MOORESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL AGRICULTURE PROGRAM Restarting in 2015-16 Community Night December 2, 2014
Preparing Students To Pursue Over 300 Careers In Agriculture !
Ag Sales and Marketing
Food Science
Agri-Business Management
Environmental Science
Plant and Animal Sciences
Horticulture / Landscape Mgmt.
Agricultural Education National Model
Pathways
Animal Science – includes the study of anatomy and physiology, genetics, reproduction, nutrition, common disease and parasites in large and small animals. Food Science – includes the study of food processing, food chemistry and physics, nutrition, food microbiology, preservation, packaging and labeling, food regulations, issues and careers in the food and science industry.
Pathways (cont)
Natural Resources – students will investigate areas of environment concern with soils, the water cycle, air quality, outdoor recreation, forestry, rangelands, wetlands, animal wildlife and safety Plants & Soils – includes the study of plant growth, reproduction, photosynthesis and respiration, environmental factors that affect plant growth, soil conservation and crop systems.
AGRICULTURE COURSES
Introduction to Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources (all pathways) Animal Science & Advanced Life Science: Animals Food Science & Advanced Life Science: Foods Natural Resources & Sustainable Energy Alternatives Plant & Soil and Advanced Life Sciences: Plant & Soil
Agriculture Courses (Cont)
Some Ag classes in each pathway can qualify for Ivy Tech dual credit or Purdue is offering an “Advanced Credit Exam” format with the Advanced Life Science classes.
Agricultural Education National Model
SAE
Supervised Agricultural Experience • Students work & learn in real-life situations where they obtain on-the-job skills • Home Projects • Cooperative Work Experiences • Entrepreneurship • Summer School Course Offering
Agricultural Education National Model
FFA CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENTS
SOILS FORESTRY LEADERSHIP LIVESTOCK HORSE DAIRY CATTLE MEATS PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE HORTICULTURE NURSERY AND LANDSCAPE FLORICULTURE Over 30 different skill contest areas !
NATIONAL FFA ORGANIZATION
500,823 members across United States 7,358 FFA chapters 9,800 Indiana FFA members 180 Indiana Ag programs / FFA chapters Indianapolis is home to the National FFA Headquarters and the National FFA Convention (over 53,000 in attendance)
FFA’s Changing Membership * 38% of members are female * 77% of membership is Caucasian 17% Hispanic , 4% African American * 27% live in rural, farm areas 39% live in rural non-farm areas 34% are urban / suburban * Top 3 membership states are : California, Texas, Georgia
Facilities
Community Partnerships
Agricultural-based Businesses Food-based Industries Agricultural/Manufacturing Businesses State & County Department of Natural Resources Educational Organizations
Other
Area 31 listed program (open spots available to other member schools)
Implementation Timeline Oct – Post Teaching Position Nov – Student Survey Dec – Community Meeting Jan – Begin Student Scheduling Spring Semester: Pursue grants, develop community partnerships, design classrooms
Student Survey Results (Students “very interested”) Pathway
8th
9th
10th
11th
Total
Animal Science
47
57
37
21
162
Natural Resources
42
34
23
17
116
Food Science
18
42
19
14
93
Plant and Soil
19
18
13
9
59
FFA Club
38
35
28
21
122
Impact of Ag Program on School
Video (Beech Grove)
Questions?
Contact Information: Dr. Brian Disney, Principal
[email protected] 317-831-9203