La Vernia FFA
Since 1929, a tradition of excellence in developing student potential for
premier leadership, personal growth and career success
through agricultural education.
Courses offered
| Introduction to World Agricultural Science adn Technology (Ag101) | 1/2 credit |
| Prerequisite: None | |
| Grade: 9-12 | |
| Students will learn about the importance of agriculture, agricultural careers and leadership skills. | |
| Applied Agricultural Science and Technology (Ag 102) | 1/2 credit |
| Prerequisite: None | |
| Grade: 9-12 | |
| This course is offered in the spring following World Agriculture. This course includes beginning animal, plant and soil science. The basic use of hand tools is also covered. | |
| Introduction to Agricultural Mechanics | 1/2 credit |
| Prerequisite: Intro to Worl Ag Science or Teacher approval | |
| Grade: 10-12 | |
| This is a course designed to introduce basic theory and specialized skills in agricultural mechanincs. Skills to be developed include tool identification and safe use, carpentry, electricity, plumbing, masonry, fencing, painting, metal working and welding processes. | |
| Plant and Animal Production | 1/2 credit |
| Prerequisite: Intro to Worl Ag Science or Teacher approval | |
| Grade: 10-12 | |
| Students will study the growth and development of plants and animals and properties of the soil. Students will grow projects in the experimental lab. | |
| Animal Science | 1/2 credit |
| Prerequisite: Plant and Animal Production | |
| Grade: 11-12 | |
| Students wil study the development and growth of animals, an explanation of animal anatomy and physiology related to nutrition, reproduction, health and managment of domestic animals. Students will explore occupations in the animal science industry. | |
| Metal Fabrication | 1/2 credit |
| Prerequisite: Intro to world Ag Science | |
| Grade: 11-12 | |
| This is a course designed to develop skills in metal equipment assembly and joining processes. Students wil sonstruct metal projects in the lab using oxyacetylene, arc, MIG, TIG, and plasma welding techniques | |
| Agricultural Mechanics | 2 credits |
| Prerequisite: Intro to Ag Mechanics | |
| Grade: 12 | |
| This is a mechanincal shop course in which students work with wood and metal materials. Students will learn hands-on activities in the laboratory. Students will have the opportunity to buil individual or group projects in the lab. | |
| Wildlife and Recreation Management | 1/2 credit |
| Prerequisite: None | |
| Grade: 10-12 | |
| This is a course designed to examine the importance of wildlife and outdoor recreation with emphasis on using wildlife and natural resources. | |
| Horticulture | 1/2 credit |
| Prerequisite: None | |
| Grade: 10-11 | |
| Students will study the growth and development of plants, and explore careers in the horticulture industry. Greenhouse and nursery production as well as enviromental issues will be discussed. | |
| Home maintenance and improvement | 1/2 credit |
| Prerequisite: Teacher Approval | |
| Grade: 10-12 | |
| This course is designed to prepare students for careers in mechanized agricultural systems. Students will attain the acedemic skills and knowledge in agricultural systems necessary to obtain a position in the workplace. | |
| Food Technology | 1/2 credit |
| Prerequisite: Teacher Approval | |
| Grade: 10-12 | |
| Students will study careers in value-added and food processing systems. Students will attain the academic skills and knowledge related to value-added and food processing in the workplace and develop skills for industry expectations. | |
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