NHHS Agricultural Education

What is Agriculture? America’s Largest Industry 20% of Wisconsin Jobs

Agriculture Means Farming. Doesn’t It?

No!

Agriculture Includes Farming. It also includes careers in….. Agribusiness Research/Health Sciences Processing/Distribution Mechanics/Engineering Horticulture Natural Resources And More!

Study agriculture and you could become a….. zLandscaper zAgricultural Lawyer zAgricultural Accountant zWildlife Manager zFood Chemist zPlant Geneticist zFood and Drug Inspector zAnimal Nutritionist zVeterinarian zDiesel Mechanic zGolf Course Sup. z Chemical Dealer z Lab Technician z Livestock Buyer z Tree Farmer z Agricultural Electrician z Floral Designer z Game Warden z Taxidermist z Agricultural Journalist z Agricultural Loan Officer z Commodity Broker

NHHS Agricultural Program zClassroom Curriculum zSupervised Agricultural Experience zFFA

Classroom Curriculum

Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Program A project, relative to agriculture, completed outside of the classroom. Can be ENTREPRENEURIAL or PLACEMENT. Allows students to learn new skill, earn money, compete for recognition (FFA Proficiency Awards), and earn FFA Degrees. Current SAEs of FFA members include animal production, crop production, gardening, landscaping, mechanics, food service, woodworking, sales and service, golf course maintenance, wildlife management.

EXAMPLE SAEs zEntrepreneurship zKathy Rieden, Senior zEmerging Agricultural Technology zKathy developed a project in which she is conducting a research study on the effects of manure applications on corn at various times of the year on 28 acres of corn. She has worked closely with Extension Specialist Kevin Erb. z Placement z Bill Schwantes, Junior z Turf Management z Bill is currently employed at Badger Creek Golf Course as a Groundskeeper. He is responsible for routine course maintenance, course construction, turf and nursery care, fertilizing, and irrigation.

FFA OPPORTUNITIES zFFA is the largest vocational student organization in the world. zFFA is the largest, most active group in the high school. zFFA provides opportunities for its members to develop leadership, prepare for careers, travel, meet new people, have fun, earn scholarships, serve the school and community, and more.

Leadership Development zBe a chapter officer. zChair a major activity. zImprove your public speaking skills zBecome a State FFA Officer. zLearn leadership skills through an SAE. zAttend leadership development workshops such as State and National Conventions, Made For Excellence, State Leadership Camp, Greenhand Conference, Washington Leadership Conference, or Sectional Workshop.

TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES zTravel to many of the leadership conferences just mentioned. zParticipate in an International Experience to anywhere in the World!!!!

The Real Reasons... It’s Practical It’s Hands-on It’s Fun