Agriculture Courses

• Agriculture Science I
  
  This motivating course introduces first year agriculture students the basics of Agriculture. Instruction will include animal production of swine, dairy, beef and poultry. Instruction also includes animal nutrition, animal selection and animal breeding. Students will be introduced to careers in agriculture, leadership skills offered through FFA, including their *Supervised Agriculture Experience Projects (SAEP) and the importance of record keeping. FFA will be an exciting component of this agriculture class. College scholarships are available for students completing 4 years of agriculture classes.
  
  Grades 9-12
  1 Credit
  
  
• Agriculture Science II
  
  This course is for second year agriculture students. Students will receive instruction on soil science, plant science, forestry, entomology and introduction to agriculture mechanics. Students will also receive instruction on parliamentary procedure, written and verbal communication skills, while keeping accurate records on their *SAE projects. Like all agriculture classes, FFA is a strong component of this agriculture class.
  
  Grades 10-12
  1 Credit
  Prerequisite: Ag Science I
  
  
• Greenhouse Management
  
  Students will receive instruction on plant and flower identification and growth of plants commonly grown in Missouri greenhouses. Units of study include plant growth and development, plant propagation, greenhouse management, growing techniques, insect identification, and careers in the horticulture industry. Students will also participate in the *Supervised Agriculture Experience Program and FFA leadership.
  
  Grades 10-12
  1 Credit
  Prerequisite: Ag Science I and/or **Ag Science I Integration
  Recommended: Ag Science II
  

• Landscaping/Turf Management
  
  Students enrolled in this class will receive entry level hands-on training in landscaping homes and businesses. Students will also receive training for athletic field and golf course design and maintenance. Students will develop skills in plant identification and recommended plant uses. Instruction includes landscaping and landscape design and plant propagation. Students will also conduct a *Supervised Agriculture Experience Program (SAEP) along with FFA leadership.
  
  Grades 10-12
  1 Credit
  Prerequisite: Ag Science I and/or **Ag Science I Integration
  Recommended: Ag Science II
  
  
  
• Agriculture Business Management and Sales
  
  This course is designed for students interested in money management and profit maximizing principles. Instruction includes cost analysis, budgets, supply and demand, investment analysis, income tax management, marketing and sales. Students will also learn proper techniques for filling out resumes, applying and interviewing for jobs. Students will maintain their personal record book on their *Supervised Agriculture Experience Program (SAEP) along with FFA leadership. --A unit of embedded personal finance will be part of this curriculum.
  
  Grades 11-12
  1 Credit
  Prerequisite: Ag Science I and II or **Ag Science I Integration
  
  
• Advanced Animal Science
  
  This year long class concentrates on the practical application of science based principles to food animal production, animal nutrition, animal products, food science, animal health, parturition, small animal management, record keeping and agriculture leadership. Each student will receive basic training in record keeping through the development of a *Supervised Agriculture Experience Program (SAEP). In addition each student will receive training in public speaking and parliamentary procedure, as well as be given opportunities to participate in leadership and skill contests. Students will continue to develop their FFA leadership skills. --A unit of embedded personal finance will be part of this curriculum.
  
  Grades 11-12
  1 Credit
  Prerequisites: Ag Science I and II or **Ag Science I Integration
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• Advanced Plant Science-Agronomy
  
  This course is designed for students interested in the growing and tending of plants and also the care and raising of animals. Instruction includes evaluation of grassland, soils and wildlife along with plant identification. The class also includes crop judging, soil surveying and animal reproduction and nutrition. *Supervised Agriculture Experience Program (SAEP) will be part of this curriculum as well as students developing their FFA leadership skills. --A unit of embedded personal finance will be part of this curriculum.
  
  Grades 11-12
  1 Credit
  Prerequisites: Ag Science I and II or **Ag Science I Integration and/or ***Ag Science Integration II
  
  
• Agriculture Construction I and II
  
  This hands-on course is designed to teach students the basics of metal fabrication. Large lab projects will be constructed using advanced agriculture mechanics skills. Students will learn power tool usage, arc welding MIG welding, oxy acetylene cutting, as well as, planning and fabrication of projects. FFA leadership is also an important component to this course. Students will maintain their personal record book on their *Supervised Agriculture Experience Program (SAEP).
  
  Grades 11-12
  1 Credit
  Prerequisites: Ag. Science I and II
  
  
• Agriculture Structures
  
  This course includes the completion of large lab projects using advanced agriculture construction skills like electrical wiring, plumbing, concrete and masonry, and woodworking. Students learn safe power tool usage, construction planning, and fabrication processes. Maintenance of small gas engines is also covered. Students will conduct a *Supervised Agriculture Experience Program (SAEP), along with continuing FFA leadership training.
  
  Grades 11-12
  1 Credit
  Prerequisites: Ag. Science I and II
  
  
• Agriculture Occupational Experience (AOE)
  
  Agriculture students can earn one or two units of credit their senior year by working in an approved agriculture related job. Students must be enrolled in one other agriculture class during their senior year. Students can be released for a maximum of 2 hours during the school day and must work at least 10 hours per week.
  
  Grade 12
  1 Credit
  Prerequisite: Teacher Approval
  
  

*Supervised Agricultural Experience Program (SAEP)

SAEs are a part of every agriculture course offered using concepts learned in the classroom. Students will gain practical skills needed in the world of work through hands-on, work based situations that will be accurately recorded and reported. Students will be expected to develop their skill in an agricultural career area that interests them. They will coordinate their project through the teacher, their parents, and their employer.

**Agriculture Science I Integration

This self-study unit of instruction is for juniors or seniors that want to take an advanced agriculture class and have not met the prerequisite. This embedded study is designed for students to learn the basics of the FFA organization and the *Supervised Agriculture Experience Program (SAEP) while they are in an advanced agriculture course.

Prerequisite: Teacher Approval

***Agriculture Science II Integration

This self-study unit of instruction is for second year agriculture students who have not completed or enrolled in Ag Science II and have not met the prerequisite.

Prerequisite: Teacher Approval

--Embedded Personal Finance

This credit is required for all graduates. It was embedded for students who opt out of taking a semester of Personal Finance. Students must take the course for a year and pass an on-line state test to receive their Personal Finance credit. This credit can be obtained by taking Advanced Animal Science, Advanced Plant Science or Agriculture Business Management and Sales.