AGRICULTURE EDUCATION I

This class will give you a good overview of agriculture as an industry and at the many career possibilities that are available to you.  We will focus very intently on leadership and responsibility.  You are moving on to a new level in school and with it comes more responsibility and higher expectations. I expect nothing but the very best from each person in this room.  I trust that you will give total effort at all times.

Everyday you are expected to come to class on time, bring a pencil and paper, have any out of class assignments completed.  I believe that you will understand the reflection your grade will have on you being responsible enough to bring all of your assignments and materials everyday.

Membership in the FFA for this class is required.  This will not only make some of the assignments mean more to you during the course of the year, but it will also give you exposure to the largest and most positive youth oriented organization in the world.

Some of the units that will be covered in this class include the following.

FFA – leadership, citizenship, careers, parliamentary procedure, etc.

Animal Science – visual appraisal, marketing, genetics, nutrition

Natural Resources – wildlife management, water and soil conservation

Plant Science – different types of plants native to Iowa and Grundy County, various crops that are grown in the area

Basic Concepts all Students involved in Ag. 1 at GCHS need to know by completion

1. Understand the value of FFA as a leadership organization
2. Understand the relationship between FFA / SAE / and the Ag. Classroom
3. Identify areas of interest and career options in agriculture
4. Know the definition of agriculture and agriscience
5. Identify various inventions and technologies that have improved our world through agriculture
6. Be able to identify various species / breeds of livestock
7. Be able to accurately select quality livestock of different species
8. Be able to identify various parts of the external anatomy of livestock
9. Be able to identify over 50 different species of wildlife
10. Be able to identify each of the major body systems of animals