Agriculture Classes

This course develops an understanding of fundamental skills necessary to be successful in the agricultural communications industry. Provides guided practice and applied experience utilizing various styles of communication including oral, written, and electronic communications. Techniques of communications will include: traditional print media, brochure development, photography, videography, computer program applications, and Internet usage including e-mail.

This class provides opportunities to develop skills in: job searching, preparing resumes, writing letters of application, job interviews, attitude at work, communicating effectively, human relations and accepting responsibilities. Content may be enhanced with appropriate computer applications.

This course provides an introduction to agricultural sales and marketing. Course material will include: competition in the agriculture market place, marketing decisions, types of markets, contracting, government programs and regulations, personal development, employee and employer responsibilities, communications, promotion strategies, records, files, purchasing materials, stocking, selling and business account procedures.

This class introduces the scientific agricultural approach to animal science and selection, and plant and land science. Agricultural career opportunities will be emphasized in each class. Laboratory experiences relating to basic and current technology will be part of the program.

This class develops basic knowledge and skills pertaining to livestock identification, selection, nutrition, reproduction and genetics, health management, and marketing of farm animals commonly produced in Kentucky. The latest production technologies, as well as, biotechnological applications will be included.

This course is an introduction to aquaculture science. Instruction provides the fundamentals of aquatic plant and animal biology, anatomy/morphology and physiology in aquaculture, and the unique properties of water for aquaculture. Instruction also includes fish and aquatic crop production principles, management and marketing. Applications of biotechnology in aquaculture and aquaculture as sustainable agriculture, is also included.

This course is an intermediate scientific study of environmental technology. It is designed to develop an awareness of environmental concerns related to air, water, soil, land use management, waste management, and their interrelationship with the biological ecosystem. Soil formation, conservation and evaluation material will also be included. Content will be enhanced with appropriate computer applications, scientific laboratory activities, field experimentation, community development projects, and occupational development.

This class provides instruction to develop floral design techniques using silk, dried and fresh flowers. Students will learn operation and management techniques of a florist business as well as identification, production and cultural maintenance practices of plants used in floral design and interior landscaping.

This class involves gaining knowledge in the production of food products from farm level to the consumer with emphasis on distribution and marketing to a global society. Potential marketing avenues and advertising of processed products along with current world food production issues will be examined.

This class introduces the issues of food production, nutrition, food chemistry and the development of food products in a global society. The government regulations regarding foods and the exploration of career opportunities will also be covered.

This course introduces the science of silviculture. The course includes career opportunities, tree identification, tree production, forestry management, timber harvesting, wood utilization and the environmental and ecological aspects of forestry.

This class provides instruction in greenhouse structures and greenhouse environment regulations. Plant growth and development and propagation are included as well as production and maintenance of bedding and container produced plants. Fundamental principles of vegetable production and commercial production of vegetable crops as well as marketing of horticulture products may be included.

This class develops basic scientific knowledge and skills pertaining to management of soil and its effects on human and animal food and fiber production, the environment, and meeting basic needs of life. The relationship of soil to plant growth and horticulture will be emphasized. Plant anatomy, reproduction, growth, health, and current biotechnological advances will be included.

This course develops scientific knowledge, management practices, and marketing strategies in small and specialty animal technology. The curriculum includes identification, anatomy, physiology, nutrition, health, selection and care of small animals such as dogs, cats, rabbits, companion birds, ostriches, emus, tropical fish, and fur bearers.

This course introduces students to the field of veterinary science. Major topics include veterinary terminology, safety, sanitation, anatomy/physiology, clinical exams, hospital procedures, parasitology, posology, laboratory techniques, nutrition, disease, office management, and animal management. Careers are also explored.

Develops an awareness of wildlife industry resources. The course includes: a study of ecology and ecosystems, wildlife habitat, population dynamics, management techniques that deal with wildlife in all areas and the regulations that affect the wildlife industry.