Introduction to the livestock industry and its role in food production, breeds and selection, reproduction and breeding systems, inheritance and genetics, shelter and facility requirements, nutrition, parasites and insects, diseases, and other aspects of meat, milk, wool, and poultry production.

The development, physics, chemistry, biology, and classification of soils with emphasis on the role of soils in the growth of plants.

Exploration of careers in the agribusiness industry. Covers the various products available for agricultural use and the companies manufacturing these products. Includes numerous field trips to agricultural industries and visits with manufacturers' representatives as outside resources.

Plant growth and development of Monocot and Dicot plants; basic plant anatomy and growth stages; methods of plant reproduction and seed production; basic plant genetics and plant physiology; identification of uses of crops grown in the Midwest.

Use of herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and nematocides, identification of pests, types of pesticide materials and selection, handling and use of pesticides, and application equipment.

This course will provide and introduction to agribusiness and food products marketing in the U.S. This course includes a background on the workings of the U.S. food marketing system and how this system affects farm producers, consumers, and middlemen such as processors, wholesalers, retailers, and food services. Students will gain an understanding of how food products move through a food marketing channel to the final point of consumption and how consumer demand, marketing, and information technology as well as political forces have shaped the agricultural food marketing industry over time.

Study of agriculture safety including farm and ranch safety, chemical safety, OSHA and Hazardous Occupation Laws, and safe materials handling.

Study of advanced formulations of fertilizers based on soil tests. Review of soils testing and evaluation, nutrient requirements. Includes use of programmable calculators where applicable.

Harvesting techniques, new and different methods of crop production, new grain varieties, and methods of storing and drying of crops.

Work-study program for in-depth instruction on the job. The college gives both related and vocational instruction before and-or during this period, including seminars directly related to the work experience. These experiences are planned and supervised by the college and employers so that each contributes to the student’s education and employability.

Monitoring insect and weed problems, pasture rotation, collection of insects and weeds, cultivation and fertilization, nitrate testing, and fertilizer implement calibration. Infield application of irrigation practices, setting moisture blocks, tension meter, irrigation scheduling, as well as designing an irrigation system and keeping irrigation records.

Treatment for pink eye and foot rot, artificial insemination, bull and boar management, castration, pasture management, breeding herd of gilts, and lamb shearing.

Economical management and cultural practices used in hay, haylage, silage, pasture and range production. Theories and practices relating to variety selection, seeding rates, fertilization, establishment, weed control and harvesting of forages.

A study of the principles and concepts involved with site specific management and the evaluation of geographic information systems for crop product practices. The course will focus on hands-on experience with the hardware and software necessary for successful application of the information affecting crop management.

Review and application of horse nutrition, horsemanship, and management.

Basic course in entomology and pest management to include: life processes of insects, classification, life cycle, ecology, sampling, populations, and management theory as they relate to man, plants, and animals.

Integration of principles of crop and soil science, plant breeding, climatology, integrated pest management, and natural resource management in the development and evaluation of crop management practices. Efficient use of solar radiation, water, nutrients, heat, carbon dioxide and other resources in field crop management will be emphasized.

Designed to help students understand positive interpersonal relationships and their contribution to the process of potentiality development.

Development of both oral and written communicative skills essential to career areas. Includes business letters, job applications, and analyzing and writing of technical reports.

Begins to develop pre-algebra skills for success in occupations that will later require algebra skills, such as agriculture and fire science. The topics include numeration, measurement, ratio and proportion, percent, signed numbers, and an introduction to algebra.

An introductory course covering the Windows environment, file management, word processing software, the Internet and their application to actual agricultural business situations. Students learn how to use common word processing software tools, computer file management, and the world wide web.

Introductory course to help students develop a basic understanding and appreciation for the role of economics in agriculture at the farm, national, and international levels. Students will learn to apply various economic principles and concepts relating to production agriculture, business management, consumer behavior, market price analysis and equilibrium, and policy information.