New Agriculture Education CoursesTeacher: Miss Whitford
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
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
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
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
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
Veterinary Science Grade: 11th or 12th Year long course 1 elective credit Topic covered:
Diseases Laboratory techniques Vet office techniques Pharmacology Breeding programs
FFA membership required
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
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
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
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
In class and FFA Activities
If you have questions about the new classes contact:
Miss Whitford
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