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New Agriculture Education Courses

Join Miss Whitford's agriculture education courses designed for 9th to 12th graders at our school. These year-long electives offer 1 credit each and cover essential topics such as Animal Science, Food Science, Natural Resources, Plant Science, and more. Students will also gain valuable skills in areas like business communication and workplace readiness through the Agricultural & Environmental Systems Capstone. FFA membership is required, providing opportunities for contests, community service, and leadership experiences. Contact Miss Whitford for more information!

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New Agriculture Education Courses

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  1. New Agriculture Education Courses Teacher: Miss Whitford

  2. Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources (AFNR) • Grade: 9th grade only or first year in agriculture • Year long • 1 elective credit • Topics covered: • Animal science • Food science • Natural resources • Plant & horticultural science • Power technology • FFA membership required

  3. Agronomic Systems • Grade: 10th, 11th, or 12th • Year long course • 1 elective credit • Can receive Zane State college credit • Topic covered: • Soils • Natural resources • Agricultural crops • Plant science & production • Plant nutrients & growth • Business & communication • FFA membership required

  4. Animal Science • Grade: 10th, 11th, or 12th • Year long course • 1 elective credit • Can receive Zane State college credit • Topic covered: • Animal nutrition • Animal health • Animal reproduction & genetics • Animal anatomy • Communication & business skills • FFA membership required

  5. Natural Resources • Grade: 10th, 11th, 12th • Year long course • 1 elective credit • Topics covered: • Wildlife & fish • Forestry • Soils • Renewable and non-renewable resources • Air & water quality • FFA membership required

  6. Science & Technology of Food • Grade: 10th, 11th, or 12th • Year long course • 1 elective credit • Topic covered: • Food preservation • Food sensory • Food safety • Food regulations • Food product development • FFA membership required

  7. Veterinary Science • Grade: 11thor 12th • Year long course • 1 elective credit • Topic covered: • Diseases • Laboratory techniques • Vet office techniques • Pharmacology • Breeding programs • FFA membership required

  8. Agricultural & Environmental Systems Capstone • Grade: 12th only • Must be enrolled in another agriculture course also • Must have a job or be able to obtain one • Must work a minimum of 450 hours by the end of the year to receive credit • Will be evaluated at work and responsible for keeping records on hours worked and earnings • FFA membership required

  9. What is FFA? • Youth organization with lots of opportunities: • Contests • Food Science • Soils • Forestry • Job Interview • Livestock judging • Horse judging • Speaking • Trapshoot • Projects • Job • Animal projects • Plant projects

  10. What is the FFA? Continued • Community Service • Can food drive • Adopt-a-family • Farmer share breakfast • Adopt-a-highway • Care packages for troops • Petting zoos • Leadership Opportunities • Leadership lock-ins • Officer of the FFA

  11. What is the FFA? Continued • Travel Opportunities • National Convention (Indianapolis, IN) • State Convention (Columbus, OH) • Washington Leadership Conference (Washington DC) • FFA camp (Carrollton, OH) • Farm Science Review (London, OH) • Awards/Scholarships • State & American Degree • Proficiency Awards • Scholarships for college

  12. In class and FFA Activities

  13. If you have questions about the new classes contact: • Miss Whitford

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