Title: Agricultural Production Technology (18301-I)

Demonstrating Personal Qualities and Abilities
  Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
  Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving.
  Demonstrate initiative and self-direction.
  Demonstrate integrity.
  Demonstrate work ethic.
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Demonstrating Interpersonal Skills
  Demonstrate conflict-resolution skills.
  Demonstrate listening and speaking skills.
  Demonstrate respect for diversity.
  Demonstrate customer service skills.
  Collaborate with team members.
Demonstrating Professional Competencies
  Demonstrate big-picture thinking.
  Demonstrate career- and life-management skills.
  Demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability.
  Manage time and resources.
  Demonstrate information-literacy skills.
  Demonstrate an understanding of information security.
  Maintain working knowledge of current information-technology (IT) systems.
  Demonstrate proficiency with technologies, tools, and machines common to a specific occupation.
  Apply mathematical skills to job-specific tasks.
  Demonstrate professionalism.
  Demonstrate reading and writing skills.
  Demonstrate workplace safety.
Examining All Aspects of an Industry
  Examine aspects of planning within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of management within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of financial responsibility within an industry/organization.
  Examine technical and production skills required of workers within an industry/organization.
  Examine principles of technology that underlie an industry/organization.
  Examine labor issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine community issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine health, safety, and environmental issues related to an industry/organization.
Addressing Elements of Student Life
  Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization.
  Explain the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the student organization as a student and in professional/civic organizations as an adult.
  Demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities, such as meetings, programs, and projects.
  Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying with acceptable use standards.
Exploring Work-Based Learning
  Identify the types of work-based learning (WBL) opportunities.
  (Optional) Reflect on lessons learned during the WBL experience.
  Explore career opportunities related to the WBL experience.
  (Optional) Participate in a WBL experience, when appropriate.
Exploring Leadership Opportunities through FFA
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  Identify the role of supervised agricultural experiences (SAEs) in agricultural education.
  Participate in an SAE.
  Identify benefits and responsibilities of FFA membership.
  Describe leadership characteristics and opportunities as they relate to agriculture and FFA.
  (Optional) Apply for an FFA degree and/or an agricultural proficiency award.
Demonstrating Safety Skills in Agricultural Production
  Identify risks/hazards in an agricultural operation.
  Explain basic traumatic and medical emergency procedures.
  Demonstrate safety in an agricultural operation.
  Identify public safety issues pertaining to agricultural operations.
  Perform lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures in an agricultural production setting.
  Identify regulations related to labor in the agricultural production operation.
  (Optional) Participate in a farm safety day.
Applying Safety Practices for Carpentry and Metalworking in Agriculture
  Demonstrate safe practices in the agricultural mechanics lab/workshop.
  Identify marked safety areas and equipment.
  Explain the use of eyewash stations.
  Identify the location of posted evacuation routes in the lab.
  Identify the importance of having a plan for an emergency on a farm enterprise.
  Demonstrate knowledge of SDS.
  Demonstrate the safe use of chemicals.
  Demonstrate the safe use of standard and metric hand tools.
  Demonstrate the safe use of power tools.
  Demonstrate the safe use of precision, standard, and metric measuring tools.
  Demonstrate the use of protective clothing and equipment.
  Demonstrate the safe use of fire-protection equipment.
  Demonstrate the safe use of equipment.
Using Mechanics in Agricultural Production
  Demonstrate standard measurement techniques used in agricultural mechanics.
  Calculate a bill of materials.
  Demonstrate carpentry skills.
  (Optional) Demonstrate metalworking skills.
  Construct a section of farm fence.
  Identify major farm machinery common to agricultural production.
Using Soil Science in Agricultural Production
  Describe the soil-formation process and components of soil.
  Evaluate the physical and chemical properties of soil.
  Analyze soil characteristics.
  Create soil amendment recommendations for a given crop or land use.
  Examine best management practices for improving soil health.
  Describe erosion, its effects on the environment, and prevention methods.
  (Optional) Conduct a water percolation test.
  Demonstrate how to use the USDA Web Soil Survey.
  (Optional) Devise a soil-management plan to minimize erosion and maximize biodiversity, plant productivity, and the formation of topsoil.
Using Plant Science in Agricultural Crop Production
  Identify grain, forage, oil, and specialty field crops.
  (Optional) Identify vegetable crops.
  (Optional) Identify fruit and nut crops.
  Identify the essential nutrients and their major functions for optimal plant growth and development.
  Identify common plant nutrient deficiencies and injury symptoms.
  Analyze the influence of environmental factors on plant growth.
  Identify principles and practices of sustainable crop production.
  Explain the importance of using sustainable and regenerative agriculture practices.
  Prepare growing media for use in plant cultivation systems.
  Develop a management plan for plant production.
  Propagate plants based on current industry standards.
  (Optional) Demonstrate crop-sampling techniques.
  Analyze crop samples.
  Evaluate disease- and pest-control measures.
Describing Pest Management
  Explain how to handle pesticides safely.
  Explain the importance of pesticide labeling.
  Identify the application of different types of pesticides.
  Develop a plan for integrated pest management (IPM) for plant production.
Managing Natural Resources
  Describe how agriculture and the environment are interrelated.
  Describe best management practices to protect soil and water resources.
  (Optional) Describe best management practices for the forest.
  (Optional) Describe best management practices for wildlife.
Exploring Livestock and Poultry Production
  Determine requirements for establishing and managing an animal enterprise.
  Explain criteria for selecting poultry and livestock.
  Describe nutritional requirements for poultry and livestock.
  Describe poultry and livestock healthcare requirements.
Developing Business Aspects of an Agricultural Enterprise
  Explain the benefits and liabilities of owning an agricultural business.
  Identify the components of a business plan for an agricultural enterprise.
  Explore government agencies, regulations, and incentives.
  Describe marketing options for an agricultural enterprise.
  Explain the importance of establishing and maintaining a financial and production record-keeping system for an agricultural enterprise.
Understanding Technologies used in Agriculture Management
  Describe technologies used in agriculture and their importance.
  Describe the equipment necessary for a GPS to provide applications used in agriculture.
  Describe the procedure for operating a GPS receiver.
  (Optional) Research technologies used in agriculture management.
  (Optional) Collect and apply data in the development of a map.
Exploring Security in Agricultural Industries
  Define biosecurity.
  Describe biosecurity procedures in agricultural production.
  Identify biosecurity risks in an agricultural production enterprise.
  Define agroterrorism.
  Describe internal and external measures to prevent agroterrorism related to an agricultural enterprise.
  Identify agroterrorism risks related to an agricultural enterprise.
  Define cybersecurity as it relates to agricultural production.
  Describe measures to prevent cybersecurity breaches in an agricultural production enterprise.
  Identify cybersecurity risks related to an agricultural production enterprise.
Exploring the Use of Drones for Agriculture
  Explain uses of drones in agriculture.
  Research the types of drones used in agriculture.
  Identify safety precautions and standard operating procedures for flying drones.
  Describe the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 107 guidelines.
  (Optional) Prepare a drone for flight.
  (Optional) Fly a drone, adhering to all safety requirements, industry recommended practices, and instructor guidelines.
ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION
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  8010 Standards Correlations.pdf
  8010 Instructional Scenarios
  8010 Acknowledgments and Copyright Information