Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Pathways & Courses:

Agriculture Mechanics Pathway Description

This course of study introduces selected major areas of agricultural mechanics technology including small engine operation and repair, tractor driving, woodworking, and electrical wiring. Learning activities include basic understanding, skill development and problem-solving. Students will complete a final woodworking project of their choice during this class. Classroom and laboratory activities are supplemented through supervised agricultural experiences and leadership programs and activities.

Agriculture Mechanics Courses

Basic Agricultural Science (link to Georgia Department of Education course description and course standards)

This course is designed as the foundational course for all Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Pathways. The course introduces the major areas of scientific agricultural production and research; presents problem solving lessons and introductory skills and knowledge in agricultural science and agri-related technologies. Classroom and laboratory activities are supplemented through supervised agricultural experiences and leadership programs and activities. This course is the prerequisite for all AFNR pathways and is intended for students in grades 8-10.

Agricultural Mechanics Technology I

This laboratory course is designed to provide students with introductory level experiences in selected major areas of agricultural mechanics technology which may include wood working, agricultural structures, electrical wiring, electric arc welding, oxy/fuel cutting and welding processes, and power equipment operation and maintenance. Learning activities include information, skill development and problem solving. Classroom and laboratory activities are supplemented through FFA supervised agricultural experiences, leadership programs and activities.

Agricultural Mechanics Technology II

The goal of this laboratory course is designed to offer students intermediate level experiences in selected major areas of agricultural mechanics technology which may include small engine maintenance and repair, metal fabrication, concrete construction, building construction, plumbing, electrical wiring, maintenance of agricultural machinery, equipment and tractors and soil and water conservation. Learning activities include information, skill development and problem solving.

Forest Science Pathway Description

This course of study provides entry-level skills for employment in the forest industry and for further study. The course covers establishing forests by natural and artificial means, maintaining and surveying forests, identifying and protecting trees, practicing silviculture, measuring trees and land, mapping, preparing for timber sales and harvest, employing multiple-use resource management, keeping records, and figuring taxes. Classroom and laboratory activities are supplemented through supervised agricultural experiences and leadership programs and activities.

Forest Science Courses

Basic Agricultural Science - see above for course description.

Forest Science - see above for course description.

Forestry Science II

This laboratory course provides students with entry-level skills for employment in the forest industry; including instruction in establishment of the forest by natural and artificial means, forest maintenance and surveillance, tree identification, protection, silviculture, tree and land measurement, mapping, preparation for timber sales and harvest, multiple use resource management, record keeping, and taxation.

General Horticulture & Forest Science Pathway Description

This course of study provides methods to produce, process, and market plants, shrubs, and trees used principally for ornamental, recreational, and aesthetic purposes and to establish, maintain, and manage horticultural enterprises. The class environment is hands-on and class is conducted in the greenhouse, agri-science center, or outside often. The class markets, manages and conducts a plant sale. Classroom and laboratory activities are supplemented through supervised agricultural experiences and leadership programs and activities.

General Horticulture and Forest Science Courses

Basic Agricultural Science - see above for course description.

Forest Science - see above for course description.

General Horticulture and Plant Science

This course is designed as an introduction for the Horticulture-Plant Science Pathway Program of Study. The course introduces the major concepts of plant and horticulture science. Classroom and laboratory activities are supplemented through supervised agricultural experiences and leadership programs and activities.

Veterinary Science Pathway Description

This course of study provides instruction in establishing and managing agricultural animal enterprises; includes instruction in selecting, breeding, feeding, caring for and marketing beef and dairy cattle, horses, swine, sheep, poultry and specialty animals. Classroom and laboratory activities are supplemented through supervised agricultural experiences and leadership programs and activities. This class will take place in the classroom and Agri-Science Center.

Veterinary Science Courses

Basic Agricultural Science - see above for course description.

Animal Science and Biotechnology

This course is designed to introduce students to the scientific principles that underlie the breeding and husbandry of agricultural animals, and the production, processing, and distribution of agricultural animal products. This course introduces scientific principles applied to the animal industry; covers reproduction, production technology, processing, and distribution of agricultural animal products. Classroom and laboratory activities are supplemented through supervised agricultural experiences and leadership programs and activities.

Veterinary Science

The agricultural education course in veterinary science covers the basics of animal care. Topics covered include disease, parasites, feeding, shelter, grooming, and general animal care. The target population is career preparatory students desiring to continue education after high school or to enter the workforce after graduation from high school. College preparatory students benefit from the course as an elective if they plan to enter college and purse a degree to enter the veterinary profession. This course allows students entering the workforce after graduation from high school to develop entry-level skills to become employed and to continue education on the job.

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