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
    • Contact Apple

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

 

FFA Logo