Agriculture Department: 

The agriculture education program is offered for students who have an interest in agricultural careers and vocational training.  Instruction focuses on scientific, technological, and economic principles through involvement in hands-on instruction.  Students apply these principles through involvement in projects and through participation in leadership development activities (FFA). Students leave our program ready for entry-level employment and/or post-secondary education in agriculture or other career technical fields.

Students taking agriculture will be expected to have a Supervised Agricultural Experience Project by the end of their first year in agriculture. Continuing students will be required to have an ongoing project. Projects include plants, animals, mechanics, work experience and a variety of other activities.  SAE constitutes 10-15 % of the student’s grade.  Leadership development is provided through the FFA and includes regular meetings, public speaking, and judging teams.  FFA participation constitutes no more than 10% of the semester grade.

Biology & Sustainable Agriculture

Grade Level   ■ 9  ■ 10  □ 11  □ 12

One Year:  10 Credits

Prerequisite: None 

UC/CSU: “d”

Sustainable Agriculture is a one year course designed to integrate biological science practices and knowledge into the practice of sustainable agriculture. The course is organized into four major sections, or units, each with a guiding question. Unit one addresses the question, What is sustainable agriculture? Unit two, How does sustainable agriculture fit into our environment? Unit three, What molecular biology principles guide sustainable agriculture? Unit four, How do we make decisions to maximize sustainable agricultural practices within a functioning ecosystem? Within each unit specific life science principles will be identified with agricultural principles and practices guiding the acquisition of this knowledge, culminating in the development of a sustainable farm model and portfolio of supporting student research.  

Veterinary Science I

Grade Level   □ 9  ■ 10  ■ 11 ■ 12

One Year:  10 Credits

Prerequisite: Completion of Biology and Sustainable Agriculture; completion of Integrated Math I or instructor approval.

UC/CSU: “d” 

WCC: AG45L (UC/CSU Transferable)

Veterinary Science I  will cover basic anatomy and physiology of a variety of animal species, veterinary medical terminology, animal behavior, handling and restraint, safety in the workplace, and veterinary nursing. Students will learn to become an advocate for the welfare of animals including: family pets, domestic livestock and wildlife. Additional topics will include: Basic Cell Biology, Tissue Types and Functions, The Integumentary System and Purpose, The Muscular System and Function, The Skeletal System, The,Nervous System, The Cardiovascular System, The Urinary System, The Endocrine System, Basic Genetics, Nutrition, Biosecurity (Disease Prevention), and Principles of Surgery in the veterinary field. The course will prepare students for possible employment or vocational training in the veterinary field.  This course is Dual Enrolled with AG45L at Woodland Community College. Students who apply to WCC and successfully complete this course will receive college credit in addition to high school credit.

Principles of Plant Science

Grade Level   □ 9  □ 10  ■ 11 ■ 12

One Year:  10 Credits

Prerequisites:  Completion of Biology with C or higher

UC/CSU:  “g”

WCC: PLSCI 20L (UC/CSU Transferable)

This class will cover the principles of plant growth including structure, growth processes, propagation, physiology, growth media, and biological competitors.  Laboratory topics include microscope use, plant structures internal and external, photosynthesis, respiration and other aspects of plant growth and development.  Principles of Plant Science for high school credit will also include FFA and SAE components. This course is Dual Enrollment with PLCSCI 20L at Woodland Community College. Students who apply to WCC and successfully complete this course will receive college credit in addition to high school credit.

The Art and History of Floral Design

Grade Level   □ 9  ■ 10  ■ 11 ■ 12

One Year:  10 Credits

Prerequisites:  None

UC/CSU:  “f”

WCC: ENVHR51

The Art  and History of Floral Design provides an introduction to artistic and creative perception including aesthetic valuing through a series of projects in various media including tempera, pencil, flowers, tile, and a variety of papers.  Students are also introduced to the elements and principles of design such as line, shape/form, color, texture, balance, and emphasis using a series of floral-based projects.  Students will research and study floral trends to understand and develop an appreciation for floral design.  Various assignments based on abstract two and three dimensional designs, historical culture and theory, color theory, and analytical critiques of various floral art- works will serve as a foundation for more complex works such as multi-part floral designs and creative expression through wedding consultations.  This course is Dual Enrollment with ENVHR51 at Woodland Community College. Students who apply to WCC and successfully complete this course will receive college credit in addition to high school credit.

Advanced Floral Design

Grade Level   □ 9  □ 10  ■ 11 ■ 12

One Year:  10 Credits

Prerequisites:  Completion of The Art and History of Floral Design and Horticulture Science and/or instructor approval.

This course is designed to train students in occupational skills for entry-level experience in the floral industry. Students will develop artistic skills using the elements of design related to floral design. Advanced level techniques will be taught with special emphasis placed on body flowers, centerpieces, silk work, dry arrangements, wedding planning, and holiday decorations.

Industrial Ag Welding & Fabrication I

Grade Level   ■ 9  ■ 10  ■ 11 ■ 12

One Year:  10 Credits

Prerequisite:   None

UC/CSU:  “g”

Industrial Agriculture Welding and Fabrication I is a course designed to advance beginning arc welding skills with an emphasis on SMAW power sources, electrode identification, weldability of metals, joint identification and 1-4F weld joints. The Oxy/fuel processes will also be covered including welding, cutting and brazing. Personal safety, shop safety, fire safety, and shop management is a vital part of all welding and fabrication courses. 

Industrial Ag Welding & Fabrication II

Grade Level   □ 9  ■ 10  ■ 11 ■ 12

One Year:  10 Credits

Prerequisite:  IndWeldFabII

UC/CSU:  “g”

WCC: WELD51

Industrial Agriculture Welding and Fabrication II is a course designed to introduce students to MIG (GMAW) and TIG (GTAW) welding.  Students will learn hard wire and flux cored MIG welding processes in all positions.  Plasma torch usage will be taught on both the CNC and hand held machines. Personal safety, shop safety, fire safety, and shop management is a vital part of all welding and fabrication courses. This is a dual-enrolled course with Woodland Community College.  Students who apply to WCC and successfully complete this course will receive college credit in addition to high school credit.

Industrial Ag Welding & Fabrication III

Grade Level   □ 9  □ 10  ■ 11 ■ 12

One Year:  10 Credits

Prerequisite:  IndWeldFabII

UC/CSU:  “g”

WCC: WELD52

Industrial Agriculture Welding and Fabrication III is a course designed for the advanced student.  Students will learn advanced welding and fabrication skills.  Students will learn the safe operation of all industry standard metal working equipment including press break, shear, iron worker, pipe bender, and slip roller.  Students will have the opportunity to practice and prepare for an American Welding Society 4G weld certificate.  Students will also have time to work on personal fabrication and welding projects with instructor approval. Students must exhibit a high degree of self –motivation and responsibility to be successful in this class. Personal safety, shop safety, fire safety, and shop management is a vital part of all welding and fabrication courses. This is a dual-enrolled course with Woodland Community College.  Students who apply to WCC and successfully complete this course will receive college credit in addition to high school credit.

Industrial Ag Welding & Fabrication Projects and Certification

Grade Level   □ 9 □ 10  □ 11 ■ 12

One Year:  10 Credits

Prerequisite: IndWeldFabIII or instructor approval

This course is designed to give students experience in the fabrication of large scale projects. Students may be given a project to complete or select one of their own. Students enrolled in this class must show competence in all areas of shop skills and be able to work together or individually. Students must also be self-motivated to set goals and work towards those goals in a timely manner.  This course is independent in nature, and designed to allow advanced Welding and Fabrication students to apply their skills to work-based projects and entrepreneurial pursuits.  Students in the course can also work towards AWS and similar certifications.

Agriculture Leadership

Grade Level   ■  9   ■ 10  ■ 11 ■ 12

One Year:  10 credits

Students may earn up to 20 credits

Prerequisite:  Instructor Approval

UC/CSU:  “g”

Ag Leadership is a project-based course designed to increase a student's leadership capabilities.  Students will plan and execute a variety of different events throughout the year.  Through these activities, students will discover how to engage with their communities and learn the importance of communicating effectively. The purpose of the Ag Leadership class is to increase the positive culture of the school's FFA social and academic events.  It also aims to help students in the class become effective ag leaders.  This includes mastery of the following core leadership skills:  communication, planning, preparation, organization, creativity, confidence, persistence, authenticity, empathy, service, professionalism, public speaking.  Throughout the course, students will use a journal to keep track of core leadership skills.  Students will write down lessons, questions, and reflections.  At the end of each semester, this information will be turned into a project where students will reflect on their growth, providing evidence to demonstrate where and how they displayed leadership traits and what they learned from it.