An introductory class to the many available professions and careers within agriculture. This course will expose students to opportunities available in agriculture with jobs, grants & funding, and assistance programs. (1 lecture)

Special Topics (1-6 lecture, 1 lab)

Agriculture Equipment Repair & Maintenance will give students a better understanding of repairing and maintaining farm equipment. Students will diagnose broken farm equipment, develop plans and budgets to fix equipment and repair broken equipment. (3 lecture)

This course will deal with basic science of plants, such as structures, functions and growth requirements as it relates to agronomy. The plant type focus will primarily be on field crops and the production and management of crops. Course topics would include basic uses and crop categories, plant anatomy, physiology, fertilizer, nutrition, crop identification, seed identification and weed identification. (3 lecture)

This course provides instruction on the broad field of horticulture with an emphasis on the scientific and technical knowledge for a career in horticulture. Topics in this course include plant growth and development, plant nutrition, plant anatomy and physiology, media selection, basic plant identification, customer relations, career opportunities, leadership development and entrepreneurial skills. Students utilize problem-solving techniques and participate in hands-on activities to develop an understanding of course concepts. Students will be provided real-world learning opportunities and instruction. (3 lecture)

Floriculture is an introductory class to the growing, marketing, sale and harvesting of flowers and other ornamental plants. This course will expose students to floriculture managing practices, hands-on management, and flower growing. (3 lecture)

Crop Production will give the student a better understanding of commercial crop production management & harvest. In crop production, students will see step-by-step the process needed to better yields, prevent pest invasion and manage disease. (3 lecture)

Pest Management will give the student an introduction to identifying pests, diseases and weeds within a commercial crop production operation. Students will use this knowledge to develop an appropriate pest management plan and budget. (3 lecture)

This course will give students a better understanding of how to deal with pest, diseases and weed management. Utilizing new technologies and Integrated Pest Management tactics the students will defend their crops and care for those crops throughout the semester. (3 lecture)

An introductory class to the professions within the landscaping field. This course will expose students to landscape managing practices, hands-on landscape management and plant growing. (1 lecture)

Special Topics (1-6 lecture, 1 lab)

Students will be introduced to livestock physical and mental health sciences. In this class students will gain knowledge in species and anatomy, nutrition, breeding, reproduction and genetics, industry standards and behavioral sciences. (3 lecture)

Students will learn about the nutritional needs for livestock. Ration balancing, determine feed needs, evaluation by-products feeds & feed additive, low input feeding & current issues in agriculture will all be covered in this course. (3 lecture)

This course provides instruction on efficient sustainability practices agricultural producers can use on their farm operation. Providing sustainable practices to one's farm is important for the growth and management of an operation. (3 lecture)

Special Topics (1-6 lecture)

This course provides instruction on the classification of livestock and livestock products. Students will receive in-field training on proper selection and evaluation of different livestock species. (3 lecture)

During this course students will develop management plans and put those plans into action with hands-on beef cattle management. The students will leave this course with a great understanding of day-to-day operations and needs associated with beef production. (3 lecture)