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. Students must complete this course or CASE - Introduction to AFNR in order to enroll in future Agriculture courses.

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

Prerequisite: CASE-Introduction to AFNR or Agricultural 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: CASE-Introduction to AFNR or Agricultural Science I, Animal Science, and Application only or by permission.

Students who elect to take the class for dual credit will earn 4 credit hours. The Crowder course title is ANSC 114 - Animal Science. The optional college course fee is currently $62 per credit hour (subject to change yearly).This course provides students with a greater appreciation and understanding of the advanced structure and economics of livestock production. 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: CASE-Introduction to AFNR or Agricultural Science I

This course provides instruction that builds upon the scientific knowledge and technical skills gained in Project CASE-Introduction to AFNR 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: CASE-Introduction to AFNR or Agricultural Science I & Successful completion of CASE 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: CASE-Introduction to AFNR or Agricultural Science I & Successful completion of CASE Plant Science 

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 started from cuttings, Seeds, grafts, and layering. Students will manage their own crop as a greenhouse project.

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

Prerequisite: CASE-Introduction to AFNR or Agricultural Science I.

Students must pay a $20  shop fee,  project fees (amount TBD).and provide proof of insurance.

This course provides instruction that builds upon the scientific knowledge and technical skills gained in  CASE-Introduction to AFNR. 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 proof of current insurance and medical form on file. Students will build a park bench.

11th Grade – 1 Practical Art credit

Prerequisite: Successful completion of 2 units in Agriculture courses or instructor permission. Students must pay a $20  shop fee and project fees (amount TBD)..and provide proof of insurance.

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 proof of current insurance and medical form on file. Students will be responsible for building and paying for a project in size up to a tandem axle trailer.

12th Grade - 2 Practical Art credit

Prerequisite: CASE-Introduction to AFNR or Agricultural Science I, and Agricultural Construction I; Students must pay a $20 shop fee and project fees (amount TBD).

This course expands on training in the areas of agricultural fabrication with emphasis on shop safety, drawing and reading plans for projects, and the design and layout of projects. Principles learned in Agricultural Construction I will be applied when students choose and construct a project (with the approval of the instructor).  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 proof of current insurance and medical form on file. Students will be responsible for building and paying for a larger project.

11th, 12th Grade – 1 Practical Art credit
Prerequisite: FFA Officer or Committee Chairman, or teacher permission

This course is designed to enable students to develop and demonstrate agricultural leadership skills.
Curriculum will focus on public speaking, written communication, team organizational goals and team
organizational activities. Agricultural Business Communications is in the Agriculture, Food & Natural
Resources Cluster of Courses identified by the U.S. Department of Education.

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

Prerequisite: CASE-Introduction to AFNR or Agricultural Science I, FFA Officers

This course is designed to enable students to develop and demonstrate agricultural leadership skills. Curriculum will focus on public speaking, written communication, team organizational goals and team organizational activities.

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

Prerequisite: Successful completion of any 2 units of Ag courses and instructor permission. Students must have also taken or currently taken Agricultural Management or Agricultural Business Leadership. 

This course provides for the enrollment of students that are released on school time to complete a cooperative occupational experience in an approved training station in agriculture.