Agriculture
Students begin with Principles of Agriculture and then have three different pathways they can choose from: Mechanical & Engineering, Agriscience (focus on plants or animals), and Precision Agriculture. The principles class covers the diversity of the agricultural industry and agribusiness concepts that develop into an understanding of the role of agriculture in the US and globally. They explore Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resource (AFNR) systems related to the production of food, fiber and fuel and the associated health, safety and environmental management systems. Participation in FFA and Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE) are also an integral part.
Mechanical and Engineering
Program Overview: After taking Principles of Agriculture students take Agriculture Power, Structures, & Technology and Agriculture Structures Fabrication & Design.
Students explore basic principles of operations, maintenance, and management of agricultural equipment. They gain an understanding of safety, electricity, concrete, plumbing, carpentry, metalworking, and engines. Students are also introduced to emerging technologies in agriculture.
Dual Credit - This pathway has the potential to earn dual credit with Ivy Tech: AGRI 100 (3 credit hours), AGRI 106 (3 credit hours)
Partner Organizations: TruLand (TTG) Equipment
Connection to future career path: Equipment operator, Farm Machine Mechanic, Precision Agriculture Technician
Post-Secondary Options (this list is not exhaustive): Apprenticeship program with a company, Associate’s degree, Bachelor’s degree: Precision agriculture, Agriculture, Agricultural Business, Agricultural Engineering
See https://www.onetonline.org/find/quick?s=agriculture+mechanical+and+engineering for more information.
Agriscience: Plants
Program Overview: After completing Principles of Agriculture students take Plant and Soil Science and Advanced Life Science: Plants and Soils or Advanced Life Science: Foods
Students develop knowledge and skills related to farming in America. They gain an understanding of the complexities of plant growth and soil management. There is a focus on biotechnology as it intersects with agriculture.
Dual Credit - This pathway has the potential to earn dual credit with Ivy Tech: AGRI 100 (3 credit hours), AGRI 105 (3 credit hours), & AGRI 109 (3 credit hours)
Partner Organizations:
Connection to future career path: Farmer, Agriculture Inspector, Agricultural Engineer, Agriculture Educator, Soil and Plant Scientist
Post-Secondary Options (this list is not exhaustive): Apprenticeship program, Vocational School, Associate’s degree, Bachelor’s degree: Agriculture, Soil Science, Horticulture, Agronomy
See https://www.onetonline.org/find/quick?s=agriscience+plants for more information.
Agriscience: Animals
Program Overview: After completing Principles of Agriculture students take Animal Science and Advanced Animal Science
Students gain an understanding and skills necessary to work with animals typically found in agricultural settings. They explore the physiology of mammal body systems. Students develop skills to work with animals in a farm setting.s
Dual Credit - This pathway has the potential to earn dual credit with Ivy Tech: AGRI 100 (3 credit hours), AGRI 103 (3 credit hours), & AGRI 107 (3 credit hours)
Agriculture Biotechnology, Agricultural Research, Agribusiness Capstone (for all of the above): The capstone component would take place at one of the partner industries where training and work experience are embedded into the experience.
Partner Organizations:
Connection to future career path: Animal Breeders, Animal Trainers, Animal Caretakers, Animal Scientist, Farmer, Agriculture Educator
Post-Secondary Options (this list is not exhaustive): Apprenticeship program, Vocational school, Associate’s degree, Bachelor's degree: Animal Science, PreVet, Animal Nutrition
See https://www.onetonline.org/find/quick?s=agriscience+animals for more information.
Precision Agriculture
Program Overview: Following the Principles of Agriculture the course pathway includes Precision Agriculture and Crop Management. Students develop an understanding and ability to operate various precision agriculture tools including GPS, GIS, and VRT. They learn to collect data and use it to make farming decisions.
Certifications: Part 107 UAS certification
Dual Credit - This pathway has the potential to earn dual credit with Ivy Tech: AGRI 100 (3 credit hours), AGRI 117 (3 credit hours)
Agriculture Capstones: Agribusiness, Biotechnology, Research, Mechanization and Technology The capstone component would take place at one of the partner industries where training and work experience are embedded into the experience.
Partner Organizations:
Connection to future career path: Precision Agriculture Technicians, Agriculture Operators, Agricultural Technicians, Precision Instrument and Equipment Repair
Post-Secondary Options (this list is not exhaustive): Apprenticeship program, Vocational School, Associate’s degree, Bachelor's degree: Agriculture, Engineering, Agronomy
See https://www.onetonline.org/find/quick?s=precision+agriculture for more information.