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Orientation to Agriscience

Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)

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Orientation to Agriscience is an exploratory course that provides an overview of the basics of the agriculture industry. Topics include the importance of agriculture, the history and purpose of agriculture education, ecology and conservation, animal science, plant science, and agricultural mechanics. Educators may choose to incorporate additional standards to build upon those which are required.

Format

In-Person

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Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

  • Program Pathway to Agriculture, Food and Natural ResourcesFrom Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
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Program Details

Detailed information about this program

Orientation to Agriscience is an exploratory course that provides an overview of the basics of the agriculture industry. Topics include the importance of agriculture, the history and purpose of agriculture education, ecology and conservation, animal science, plant science, and agricultural mechanics. Educators may choose to incorporate additional standards to build upon those which are required.

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Describe the impact of agriculture on daily life
  • Explain the history, mission, components, and benefits of FFA
  • Identify plant structures
  • Differentiate between sexual and asexual reproduction in plants
  • Describe the four major components of soil, including organic and mineral matter
  • Obtain and communicate information about basic nutrition requirements of plants, including nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P)
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Agricultural Equipment Operators45-2091.00
  • Agricultural Workers, All Other45-2099.00
  • Agricultural Technicians19-4012.00
  • Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary25-1041.00
  • Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers11-9013.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Course)

  • Routine tractors and small implements — operate safely under a senior operator's direction on a working farm.
  • Daily pre-shift inspections (fluids, tires, lights, hitches) — complete per the operation's checklist.
  • Hitching and unhitching of common implements — perform without supervisor prompting on routine equipment.
  • Personal protective equipment (rollover protection, hearing, respirators) — apply consistently.
  • Field maps and assignment sheets — read and follow on a defined parcel.
  • Refueling and basic lubrication — perform per the manufacturer's intervals.
  • Daily logs and acreage tallies — record accurately for the manager.
  • Routine PTO operation and safety — follow without exception.
  • Equipment storage and weather protection — execute per the operation's standards.
  • Two-way-radio communications with the boss and crew — use clearly during operations.

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