Agricultural Mechanics and Technology (GHS, PHS)        
566001CW 
1 unit

Prerequisite: Agriculture Science and Technology

Agriculture Mechanics and Technology is designed as an introductory course to the Agriculture Mechanics Career Pathway. In addition, it provides the development of general mechanical skills which are required in all areas of Agricultural Education. Typical instructional activities include hands-on experience in surveying, woodworking, metalworking, welding, small engine maintenance, basic farm and homestead improvements, participating in personal and community leadership development activities, planning and implementing relevant school-to-work transition experience, and participating in FFA activities.

Agriculture Mechanics Technology 2 Honors (GHS)                
560500HW
1 unit

Prerequisites: Agriculture Science, Agriculture Mech 1, Agriculture Power Mechanics

The courses in Agricultural Mechanics are designed to qualify the student to complete the courses for job entry into farm, business, or industrial phases of agricultural mechanics or to continue advanced training in post-high school education. A combination of subject matter and activities is designed to teach technical knowledge and skills for entry-level positions in selling, selecting, and servicing agribusiness technical equipment and facilities, including computers, specialized software, power units, machinery equipment, structures and utilities. Typical instructional activities include hands-on experiences with agricultural power units; participating in personal and community leadership development activities; planning and participating in FFA activities. This is a list of core competencies to be completed in one year by each student enrolled in these courses. The teacher may select additional competencies based on a local needs assessment. 

Agriculture Power Mechanics (GHS)                    
561001CW
1 Unit

The courses in Agricultural Mechanics are designed to qualify the student to complete the courses for job entry into farm, business, or industrial phases of agricultural mechanics or to continue advanced training in post-high school education. A combination of subject matter and activities is designed to teach technical knowledge and skills for entry-level positions in selling, selecting, and servicing agribusiness technical equipment and facilities, including computers, specialized software, power units, machinery equipment, structures and utilities. Typical instructional activities include hands-on experiences with agricultural power units; participating in personal and community leadership development activities; planning and participating in FFA activities. This is a list of core competencies to be completed in one year by each student enrolled in these courses. The teacher may select additional competencies based on a local needs assessment.

Prerequisites: Agriculture Science, Agriculture Mechanics 1

Agricultural Science and Technology for the Workplace (LTC)
562000CD
2 units

Industry Credential Alignment: Bayer Crop Science Plant Science Certification 

This course addresses essential concepts and practices related to plant and animal life. These include biotechnology, conservation of natural resources, and the impact of agriculture on the environment. Personal and community leadership, safety, and agricultural mechanical technology are also included. This course paired with two credits in either Environmental and Natural Resources, Animal and Plant Systems, or Horticulture completes a major.

Agricultural Science and Technology (GHS, PHS)        
562401CW 
1 unit

This course is designed to teach essential concepts and understanding related to plant and animal life, including biotechnology, the conservation of natural resources, and the impact of agriculture and natural resource utilization on the environment. Emphasis is placed on the role of agriculture in society and the importance of agriculture to the welfare of the world. Personal and community leadership, safety and agricultural mechanical technology are also covered. Each student is expected to design and participate in a supervised agricultural experience.

Animal Science (LTC)            
560800CD
2 units

Prerequisite: All students and their parents/guardians are required to complete a medical information and release form. 
Industry Credential Alignment: Elanco Fundamentals of Animal Science 

Animal Science is designed to teach technical knowledge and skills for careers in an animal production enterprise. Students develop competencies including selection, breeding, physiology, nutrition, health, housing, feeding, and marketing of farm and companion animals. Courses that complete this major include Agricultural Science and Technology, Small Animal Care, and Introduction to Veterinary Science.

Cattle Production (GHS)                            
564600CW
1 Unit

Prerequisites: Agricultural Science

The Cattle Production course is designed to teach technical knowledge and skills for entry-level positions in an animal production enterprise by developing competencies concerning the selection, breeding, physiology, nutrition, health, housing, feeding, and marketing of cattle. Typical instructional activities include hands-on experiences with the principles and practices essential in the production and management of cattle and cattle products for economic, recreational, and therapeutic uses; participating in personal and community leadership development activities; planning and implementing a relevant school-to-work transition experience; and participating in FFA activities.

Environmental & Natural Resources 1 (LTC)
562800CD
2 units

This course offers a combination of topics addressing conservation and/or improvement of natural resources such as air, soil, water, and land for economic and recreational purposes. Instructions emphasize the establishment, management, and operation of land. Activities include constructing a model watershed, analyzing the biological and physical aspects of the environment, and measuring soil, air, water, noise and solid waste at a selected site.

Paired with this course, Agriscience and Technology, Wildlife Management, Forestry, and Outdoor Recreation complete a major.

Environmental & Natural Resources Management
562600CW
1 Unit

The Environmental and Natural Resource Management course is designed to be an introductory course for the Environmental and Natural Resources pathway. The course is a combination of subject matter and planned learning experiences on the principles involved in the conservation and/or improvement of natural resources such as air, soil, water, land, forest, and wildlife for economic and recreational purposes. Instructions also emphasize such factors as the establishment, management, and operation of land for recreational purposes.

Equine Science (LTC)                            
567900CW
1 Unit

The Equine Science course is designed to teach essential concepts and practical experience related to the care-taking and production of horses. Instruction emphasizes knowledge and understanding of the importance of maintaining, selecting, and managing horses. Basic methods and safety techniques are included in this course. Typical instruction activities include hands-on experiences in saddling, bridling, grooming, and judging horses; feeding and health techniques; and housing design.

Equipment Operation & Maintenance (LTC)          
562101CW
1 Unit

This course is designed to teach students how to operate and maintain equipment commonly used in the agricultural industry. It includes equipment used in all four of the Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources pathways: Horticulture, Plant and Animal Systems, Environmental and Natural Resources Management and Agricultural Mechanics and Technology.

Forestry (GHS, LTC, PHS)
564200CW
1 unit

Prerequisite: Agriculture Science and Technology (GHS, PHS)

Learn technical knowledge and skills for entry-level positions in the production, protection, and management of forest resources! Get hands-on experience with assessing environmental factors affecting forest growth; cruising timber; planting trees; managing an established forest; selecting, grading and marketing forest raw materials for conversion into a variety of consumer goods; harvesting timber or pulpwood; operating and maintaining equipment; managing forests for multiple-purpose uses such as game preserves and recreation; participating in personal and community leadership development activities; planning and implementing a relevant school-to-career transition experience.

Greenhouse Technology (GHS, PHS, LTC)
567200CW
1 unit

Prerequisite: Agriculture Science and Technology (GHS, PHS)

This course teaches technical knowledge and skills for entry-level positions in the production, processing and distribution of flowers, foliage and related plant materials. The course focuses on best management practices in field and greenhouse production of flowers and related plant materials and the ornamental arrangement of plant materials.

Introduction to Veterinary Science (LTC)
561300CW 
1 unit

Prerequisite: All students and their parents/guardians are required to complete medical information and a release form. 

Industry Credential Alignment: Veterinary Medical Applications Certification 

In this course, students explore the field of veterinary medicine and study the role of the veterinarian and veterinary technician in the diagnosis and treatment of animal diseases. Topics include veterinary terminology, anatomy and physiology, pathology, genetics, handling and restraint, and physical examinations along with common surgical skills. Students engage in laboratory activities and participate in shadowing and/or other work-based experiences.

Landscape Technology (PHS)
567000CW
1 unit

Prerequisite: Agriculture Science and Technology (GHS, PHS)

This course is designed to qualify students for job entry in the landscaping field or to prepare students to continue advanced training in post-secondary education. A combination of subject matter and activities is designed to teach technical knowledge and skills for entry-level positions in selling, selecting and servicing. Students use a CAD program as well as standard drafting techniques for landscape design.

Small Animal Care (LTC)
561200CW
1 unit

Prerequisite: All students and their parents/guardians are required to complete a medical information and release form. 

The Small Animal Care course prepares students with technical knowledge and skills for those interested in a career as a veterinarian, veterinary technician, or other companion animal industry occupations. Typical instructional activities include hands-on experiences with cats, dogs, rabbits, fish, etc.; personal and community leadership development activities; and relevant school-to-work transition experience.

Wildlife Management (GHS, LTC, PHS)
567400CW
1 unit

Prerequisite: Agricultural Science and Technology (GHS, PHS)

This course prepares students with technical knowledge and skills for entry-level positions in the conservation and/or management of wildlife enterprises. Instruction includes hands-on experiences while analyzing problems and developing site plans, including essential elements, concepts and skills related to wildlife management, understanding basic ecological concepts; implementing habitat management practices, identifying wildlife and fish species, analyzing policies, laws and regulations, using natural resources for outdoor recreation, participating in personal and community leadership development, and planning and implementing supervised agricultural experience.