Students enrolled in Agriculture Pathways will be engaged in agriscience curriculum as well as having the opportunity to be involved in student leadership and community service activities through the Future Farmers of America (FFA) organization on sectional, regional, state and national levels. As students progress through the advanced offerings in the program, they will participate in career exploration, project development and
marketing which can even include apprenticeships with local businesses. Occupational experiences include small and large animal Nevada County Fair projects and extensive work experience projects. The course sequences provide an academic schedule for college bound students yet maintains flexibility for those students wishing to continue their education at a community college or technical school. 
 
nursery with seedlings in foreground Students enrolled in agriscience and technology classes will be engaged in agriscience curriculum as well as having the opportunity to be involved in student leadership and community service activities through Future Farmers of America (FFA) organization on sectional, regional, state and national level.
 
As students progress through the advanced offerings in the program they will participate in career exploration, project development, and marketing which can even include apprenticeships with local businesses. Hands on learning experiences include small and large animal Nevada County fair projects, outstanding AG mechanics projects, as well as many different work experience and entrepreneur projects to enhance the student's work ethic and money earned toward FFA degrees and awards.
 
The course sequences provide an academic schedule for college bound students yet maintains flexibility for those students wishing to continue their education at a community college or technical school.
 
Students completing a three or four year sequence of courses qualify for top scholarships sponsored by the Nevada County community in addition to state and national agriculture industry-based monies.
 
Record keeping, leadership and presentation skills are emphasized in as part of the FFA program. The majority of courses offered in the Agriculture program fulfill college entrance requirements as well as graduation requirements for science, economics/government and art. 

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Katie Alling

Katie Alling

Teacher  |   CTE  AG
 

COURSE OFFERINGS

 
 
 

Denise Cicogni

Denise Cicogni

Teacher  |  CTE AG
 
Reed Pritchard

Reed Pritchard

Teacher  |  CTE AG
 
Kassidy Rivera

Kassidy Rivera

Teacher  |  CTE AG
 
Chloe Smith

Chloe Smith

Teacher  |  CTE AG
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Pathway Offerings

 

AGRICULTURE BUSINESS PATHWAY

  • AG Career Choices - 1 Semester (formerly AG Get Focused Stay Focused
  • Agriculture Communications
  • Floral Design (CSU/UC "F")
  • Advanced Floral Design (CSU/UC "G")

AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS PATHWAY

  • Agriculture Mechanical Science I
  • Agriculture Mechanical Science II
  • Fabrication and Design (Agriculture Mechanical Science III)
  • Metal Art Sculpture (Agriculture Mechanical Science IV)
  • Small Engine / Power Systems

AGRI-SCIENCE PATHWAY

  • Agri-Science (CSU/UC "D") - Physical or LifeScience
  • Agricultural Biology (CSU/UC "D") - Life Science

ANIMAL SCIENCE PATHWAY

  • Agri-Science (CSU/UC "D")
  • Anatomy & Physiology of Animals - Life Science
  • Intro to Animal Science Industry - Life Science

FORESTRY AND NATURAL RESOURCES PATHWAY

  • Forestry & Natural Resource Management (CSU/UC "D")
  • Skills &Safety for Natural Resource Careers I
  • Skills & Safety for Natural Resource Careers II (CSU/UC Pending)

ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURE PATHWAY

  • Forestry & Natural Resource Management (CSU/UC "D") - Physical or Life Science
  • CDE Environmental Horticulture Science (CSU/UC "G") - Physical Science
  • Greenhouse and Nursery Management (CSU/UC "G") - Life Science