New Agriculture Education Courses Teacher: Miss Whitford

Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources (AFNR)  Grade: 9 th 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: 10 th, 11 th, or 12 th  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: 10 th, 11 th, or 12 th  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: 10 th, 11 th, 12 th  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: 10 th, 11 th, or 12 th  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: 11 th or 12 th  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: 12 th 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