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FFAFFAFFAThe National FFA Organization is a youth leadership organization that makes a positive difference in the lives of young people by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education. The National FFA Organization is a youth leadership organization that makes a positive difference in the lives of young people by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.FFA MotoFFA MotoFFA MotoLearning to Do Doing to Learn Earning to Live Living to Serve Learning to Do Doing to Learn Earning to Live Living to ServeEnrollment in Ag Education is a year-round commitment, which includes Classroom Instruction, Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Projects, and Membership in the Macks Creek FFA. Enrollment in Ag Education is a year-round commitment, which includes Classroom Instruction, Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Projects, and Membership in the Macks Creek FFA.The National FFA Organization is a youth leadership organization that makes a positive difference in the lives of young people by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education. The National FFA Organization is a youth leadership organization that makes a positive difference in the lives of young people by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.The National FFA Organization is a youth leadership organization that makes a positive difference in the lives of young people by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education. The National FFA Organization is a youth leadership organization that makes a positive difference in the lives of young people by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.The National FFA Organization is a youth leadership organization that makes a positive difference in the lives of young people by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education. The National FFA Organization is a youth leadership organization that makes a positive difference in the lives of young people by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.Enrollment in Ag Education is a year-round commitment, which includes Classroom Instruction, Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Projects, and Membership in the Macks Creek FFA. Enrollment in Ag Education is a year-round commitment, which includes Classroom Instruction, Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Projects, and Membership in the Macks Creek FFA.Enrollment in Ag Education is a year-round commitment, which includes Classroom Instruction, Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Projects, and Membership in the Macks Creek FFA. Enrollment in Ag Education is a year-round commitment, which includes Classroom Instruction, Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Projects, and Membership in the Macks Creek FFA.Learning to Do Doing to Learn Earning to Live Living to Serve Learning to Do Doing to Learn Earning to Live Living to Serve
Macks Creek Agricultural Education Instructor Macks Creek Agricultural Education InstructorMs. Montana Plattner
Exploratory AgExploratory AgExploratory AgAn introductory agricultural education course designed to expose middle school students to the broad areas of agriculture, food, natural resources, and leadership development. Students will explore topics including animal systems, plant systems, environmental science, FFA, career exploration, and basic hands-on agricultural skills while developing teamwork, communication, and problem-solving abilities. An introductory agricultural education course designed to expose middle school students to the broad areas of agriculture, food, natural resources, and leadership development. Students will explore topics including animal systems, plant systems, environmental science, FFA, career exploration, and basic hands-on agricultural skills while developing teamwork, communication, and problem-solving abilities.7th & 87th & 8 GradersGradersthth 7th & 8 GradersthAn introductory agricultural education course designed to expose middle school students to the broad areas of agriculture, food, natural resources, and leadership development. Students will explore topics including animal systems, plant systems, environmental science, FFA, career exploration, and basic hands-on agricultural skills while developing teamwork, communication, and problem-solving abilities. An introductory agricultural education course designed to expose middle school students to the broad areas of agriculture, food, natural resources, and leadership development. Students will explore topics including animal systems, plant systems, environmental science, FFA, career exploration, and basic hands-on agricultural skills while developing teamwork, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
Ag Science IAg Science IAg Science IFreshmanFreshmanFreshmanA foundational agricultural science course introducing students to the agricultural industry and its role within society. Emphasis is placed on leadership development, parliamentary procedure, FFA involvement, supervised agricultural experiences (SAE), record book development, animal systems, agricultural mechanics, natural resources, and career exploration. Students develop technical agriculture knowledge alongside communication, employability, teamwork, and problem-solving skills while building a strong understanding of the agricultural industry and leadership practices through multiple hands-on activities. A foundational agricultural science course introducing students to the agricultural industry and its role within society. Emphasis is placed on leadership development, parliamentary procedure, FFA involvement, supervised agricultural experiences (SAE), record book development, animal systems, agricultural mechanics, natural resources, and career exploration. Students develop technical agriculture knowledge alongside communication, employability, teamwork, and problem-solving skills while building a strong understanding of the agricultural industry and leadership practices through multiple hands-on activities.
Ag Science IIAg Science IIAg Science IISophomoreSophomoreSophomoreAn advanced agricultural science course designed to expand upon concepts introduced in Ag Science I with increased emphasis on plant science systems, forestry, precision agriculture, and agricultural technology. Students will explore plant growth and development, soils, agronomy, greenhouse and environmental systems, forestry and natural resources, agribusiness concepts, sustainability, and scientific applications within modern agriculture. The course will also introduce students to precision agriculture concepts and emerging agricultural technologies used throughout the industry. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, technical skill development, career readiness, and real-world agricultural problem solving through hands-on and laboratory-based learning experiences. An advanced agricultural science course designed to expand upon concepts introduced in Ag Science I with increased emphasis on plant science systems, forestry, precision agriculture, and agricultural technology. Students will explore plant growth and development, soils, agronomy, greenhouse and environmental systems, forestry and natural resources, agribusiness concepts, sustainability, and scientific applications within modern agriculture. The course will also introduce students to precision agriculture concepts and emerging agricultural technologies used throughout the industry. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, technical skill development, career readiness, and real-world agricultural problem solving through hands-on and laboratory-based learning experiences.
A year-round greenhouse management course focused on greenhouse operations, plant identification, plant growth and development, soils, hydroponics, floriculture, landscaping, and greenhouse production systems. Students will gain hands-on experience in plant propagation, greenhouse management practices, environmental stewardship, and landscape design while exploring careers within the plant science and horticulture industries. A year-round greenhouse management course focused on greenhouse operations, plant identification, plant growth and development, soils, hydroponics, floriculture, landscaping, and greenhouse production systems. Students will gain hands-on experience in plant propagation, greenhouse management practices, environmental stewardship, and landscape design while exploring careers within the plant science and horticulture industries.GreenhouseGreenhouseGreenhouseAdvancedAdvancedAdvanced
Ag Structures &Ag Structures & Ag ConstructionAg Construction Ag Structures & Ag ConstructionAdvancedAdvancedAdvancedA course within the agricultural mechanics pathway focused on shop safety, tool identification and usage, woodworking, construction principles, metal fabrication, project planning, and hands-on technical skill development. Students apply measurement, blueprint reading, construction techniques, and problem-solving skills through laboratory and project-based instruction aligned with agricultural industry applications. A course within the agricultural mechanics pathway focused on shop safety, tool identification and usage, woodworking, construction principles, metal fabrication, project planning, and hands-on technical skill development. Students apply measurement, blueprint reading, construction techniques, and problem-solving skills through laboratory and project-based instruction aligned with agricultural industry applications.
Animal ScienceAnimal ScienceAnimal ScienceAdvancedAdvancedAdvancedA year-round course focused on animal agriculture and animal systems. Students will study animal nutrition, reproduction, genetics, animal health, anatomy and physiology, livestock management, animal behavior, and industry practices related to agricultural production. Wildlife management, conservation, habitat stewardship, and natural resource concepts can be incorporated throughout the curriculum to broaden student understanding of environmental sustainability and animal systems within agriculture. A year-round course focused on animal agriculture and animal systems. Students will study animal nutrition, reproduction, genetics, animal health, anatomy and physiology, livestock management, animal behavior, and industry practices related to agricultural production. Wildlife management, conservation, habitat stewardship, and natural resource concepts can be incorporated throughout the curriculum to broaden student understanding of environmental sustainability and animal systems within agriculture.