COURSE NAME: Agriculture, Introduction to

SCHOOL DISTRICT: Schuylerville

INSTRUCTOR: Levi Cahan

Full Year

COURSE PREREQUISITES: -  None

BRIEF COURSE DESCRIPTION / OUTLINE: Introduces students to global agriculture. The five general areas of
study are plant science, animal science, business, mechanics and FFA. Includes instruction in agriculture
careers, forestry, landscaping, wildlife management, leadership skills, communications and personal finance.

Students develop skills in the livestock industry, horticulture industry, computer use in agriculture and such
mechanics skills as the use of agricultural equipment, power tools, welding and project design and
construction.

Activities include aquaculture, tractor-driving, robotics, shop projects, large and small animal care,
landscaping/horticulture projects and field trips.

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