Applying Fundamentals of Agriscience

*Please note: Pathways are technically courses in middle school.

Course Overview

In this course, students will learn about the following Agriculture topics:

• The basics of an agricultural program.
• Foundational and life skills learned through agriculture in the school and community setting.
• Interpret how agriculture supports life and how advances in the industry have helped society.
• Skills and careers available in the agricultural science industry.
• The importance of natural resources in the agricultural industry.
• The role of alternative energy as it relates to the agricultural industry.
• The environmental impact of plant and animal production.
• Strategies for effectively using resources in the agricultural industry.
• Terminology of common production systems used in the animal science industry.
• The importance of animal product uses and consumer product awareness.
• Responsible animal welfare and care practices and the environmental impacts related to animal production.
• Basic plant physiology.
• The uses of plants and plant products.
• Agribusiness, government, and the consumer role in providing safe agricultural products for consumption.
• Processes involved in converting agricultural products to food and fiber products.
• Marketing and labeling principles that help consumers.
• The role of research in the agricultural industry.
• Concepts and issues related to biotechnology and other emerging technologies in the agricultural industry.
• Issues impacting the agricultural industry.
• The economic impact of agriculture issues and the role advocacy.
• Animal welfare and animal rights in production and showing of animals.