Agriculture Programs
Findlay High School students have the opportunity to take agricultural education classes at Liberty-Benton High School through the Millstream Career Center. See your guidance counselor if you are interested.
Course |
Credits |
Description |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources (AgriScience I – 380) | Full year – 1.25 credits Grades 9, 10 Cost: Class Fee + FFA Dues |
This is the first course in the Agricultural and Environmental Systems career field. It introduces students to the pathways that are offered in the Agricultural and Environmental Systems career field. As such, learners will obtain fundamental knowledge and skills in food science, natural resource management, animal science & management, plant & horticultural science, power technology and biotechnology. Students will be introduced to the FFA organization and begin development of their leadership ability. |
| Plant & Horticultural Science (383) | Full year – 1.25 credits Cost: Class Fee + FFA Dues Grade 10, 11, 12 Possible Articulated College Credit: Owens Community College |
This first course in the pathway focuses on the broad knowledge and skills required to research, develop, produce and market agricultural, horticultural, and native plants and plant products. Students will apply principals and practices of plant physiology and anatomy, plant protection and health, reproductive biology in plants, influences in bioengineering, plant nutrition and disorders. Environmental aspects of irrigation, chemical application, soils, and pest management will be studied and applied. Projects and activities will enable students to develop communication, leadership, and business management skills. |
| Animal Science & Technology (384) | Full year – 1.25 credits Cost: Class Fee + FFA Dues Grades: 10, 11, 12 |
Learners will develop business leadership, problem-solving and communication skills in relation to the science and technology of animals. Students will learn responsible animal management principles and routine husbandry practices in relation to animal welfare and behavior. Learners will identify and describe the anatomy and physiology of monogastric and ruminant organisms as it applies to nutrition, reproduction, and animal health. Learners will investigate animal genetics and how it impacts principles of animal improvement, selection and marketing. |
| Equine Science and Management (388) | Full Year: 1.25 credits Grades: 10, 11, 12 Cost: Class Fee + FFA Dues |
Learners are introduced to responsible equine management principals and routine husbandry practices in relation to equine behavior methodology and legal compliance. Learners will apply knowledge of health and nutrition when designing preventative health care plans, breeding plans, and feed management programs. Safe handling, grooming, training, equipment selection/maintenance/use and emergency care techniques are developed and applied. Learners will evaluate responsible stewardship practices and develop production management strategies that emphasize the industries goals through good reproductive decision-making. |
| Veterinary Science (385) | Full Year: 1.25 credits Grades: 10, 11, 12 Cost: Class Fee + FFA Dues Possible Articulated College Credit: Stautzenberger |
Learners will develop knowledge of veterinary pharmacology, radiology and imaging techniques, principles of surgery, safe laboratory skills, and the concepts of ethics and professionalism in the work place. Learners will develop skills in inquiry and statistical methods. Learners will describe causes, symptoms, and treatment of common diseases with special emphasis on developing preventative health management plans and breeding programs. Learners will utilize principles of technology to manage information systems, and research issues affecting the industry. |
| Natural Resources (389) | Full Year: 1.25 Credits Grades: 10, 11, 12 Cost: Class Fee + FFA Dues |
Learners will apply science principles and management practices to the protection of renewable and non-renewable natural resources. Students will learn fundamentals of land use as well as watershed, wildlife, fishery and forest management. Students will be introduced to management practices related to managing air and water quality along with requirements for managing solid and liquid waste. Communications, business principles and leadership skill development are essential to the program. |