AGRISCIENCE

SPECIAL CLASS FEATURES

Hands-on Training in a Full Service Greenhouse
Science Experiments
Field Trips
Opportunity to Earn the Pesticide Applicator Certification
Participate in FFA - a National Student Organization
Professional Guest Speakers
Computer Applications
Presentations
Computer Usage

EMPLOYMENT SKILLS FOR THE FUTURE

Leadership
Customer Service
Teamwork and Collaboration
Problem Solving
Project Management
Math Computation
Use of Technology
Employability Skills

PROGRAM PROFILE

This program is intended for students interested in the Agriscience profession. Students will train for exciting careeers including environmental technology, indoor and outdoor plantscaping, plant and animal science, pest management, biotechnology and floral design. Students will also conduct various science experiments, practice customer relations and work on individualized and hands on projects which give the students real life experiences.

COURSE CONTENT

Greenhouse Skills
Floral Design
Nursery
Landscaping
Plant Science
Aqua Culture
Hydroponics
Customer Service
Sales
Sampling and Testing
Environmental Issues
Introductions to Pesticide Applications
Scientific Inquiry

RESOURCES

Michigan State University
www.msu.edu

Gardening
www.gardening123.com

Michigan Farm Bureau
www.farmbureau.com

Michigan FFA
www.michiganffa.com

Michigan State Agri-Science
www.canr.msu.edu/agtech

National FFA Site