Exploration in Agriculture

Exploration in Agriculture

Course ID: 141

9th Grade Ag Academy

A-G: Area G College Preparatory Elective

CSF Course: –

CTE: Intro Course

This course is designed for first-year agriculture students interested in business, animal science, plant science, floral design, and horticulture science. Content areas include California agriculture, FFA, leadership, public speaking, record keeping, animal science, and plant science. This course provides hands-on learning and qualifies students to participate in all FFA activities such as showing at the county fair.

Exploration in Agriculture takes a hands-on approach to learning and students will build an interest in different aspects of the agriculture industry. This course provides hands-on learning and new experiences for our Agriculture Academy students. The school farm will be used as a laboratory area for this course, as well as classroom instruction. For the speaking aspects of the class, each student will give individual and in-group classroom presentations. Students are also required to participate in agricultural activities through the FFA.