Agriculture Program SONOMA HIGH SCHOOL

Agriculture Instructors and Courses Mr. Aschwanden: Ag Mechanics Advanced Ag. Mech. Floral Design Project Supervision Ms. Rush: Ag Biology Agriculture Pathway An interest becomes a passion … A passion becomes a career. Ms. Skouglund: Ag Earth Science Ag Biology Freshman Team Ms. Smith Ag Chemistry

What is Agriculture Education? SAE (Hands On Learning) FFA (Leadership Skills) Classroom (Academics)

Class offerings for Freshmen… YOU! Ag Earth Science Ag Mechanics Floral Design Ag Biology

Agriculture Earth Science UC Approved and College Prep Physical Science Credit Mostly Freshmen Hands on Labs

Agriculture Biology UC Approved and College Prep Lab Science Credit Hands on Labs Jello Cells Rootbeer Making Fermentation Genetics Reebop’s Lab DNA Extraction w/ Strawberries DNA Double Helix Models SLEWS

Agriculture Mechanics earning Career & Technical Credit Welding Plumbing Concrete and Masonry Repair small engines Metal work Wire electrical circuits

Floral Design UC Approved & College Prep – Fine Arts Grow and sell flowers Flower Market Field Trip Learn how to make floral arrangements for every occasion!

Additional Agriculture Courses Viticulture (CP) Advanced Ag Mechanics Animal Science Plant Science Classes for Continuing Ag Students

The FFA Organization The FFA Mission Premier Leadership Personal Growth Career Success FFA Membership In California, there are over 67,000 members In the USA, there are 507,763 FFA members The FFA is the largest youth leadership organization in the world!

FFA Leadership Development Competition Awards Money Scholarships Fun Travel

Major FFA Activities at SVHS Leadership Development Competitive Teams Conferences and Conventions Community Service

What is SAE? Supervised Agriculture Experience  SAE’s are projects designed by students that emphasize the hands-on application of concepts and principles learned in the classroom.  Entrepreneurship vs. Placement Projects  Proficiency Awards $$$