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Agriculture is the practice of cultivating land, raising animals, and producing food, fiber, and other products for human consumption or use. It is a broad field that encompasses a variety of practices and techniques, including crop cultivation, livestock management, soil management, pest control, and more. Agriculture is an essential industry, providing food and other essential products to people all over the world.
Agribusiness refers to the business of agriculture, including the production, processing, and distribution of agricultural products. Agribusiness includes a wide range of activities, from farming and ranching to food processing and distribution. It also includes industries that support agriculture, such as equipment manufacturing, seed production, and fertilizer production. Agribusiness is a vital part of the global economy, employing millions of people and generating billions of dollars in revenue.
Animal Science is the study of the biology and management of domesticated animals, including livestock, poultry, and companion animals. Animal scientists study animal genetics, nutrition, physiology, behavior, and reproduction, among other topics. They apply their knowledge to improve animal health and productivity, develop new animal products, and improve the welfare of animals in agricultural settings. Animal science is an important field for the livestock and poultry industries, which are major contributors to global food production.
Food Products & Processing involves the transformation of raw agricultural products into food products that can be consumed by humans. Food processing includes a range of activities, such as washing, cutting, cooking, and packaging. The food industry also includes the development of new food products, such as functional foods, and the marketing and distribution of food products. Food processing is a crucial part of the food system, ensuring that raw agricultural products are transformed into safe and nutritious food products that can be consumed by people all over the world.
8th Grade
Introduction to World Agriculture
9th Grade
Survey of Agriculture NCCER Core
A foundation course for all agriculture programs of study. Topics covered include general agriculture, FFA, leadership, supervised agricultural experiences, animal systems, plant systems, agribusiness systems, food production and processing, biotechnology, natural resources systems, environmental service systems, power, structural, and systems.
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Agriculture Business
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Agriculture Education Capstone
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Agriculture Mechanics
No prerequisites This course connects scientific principles with mechanical skills. The course will develop understanding and skills in the traditional areas or agricultural mechanics including the following: safety, construction, metal technology, small engines, graphics, tool maintenance, woodworking, concrete and masonry, electricity, and plumbing. Supervised experience and FFA will be integrated, as appropriate throughout the course.
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Agriculture Metals
This includes compressed gas and electric principles used for welding, brazing, cutting, and heating metals as they relate to agriculture. The first semester includes the principles of oxyacetylene welding and arc welding. Identification of tools and equipment used in the welding trade, operation of equipment, and safety in both processes are included. The second semester includes more difficult welding and cutting skills. Metal Inert Gas (MIG) and Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding are introduced.
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Agriculture Structures
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Advanced Agriculture Mechanics
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Animal Science
The course is structured to enable all students to have an overview of the Animal Industry. Topics covered in Animal Science include the Animal Industry, Animal Handling and Safety, Animal Anatomy/Physiology, and Animal Nutrition.Opportunities are provided for students to participate in FFA and supervised experience activities
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Vet Science
Students will learn skills needed to become a veterinary assistant. Students learn basic veterinary medical terminology, restraining methods, breeds of animals, tools used in veterinary medicine, and basic symptoms for diseases that affect livestock and small animals. There will be many hands on activities where students will have the opportunity to work with live animals.
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Poultry Science
Poultry Science will allow students to understand the largest industry in Arkansas, the Poultry Industry. This class also introduces students to identification, selection, and management of poultry. This hands-on class will incubate and grow poultry within Animal Science lab at the school Additionally, processing and marketing ideas will also be introduced.
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Advanced Animal Science
The course is structured to enable all students to have an overview of the Animal Industry. Topics covered in Animal Science include the Animal Industry, Animal Handling and Safety, Animal Anatomy/Physiology, and Animal Nutrition.Opportunities are provided for students to participate in FFA and supervised experience activities
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Food Products & Processing I
This is a course that teaches the processes and techniques involved in the development of food products. A heavy emphasis will be placed on projects designed to actually create new food products and go through the process of making the product market-ready. Students will be expected to think creatively about new food products that would sell, and then practically follow the processes to make the creative element into a reality.
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Food Products & Processing II
This is a course designed to teach students how to turn raw food ingredients into a finished food product that is ready to sell. An emphasis will be placed on marketing, advertising, and business concepts, as well as on food preparation, taste testing, and market evaluation. Students will work in a lab setting to create new foods, and then use marketing concepts to create an advertising campaign that maximizes profits and sales.
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Plant Science
This course covers the relationship between plants and people, plant morphology and physiology, plant production, the environment, soil, and other related areas. This course allows for an in-depth look at Plant Science while providing hands on laboratories, and opportunities to participate in FFA and Supervised Agricultural Experiences.
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Advanced Plant Science
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Greenhouse Management
Greenhouse Management will take up where Horticulture left off. Students will learn in detail the skills to operate a commercial greenhouse including how to order, plant, manage and market greenhouse plants.
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