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Agriculture

INTRODUCTION TO AGRICULTURE SCIENCE | Provides students an introduction to agriculture that is focused on the career clusters model. Students will gain experience and basic skills in all 7 areas of agriculture: agribusiness systems, animal systems, power structural and technical systems, natural resource systems, environmental systems, and food products and process systems. 

Animal Science Pathway

ANIMAL SCIENCE | Focuses on all aspects of animal and livestock production including anatomy, selection, nutrition, reproduction, meat identification, health management, and care. 

ADVANCED ANIMAL SCIENCE | This course is designed for students who want to further their education in animal science to pursue a career in veterinary medicine or the livestock industry. 

RESEARCH IN AGRICULTURE | Designed for seniors, this course is a long range independent research project where students will work with instructors, parents and other individuals to develop a research project based on their career objectives and future plans. 

Plant Systems Pathway

HORTICULTURE | This introductory course covers the basics of plant growth, propagation and how to care for plants, care of lawns, floriculture and getting a job in the industry. 

HORTICULTURE II | As a continuation of Horticulture I, this class is designed for students who have a vested interested in the horticulture and plant science industry. In this class, students will learn landscape design, nursery management, greenhouse management, pomology, vegetable production, small business management and alternative horticulture methods. 

Power, Structural, and Technical Systems Pathway

AGRICULTURAL WELDING | Students will explore the occupational areas of welding and develop the skill in the proper use and application of hand and power tools, oxyacetylene equipment, and arc welding equipment (SMAW). 

AGRICULTURAL WELDING II | In this advanced course, students will gain additional skills in electrode classification of welds, weld symbols, and blueprint reading. 

Both of these courses requires students to furnish P.P.E. (Personal Protective Equipment), which includes a minimum of safety glasses, protective footwear and coveralls (or other protective clothing approved by the instructor).