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