Agricultural Education

Students will look at sales, marketing, economic principles and how each of those are applied to the agriculture industry. We will learn about a variety of agribusinesses and see all the ins and outs of running a successful company. Students will create their very own business plan and look at how each business may be able to raise their profit margin using strategies that are practiced in class. 

In this course, students will learn about the many aspects of agricultural mechanics and technology. We will give students hands-on experience in working on and operating equipment, as well as designing potential technical solutions for modern agriculture. They will also be able to make connections with local agricultural equipment companies to allow students to find career paths and work with new and emerging equipment, as well as technical college and university programs to direct students into learning more and earning certifications and/or degrees after high school. Course will also include a tractor safety certification for all students.

Production and management of meat animals, including beef, sheep and swine, will be studied in this course. Feeding, veterinary science, reproduction and genetics, and judging are major topics of animal science. Students will develop and hone their animal evaluation, showmanship and animal care skills/ knowledge

Companion Animal Science looks at animal and human companionship. We will focus on animals in the recreation and pet industry such as horses, dogs, cats, and other small animals. Domestication history, feeding, pet care and veterinary skills will be emphasized for each species. Students will have the opportunity to work hands-on with a variety of small animals. 

Maintaining “America’s Dairyland” is the theme of this course. Students will study the dairy industry: dairy judging, nutrition, reproduction and milking management. Students will also learn more about different types of dairy products and be able to taste test the different varieties. If time allows, tours of nearby dairy farms will be included. The aim of this course is to gain knowledge and skills in the industry of Wisconsin agriculture. Opportunities to attend and judge in the World Dairy Expo and other contests highlight this course.

Forestry involves many topics of natural resources. Tree identification, tree harvesting, chainsaw use and maintenance, tree planting, wildlife management and soil conservation are major units. Activities include cruising tree stands, chainsaw maintenance and repair, soil judging and tree planting

This class would focus on students who are interested in learning more about America’s food sources and the science behind it. Students will learn more about the chemistry and biology within the food industry. To solidify relevance, students will dive into hands-on labs and demonstrate the following techniques throughout the semester: including but not limited to food packaging, marketing, safety, preservation, and processing techniques. Hands-on learning will allow students to connect scientific principles to their everyday lives and knowledge. 

Growing plants in a greenhouse is the focus of this course. Students will start plants from seed and stem cuttings, pot, fertilize and manage the greenhouse. Using the high school greenhouse, students will grow and market a bedding plant crop to the public. Salesmanship, advertising and plant science skills will be learned throughout this course. 

This course will focus on freshmen and sophomores who are interested in Agriculture Education and would give students the basic knowledge they need to be successful in agriculture education and careers. Students will gain knowledge in food science, animal science, plant science, leadership skills, public speaking, FFA opportunities, and agriculture mechanics.

Students will learn landscaping design principles and draw and develop a residential landscape plan. Computer aided design will also be used. Characteristics of plants and other materials used in the landscape will be researched. Students will participate in a landscaping project near the high school to practice their skills. Students will also learn about the floriculture industry where we will cover basic floral arrangement skills.

In this course, students will learn the basics about plant and soil science. This class will focus on plant life cycles, plant parts and identification, soil science and many other essentials to learning more about growing and managing plants, whether in a greenhouse or crop production setting. Students will be conducting experiments in the greenhouse to learn about plant growth. After taking this class, students will then have the chance to dive in deeper by taking Greenhouse and/or Landscaping & Floriculture.

In this course, students will learn about and participate in a variety of outdoor activities. This class will cover the WI Department of Natural Resources regulations, the human impact on nature, ATV/UTV and paddle sport safety and technique, camping and hiking do’s and don’ts, wilderness and winter survival, as well as many other outdoor recreation activities. Students will end the course with their boater safety certification that allows them to legally operate a motorboat in Wisconsin. 

This course will explore the area of veterinary science. Anatomy and physiology of animals will be studied in depth. Activities will include dissections, basic veterinary practices such as disease diagnosis, suturing, injections and CPR.

In this class we will look at the principles of ecology and how it relates to wildlife management. We will cover topics such as identification of Wisconsin fish, birds, and animal tracks. Activities include outdoor exploration, habitat restoration, lure making, water testing, and analyzing Saunders Creek