Agricultural Production Technology III 8010

Suggested Grade Levels: 10 or 11 (36 weeks)

This course emphasizes one or more areas of plant science, animal science, soil science, agricultural business management, and agricultural mechanization, based upon the student’s employment objective. Local school divisions should select one of the following livestock enterprises: beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, horses, or sheep. The competencies for the selected livestock enterprise are considered essential for the course. Supervised occupational experience programs and leadership training are important parts of the course. When only single periods are provided, greater emphasis is placed on individualized instruction and supervised occupational experience programs.

As noted in Superintendent’s Memo #106-10 (4-30-2010), this Career and Technical Education (CTE) course must maintain a maximum pupil-to-teacher ratio of 20 students to one teacher, due to safety regulations. The 2010-2012 biennial budget waiver of the teacher-to-pupil ratio staffing requirement does not apply.
Concentration Sequences Career Cluster(s) and Pathway(s) Available Credentials
(A combination of the course above and those below, equivalent to two 36-week courses)
Students wishing to complete a specialization may take additional courses appropriate to their career pathways.		 For federal reporting (choose one) Upon Completion of the Above Course
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
  • Agribusiness Systems
  • Animal Systems
  • Environmental Service Systems
  • Food Products and Processing Systems
  • Natural Resources Systems
  • Plant Systems
  • Power, Structural, and Technical Systems
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