Limon High School

Agricultural Education Department

Offered Classes

Introduction to Agriculture & FFA (Grades 9-12)                                    Instructor: Mr. Weber

This course is the prerequisite to many additional agriculture education courses. It teaches the basics in all areas of agriculture and the agriculture education program. It includes subjects and leadership rolls such as, public speaking, parliamentary procedure, crops, livestock, computerized record-keeping, careers in industry, and ag mechanics. All students will complete one assigned shop project.

            The FFA student organization and work-based learning experiences are integrated throughout this course to pass-on information to students for real-life application and leadership skills. All students in this class must be enrolled in FFA and have a Supervised Agricultural Experience Program (SAEP).

Prerequisite: None

Agriculture Science and Natural Resources (Grades 10-12)                     Instructor: Mr. Weber

This class covers the science of the livestock industry, and the supply of animal products.  A special emphasis is given on the characteristics, adaptation, evaluation, breeding and contributions of animals to the ag industry.

This class will also provide instruction in the technologically advanced world of agriculture resource and plant sciences. Students are exposed to the latest techniques and advances in plant and crop biotechnology, natural resources, and other agricultural practices.

            The FFA student organization and work-based learning experiences are integrated throughout this course to pass-on information to students for real-life application and leadership skills. All students in this class must be enrolled in FFA and have a Supervised Agricultural Experience Program (SAEP).

Prerequisite: Students must have completed or be enrolled in Introduction to Agriculture & FFA

Agricultural Business and Communications (Grades 10-12)                    Instructor: Mr. Weber

This class provides an introduction into marketing, trade, risk, strategy, resource, and financial management of agricultural professions, and will continue to build upon students’ public speaking skills, record-keeping abilities, and computer applications. This class will give students the opportunity to watch and study the industry and markets. Students will learn about, business structures, taxation, commodity futures, hedging, and marketing strategies. Students will also be involved in communications through the local Newspaper and Radio.

            The FFA student organization and work-based learning experiences are integrated throughout this course to pass-on information to students for real-life application and leadership skills. All students in this class must be enrolled in FFA and have a Supervised Agricultural Experience Program (SAEP).

Prerequisite: Students must have completed or be enrolled in Introduction to Agriculture & FFA

Agriculture Mechanics (Grades 10-12)                                                       Instructor: Mr. Weber

In this class students will spend a majority of their time in the ag mechanics shop; however, there will be classroom instruction. This class will provide students with basic agricultural mechanics skills pertinent to their needs.  Skills to be performed may include basic AC and DC electrical, concrete, fences/braces, wheel bearing maintenance, safety, tool use & conditioning; but are not limited to these topics. 

            The FFA student organization and work-based learning experiences are integrated throughout this course to pass-on information to students for real-life application and leadership skills. All students in this class must be enrolled in FFA and have a Supervised Agricultural Experience Program (SAEP).

Prerequisite: Students must have completed or be enrolled in Introduction to Agriculture & FFA

Agricultural Construction Trades I & II (Grades 10-12)                          Instructor: Mr. Weber

            This two year program explores light construction with an emphasis on residential dwellings. Hands on experience in masonry, carpentry, plumbing, and electricity are at the core of this multifaceted program. Students develop skills in planning as well as estimating material and labor costs. This program prepares students to work on new construction or on maintenance and repair, as a helper or an apprentice.

            The FFA student organization and work-based learning experiences are integrated throughout this course to pass-on information to students for real-life application and leadership skills. All students in this class must be enrolled in FFA and have a Supervised Agricultural Experience Program (SAEP).

Prerequisite: Students must have completed or be enrolled in Introduction to Agriculture & FFA

Agricultural Leadership                                                                               Instructor: Mr. Weber

            This course is designed to educate students about success in careers and as citizens through leadership and communication skills. It teaches principles of leadership such as, but not limited to: traits of effective leaders, developing personal responsibility, social behavior, goal setting, time management, risk, prepared public speaking, extemporaneous public speaking, parliamentary procedure, developing people skills, resolving conflicts, decision making, motivation, and serving others.

            The FFA student organization and work-based learning experiences are integrated throughout this course to pass-on information to students for real-life application and leadership skills. All students in this class must be enrolled in FFA and have a Supervised Agricultural Experience Program (SAEP).

Prerequisite: Students must have completed or be enrolled in Introduction to Agriculture & FFA

Aquaculture                                                                                                  Instructor: Mr. Weber

The Aquaculture course is designed to give students an overview of the aquaculture industry locally, in the country, and in the world. The course utilizes a multi-faceted approach including hands on and classroom activities. Laboratory and classroom activities are presented simultaneously and are closely related. The major areas of instruction are aquaculture science, common species for aquaculture, structures used in aquaculture, entrepreneurship, and employment possibilities in aquaculture and the agriculture industry.

The classroom section will cover such areas as the history of aquaculture, marketing, and aquatic equipment. The students will survey the common species used in aquaculture and their special needs. The science section will cover general animal nutrition and ideal growth environment conditions.

Prerequisite: None

Completers for each of the above stated classes are as specified:

Each student must be present for 85% of the scheduled contact hours (145 days). The student must also receive a final letter of a “C” or better in the specific course. If students are not completers of a prerequisite class, they must retake it to continue on to the next sequenced class.