a written or computerized records, including: business agreements, budgets, inventories, daily activities, hours worked, income and expenses, total earnings, depreciation, and net worth. Instructor supervision will be conducted to the student’s home or place of employment. SAE records will be evaluated at least once per month. In addition, SAE lessons are integrated in each agriculture course. SAE participation can lead to fulltime employment, scholarships and awards through FFA. Participation in FFA student organization activities and Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) projects is an integral course component for leadership development, career exploration and reinforcement of academic concepts.