Agriculture

9th grade - .5 Practical Art credit

This course will be an introduction to career and technical education programs. Students will be exposed to computer science, health science, machining and manufacturing, agriculture, engineering, carpentry, criminal justice, and family and consumer sciences. This broad introduction class will help students find a program that perhaps they may choose as a career choice after high school.

9th, 10th grade - 1 Practical Art credit

This course will be an introduction to career and technical education programs. Students will be exposed to computer science, health science, machining and manufacturing, agriculture, engineering, carpentry, criminal justice, and family and consumer sciences. This broad introduction class will help students find a program that perhaps they may choose as a career choice after high school.

9th and 10th Grade - 1 Practical Art credit

This course is an introductory course designed for instruction in animal science, agricultural mechanics, career exploration, leadership, personal development, and supervised agricultural experience. Units may include FFA, animal science, animal husbandry, plant science, agribusiness and basic welding and project construction. This course is designed to focus on the role and importance of agriculture in our society.  Students must pass all approved safety tests before working in the shop. This course may be required for future Agriculture courses.

10th, 11th, 12th Grades – 1 Practical Art credit

Prerequisite: Preference given to students who have completed Agriculture Science I

This course includes advanced scientific principles in livestock production, marketing, judging, food science, nutrition, breeding, production records, and selection and animal health & waste management. There will be additional instruction in career development and leadership in the agricultural field.

11th, 12th Grades – 1 Practical Art credit
Prerequisite: Animal Science

This course provides students with a greater appreciation and understanding of the advanced structure and health management of livestock, with a focus on veterinary science. Students will gain a new perspective on the influence of livestock production globally, nationally and statewide. This course lays a good foundation for a continuing education in agriculture.

10th, 11th, 12th Grade – 1 Practical Art credit

Prerequisite: Preference given to students who have completed Agriculture Science I

This course provides instruction that builds upon the scientific knowledge and technical skills gained in Ag Science 1 in the area of plant production. Areas of study include soils, hydroponics, plant anatomy and physiology, taxonomy, growing environments, sexual reproduction, asexual reproduction, insects and diseases, and production and marketing. 

11th, 12th Grade – 1 Practical Art credit

Prerequisite: Plant Science 

This course includes the production, arrangement and retailing of flowers. It includes fresh, silk, or dried flowers to be used in the design of corsages, wedding bouquets, table flower arrangements, and seasonal holiday decorations. Agriculture encompasses the food, fiber, conservation and natural resource

systems, employing over 20% of the nation’s workforce. Basic skills in production, arrangement, and retailing of flowers are necessary for students having a career interest in horticulture.

11th, 12th Grade – 1 Practical Art credit

Prerequisite: Agricultural Science I & Plant Science 

The first semester will cover the production of plants and shrubs, for the purpose of landscaping. Approved practices in wholesaling and retailing horticulture products will be studied. This course includes the techniques of landscape design, landscape construction, installation, and maintenance. Students will utilize a 3-D CAD on their landscape projects. Second semester, students will develop a basic understanding of greenhouse techniques. The production of greenhouse crops will be used to demonstrate procedures such as plants starting from cuttings, seeds, grafts, and layering. Students will manage their own crop as a greenhouse project. Students who elect to take the class for dual credit can earn up to 2 credit hours through Missouri State University. The course titles are AGR 108 - Greenhouse Operations and Management I and AGR 108 - Greenhouse Operations and Management II. The optional college course fee is currently $75 per credit hour (subject to change yearly).

11th, 12th grade - 1 Practical Art credit

Prerequisite: Successful completion of any 2 units of Ag courses OR instructor permission

This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of farm business management within the context of production agriculture. Students will learn to analyze production data, manage inputs and resources efficiently, plan financial aspects, and make strategic decisions that improve productivity and profitability.

11th, 12th Grade – 1 Practical Art credit

Prerequisite: Agricultural Science I, FFA Officers or active FFA Members

This course is designed for Senior FFA Officers, Committee Chairman or active FFA members. It will equip students with individual and group leadership skills. Course content includes leadership principles, officer training, and effective communication, positive public relations skills, organizing and conducting group meetings and activities, and team building.

10th, 11th, 12th, Grades – 1 Practical Art credit

Prerequisite: Agricultural Science I

Students must pay a $20  shop fee,  project fees (amount TBD) 

This course provides instruction that builds upon the scientific knowledge and technical skills gained in  Ag Science 1. Students must pass the approved safety test to work in the shop.   This course provides instruction in metal fabrication and design of agricultural equipment. Students will focus on the study and practice  mig welding and oxy acetylene cutting. Instruction will be given in shop equipment operation and safety on the Iron Worker.  Students must pass all approved safety tests before working in the shop.  Must Pass OSHA Safety within first three weeks of the class, ineligible to be in shop until passed, and must have liability or insurance form on file. Students will build a park bench.

11th, 12th Grade – 1 Practical Art credit

Prerequisite: Agricultural Science I and Principles of Agricultural Mechanics

This course provides instruction in metal fabrication and design of agricultural equipment. Students will focus on the study and practice , mig welding and oxy acetylene cutting . Instruction will be given in shop equipment operation and safety on a variety of equipment  Students must pass all approved safety tests before working in the shop.  Must Pass OSHA Safety within first three weeks of the class, ineligible to be in shop until passed, and must have liability or insurance form on file. Students will be responsible for building and paying for a project in size up to a tandem axle trailer.

11th, 12th Grade – 1 Practical Art credit

Prerequisite: Agricultural Science I and Principles of Agricultural Mechanics

This course provides instruction in metal fabrication and design of agricultural equipment. Students will focus on the study and practice , mig welding and oxy acetylene cutting . Instruction will be given in shop equipment operation and safety on a variety of equipment  Students must pass all approved safety tests before working in the shop.  Must Pass OSHA Safety within first three weeks of the class, ineligible to be in shop until passed, and must have liability or insurance form on file. Students will be responsible for building and paying for a project in size up to a tandem axle trailer.

11th, 12th Grade – 1 Practical Art credit

Prerequisite: Successful completion of 2 introductory Ag classes or related tech course

This course offers instruction in the proper planning and construction of farm buildings and facilities. Emphasis will be placed on drawing and plan reading, surveying, concrete, electricity, plumbing and shop safety.   Must Pass OSHA Safety within first three weeks of the class, ineligible to be in shop until passed, and must have liability or insurance form on file.

11th, 12th Grade – 1-2 Practical Art credits

Prerequisite: Successful completion of any 2 units of Ag courses and instructor permission. Students must be concurrently enrolled in another Ag course. 

This internship option is offered to students who are enrolled in any course within the Agriculture Department. This allows qualified students to be excused from school a portion of the day to work in an approved agriculture business in the Carthage area. Juniors can be excused for one block out of eight, while seniors can be excused each day for one to two blocks. The student intern earns credit toward graduation for both the class and the Co-Op Program. Up to two hours of credit can be earned for the internship, depending on the average number of hours the student works each week. Students must be able to provide their own transportation.