This course will cover a broad view of topics in very short units. This course will be arranged on a 3 week interval system. The topics to be discussed in the first semester will include range management and identification of range plants and native grasses. Soils evaluation and introduction to soils judging will be included. The students will discuss soil types and analyze topography of the soil. The students will compete in livestock judging and evaluation and will be encouraged to give reason analysis. Natural resources and wildlife management, where the students will identify wildlife species and habitats discussing hunting and fishing regulations and analyze laws used by game warden officials and look at careers included in the game and parks. Agricultural communications will be the final unit where students will use writing skills, oral skills and learn about broadcasting as a career choice.

The second semester will include topics in agricultural sales. The students will create a sales presentation and be involved in a group sales project. Ag technology and mechanics will have students understand the importance of global positioning systems and technical fields used in agriculture today as well as a short unit on mechanical engineering used in agriculture today. Agronomy will be emphasized with plant identification, disorders and weed and seed identification. Farm and ranch management will discuss business net worth statements and balance sheets as well as how students can make wise management decisions used in their own supervised agricultural experiences. Floriculture will be examined with the students making corsages and identifying floral plants used in todays floricultural industry. Food science will have the students explore food quality and the science used today to explore new ideas in food preperation.