West Valley High School Agriculture Program Growing Tomorrow’s Leaders Today

Agriculture Class opportunities The agriculture program is a great opportunity for any college bound/career seeking student. Learn real world skills, develop your leadership and critical thinking abilities and prepare yourself for what the future has to offer. There are scholarship opportunities, college credit classes and all the courses meet A-G requirements for H.S and college. SIGN UP TODAY….!!!!!!

The Following classes will be offered for the 2018-2019 school year. Agriculture Biology (A-G) D Life Science Agriculture Chemistry ( A-G) D Physical Science Plant and Soil Science (A-G) D Physical Science AND College credit Animal Science and Technologies (A-G) D Life Science third year Veterinary Science (A-G) D Life Science fourth year AND College Credit Landscape and Env. Design (A-G) F Fine Art AND College Credit Agriculture Mechanics 1, 2 (A-G) G Elective credit AND College Credit for ag mech. 2 Agriculture Floriculture (A-G) F Fine ART credit

Animal Science Pathway In the Animal Science pathway, students study large, small, and specialty animals. Students explore the necessary elements, such as diet, genetics, habitat, and behavior, to create humane, ecologically, and economically sustainable animal production systems. The pathway includes the study of animal anatomy and physiology, nutrition, reproduction, genetics, health and welfare, animal production, technology, and the management and processing of animal products and by-products. Agriculture Biology Freshman year Agriculture Chemistry Sophomore year Animal Science/Technology Junior year Veterinary Science Senior year Sample occupations associated with this pathway: Veterinarian Technician/Veterinarian Animal Caretaker/Kennel Operator Animal Breeder Ranch Manager Feed Nutritionist

Ornamental Horticulture Pathway The Ornamental Horticulture pathway prepares students for careers in the nursery, landscaping, and floral industries. Topics include plant identification, plant physiology, soil science, plant reproduction, nursery production, and floriculture, as well as landscaping design, installation, and maintenance. Agriculture Biology Freshman year Plant and Soil Science Sophomore year Landscape and environmental Junior/Senior year Sample occupations associated with this pathway: Florist/Floral Designer Landscape Design/Architect Aquaponics Grower Botanical Specialist Nursery/Greenhouse Manager Crop Manager

Agriculture Mechanics Pathway The Agricultural Mechanics pathway prepares students for careers related to the construction, operation, and maintenance of equipment used by the agriculture industry. Basic agricultural mechanics skills and safety, cover woodworking, electrical systems, plumbing, cold metal work, concrete, and welding technology. Advanced topics, deal with metal fabrication, small engines, agriculture power and technology, and agriculture construction. Agriculture Mechanics 1 Agriculture Mechanics 2 Sample occupations associated with this pathway: Agriculture Equipment Operator Farm Equipment Mechanic and Service Technician Agricultural Engineer Welder Equipment Fabricator Construction/Builder

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