*FFA is required of all students enrolled in any of the Vocational Agriculture classes.  Students must have a project such as:  animals, crops, garden, etc., or a job during each respective year.

 

#190 Agriculture Skills 1 1 year + project 1 unit
#190A Agriculture Science 1 year 1/2 unit
Agriculture Science & Skills 1 is an introductory course in agricultural science.  Subject matter and learning activities are concerned with the basic principles and process of plant, animal, and soil sciences, genetics, biotechnology, communications and leadership development, agricultural engineering, agricultural economics, natural resource conservation, food science, and technology.  Areas to be covered in the shop include learning how to run all power equipment, basic welding, cutting torches and plasma arc, brazing, learning to drive and handle equipment, computer work and shop safety.  (There is one required wood and metal project.)  A minimal course fee is assessed.  (1/2 credit for Science will be awarded).

 

#290 Agriculture Skills 2 1 year + project 1 unit
#290A Agriculture Science 1 year 1/2 unit
Agriculture Science & Skills 2 is a continuation of Agriculture Science 1, introducing and expanding on information given in the first year.  Areas to be studied include:  small engine operation and mechanics, oils and fuels, computer work, analysis advanced welding with (MIG) wire welder, animal reproduction, dairy production, machinery safety, showmanship, agronomy and plant science, and FFA projects.  (There is one required wood & metal project.)  A minimal course fee is assessed.  (1/2 credit for Science will be awarded).

 

#390 Agriculture Education 3 1 year + project 1 1/2 units
Agriculture Education 3 penetrates further into the work and business skills that will be needed after graduation.  Topics that will be covered are:  advanced welding, a concrete pouring project, applications of the computer for business and farming, a large wood &/or metal project, parliamentary procedure, combines, sales, business and financial management, financial statements, FFA projects, marketing, chain saw operation and safety, land lab care, and 4-5 weeks of free shop time.  A minimal course fee is assessed. 

 

#391 Agribusiness 1 1 year 1 unit
Agribusiness 1 is a diversified cooperative education program designed to prepare students to successfully enter, compete, and advance in any agricultural occupation.  Content includes:  agricultural mechanics, job seeking skills, legal requirements, financial statements, entrepreneurship, developing markets, goals, taxes, complete and process application forms, food processing, job advancement, agricultural safety, technology in the work place, managing business risk, concrete, metal and woodworking skills, general maintenance, and mechanics.  A minimal course fee is assessed.

 

#490 Agriculture Education 4 1 year + project 1 1/2 units
Agriculture Education 4 is the final step of vocational training before one goes on to further his/her education or into the work force.  Content that will be covered includes:  advanced welding and metal usage, masonry, construction of buildings, parliamentary procedure, calibration of sprayers, sales, taxes, insurance, FFA projects, farming and Ag. related projects, animal feedings and housing, crop chemicals, spray painting, planters and drills, and lab care, and 4-5 weeks of free shop time.  A minimal course fee is assessed.

 

#491 Agribusiness 2-Class 1 year 1 unit
#492 Agribusiness 2-Work   3 units
Prerequisite:  Agribusiness #391 or permission of instructor
This course is a continuation of Agribusiness #391.  Agricultural mechanics and management are a large concern, however, a strong emphasis is placed on job skills, job retention, and money management.  Students must work in an agribusiness-related job, and FFA involvement is required.  Students may be dismissed to job setting as soon as course requirements are met.  A minimal course fee is assessed.