La Vernia FFA
Since 1929, a tradition
of excellence in developing student potential for
premier leadership, personal
growth and career success
through agricultural education.
Courses offered
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Principles of Agriculture Food And Natural Resources |
1 credit |
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Prerequisite: None |
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Grade: 9-12 |
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This entry level class allows students to develop knowledge
and skills regarding career opportunities, personal development,
globalization, industry standards, details, practices and expectations. To prepare for success, students need to
have opportunities to learn, reinforce, experience, apply, and transfer their
knowledge and skills and technologies in a variety of settings |
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Agricultural Mechanics & Metal Technologies |
1/2 credit |
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Prerequisite: Principles of Agriculture
Food And Natural Resources |
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Grade: 10-12 |
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Students will explore the field of
mechanized agricultural systems through development of knowledge and skills
related to mechanized agricultural systems and the workplace. To prepare for
success, students need to have opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply, and
transfer their knowledge and skills and technologies in a variety of
settings. |
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Livestock Production |
1/2 credit |
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Prerequisite: Principles of Agriculture
Food And Natural Resources |
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Grade: 10-12 |
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To be prepared for careers in the field of animal science,
students need to attain academic skills and knowledge, acquire knowledge and
skills related to animal systems and the workplace, and develop knowledge and
skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations. To prepare for success, students need opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply,
and transfer their knowledge and skills and technologies in a variety of
settings. Animal species to be
addressed in this course may include, but are not limited to, beef cattle,
dairy cattle swine, sheep, goats and poultry. |
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Small Animal Management |
1/2 credit |
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Prerequisite: 2 years of Ag Science
Instruction |
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Grade: 11-12 |
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To be prepared for careers in the field of animal science,
students need to enhance academic knowledge and skills, acquire knowledge and
skills related to animal systems, and develop knowledge and skills regarding
career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations. To
prepare for success, students need opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply,
and transfer knowledge and skills in a variety of settings. Suggested small
animals that may be included in the course of study include, but are not
limited to, small mammals, amphibians, reptiles, avian, dogs, and cats. |
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Professional Standards in Agribusiness |
1/2 credit |
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Prerequisite: 2 years of Ag Science
Instruction |
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Grade: 11-12 |
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To be prepared for careers in agribusiness systems, students
need to attain academic skills and knowledge, acquire technical knowledge and
skills related to leadership development and the workplace, and develop
knowledge and skills regarding agricultural career opportunities, entry
requirements, and industry expectations. To prepare for success, students
need opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply, and transfer their knowledge
and skills in a variety of settings. This course primarily focuses on
leadership, communication, employer-employee relations, and problem solving
as they relate to agribusiness. |
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Agricultural Power Systems |
1 credit |
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Prerequisite: 3 years of Ag Science
Instruction |
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Grade: 12 |
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In this senior level class, students will explore the field of
mechanized agricultural systems through development of knowledge and skills
related to mechanized agricultural systems and the workplace. To prepare for
success, students need to have opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply, and
transfer their knowledge and skills and technologies in a variety of
settings. |
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Advanced Animal Science |
1 credit |
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Prerequisite: 3 years of Ag Science
Instruction |
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Grade: 12 |
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To be prepared for careers in the field of animal science,
students need to attain academic skills and knowledge, acquire knowledge and
skills related to animal systems, and develop knowledge and skills regarding
career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry standards. To prepare
for success, students need opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply, and
transfer their knowledge and skills in a variety of settings. This course
examines the interrelatedness of human, scientific, and technological dimensions
of livestock production. Instruction is designed to allow for the application
of scientific and technological aspects of animal science through field and
laboratory experiences. |
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Principles & Elements of Floral Design |
1 credit |
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Prerequisite: None |
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Grade: 10-12 |
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To be prepared for careers in floral design, students need to
attain academic skills and knowledge as well as technical knowledge and
skills related to horticultural systems and develop knowledge and skills
regarding career opportunities, entry requirements and industry expectations.
This course is designed to develop students’ ability to identify and
demonstrate the principles and techniques related to floral design as well as
develop an understanding of the management of floral enterprises. Through the analysis of artistic floral
styles and historical periods, students develop respect for the traditions and
contributions of diverse cultures.
Students respond to and analyze floral designs, thus contributing to
the development of lifelong skills of making informed judgments and
evaluations. |
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Wildlife, Fisheries & Ecology Management |
1 credit |
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Prerequisite: None |
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Grade: 10-12 |
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Students will explore the field of environmental and natural
resource systems through development of knowledge and skills related to
environmental and natural resources and the workplace, To prepare for
success, students need to have opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply, and
transfer their knowledge and skills and technologies in a variety of
settings. The students will also have the opportunity to receive the hunter
and boater education certification training. |
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