The mission of Agricultural Education is to prepare and support individuals for careers, build awareness and develop leadership for the food, fiber, and natural resources systems.

FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.

Introduction to the Agriculture Industry

This introductory course provides an opportunity for students to explore how the agriculture industry is organized; its major components, and the job opportunities  associated with the agricultural industry.  Both agribusiness and production applications are presented.  Basic concepts in personal development and leadership  through the FFA, parliamentary procedure, budgeting and financial records, along  with an introduction to animal science, plant science, soil science, horticulture, agricultural resources, agribusiness management and agricultural mechanics are included.  Microcomputer applications are introduced.

Agriculture Science

This second-year course builds on the basic skills and knowledge gained from the introductory course.  Major units of instruction include advanced plant, soil and animal science, and agricultural mechanics skills necessary for maintaining and repairing equipment and/or facilities.  Applied math/science skills are stressed  throughout the course.  Microcomputer applications are utilized as they relate to each instructional unit.

Agriculture Business Management

This course is designed to develop student knowledge and skill in the area of agribusiness management.  Instruction units include advanced agricultural business procedures, establishment of agricultural businesses, managing the agribusiness, marketing, sales techniques and strategies.  Basic agricultural mechanics skills related to electricity, surveying and carpentry will also be developed.