Agriculture Education Course
Course Overview
Welcome to the Agriculture Education Course where you will explore the diverse world of agriculture, from its importance in meeting human needs to the various career pathways it offers. This course will equip you with the knowledge and skills essential for understanding the agricultural industry and its impact on the economy.
Course Competencies
Module 1: Introduction to Agriculture
- Understand the basics of agriculture and its significance in meeting human needs.
Module 2: The Agriculture Industry
- Explore the major areas within the agriculture industry including supplies & services, production, and marketing & processing.
- Learn about the technological advancements that have revolutionized agriculture.
Module 3: FFA and Leadership
- Discover the history and importance of the FFA organization.
- Understand the different components of agriculture education including FFA, SAE, and Classroom/Laboratory.
Module 4: Supervised Agricultural Experiences
- Explore various types of Supervised Agricultural Experiences and their role in FFA degree eligibility.
Module 5: Agribusiness Systems
- Investigate career opportunities within agribusiness systems.
- Learn about the organization of agricultural businesses and the types of agricultural business structures.
Module 6: Animal Systems
- Explore careers and animal classifications within the Animal Systems pathway.
- Understand animal products and issues related to animal agriculture.
Module 7: Plant Systems
- Discover the diverse careers available in plant systems and learn about plant science.
- Understand the requirements for plant growth and the different parts of a plant.
Module 8: Food Products & Processing System
- Investigate careers in food products & processing and understand the components of the food industry.
- Explore food safety regulations and methods of food preservation.
Module 9: Biotechnology Systems
- Learn about careers in biotechnology and analyze current applications in plant and animal science.
- Understand the regulatory agencies governing biotechnology and biosecurity.
Module 10: Natural Resources System
- Explore careers in natural resources systems and understand the classifications of natural resources.
- Learn about the uses and regulation of natural resources including conservation measures.
Module 11: Environmental Service System
- Identify careers in environmental service systems and understand the various environmental uses such as land and water.
- Compare conventional and alternative energy sources and explore conservation measures related to environmental service systems.
Module 12: Power, Structural & Technical System
- Investigate careers in power, structural & technical systems and explore safety measures within this pathway.
- Develop skills in agricultural power, structural & technical systems including measurement tools and hand tools.
By the end of this course, you will have gained a comprehensive understanding of the agricultural industry and its various components, preparing you for a successful career in the field of agriculture.