Agriculture III & IV single peroid
John S. Battle High School Agriculture Instructor
http://jsbhs.wcs.k12.va.us
 
Course Description
Agricultural Production III - Prerequisite: Agricultural Science and Mechanics II. Agricultural Production III is a one-year, single or double-period, occupational preparation course offered at the grade level 11 or 12. Emphasis is placed on individualized instruction and supervised occupational experience programs. The major emphasis is the attainment of competencies in one or more areas of plant science, animal science, soil science, agricultural business management and agricultural mechanization based upon the student's employment objective. This course includes appropriate instruction in the agricultural mechanics, crop production, farm family living, and basic farm management. Supervised occupational experience programs and leadership training is an important part of the course.
Agricultural Production IV - Prerequisite: Agricultural Production III. Agricultural Production IV is an occupational course offered at the 12th grade level. The course includes instruction in agricultural mechanics where emphasis is placed on the application of mechanical skills to farm power and machinery, soil and water management, and farm structures. Appropriate instruction is provided in livestock production, farm management, supervised farming programs, and leadership training.

Class Expectations
AGRICULTURE CLASSROOM RULES & EXPECTATIONS
• STUDENT MUST COME PREPARED FOR CLASS WITH: NOTEBOOK, PAPER, PENCIL & AGENDA
• SHOW RESPECT TO TEACHER & CLASSMATES
• NO FOUL LANAGUAGE AND/OR MANNERISMS
• MUST HAVE PERMISSION TO USE RESTROOM
• NO STUDENTS IN UNAURTHORIZED AREAS
• TARDIES –FIRST 2 ARE WARNINGS, ALL TARDIES AFTER, WILL RESULT IN DETENTION
• NO LEANING BACK IN YOUR CHAIR
• NO TOBACCO PRODUCTS
• NO HATS ALLOWED IN THE AGRICULTURE BUILDING


Weekly Instructional Objectives
Agricultural Mechanics and Basic Plant Science I

Course Objectives:
Resulting from this class, students will develop knowledge and skills in:
1. Career opportunities in agriculture.
2. Size and scope of agriculture.
3. Management of the FFA.
4. Record keeping in SAE.
5. Maintaining Supervised Agriculture Experience programs.
6. Advanced agriculture mechanics techniques.
7. Advanced agriculture mechanics project.
8. Managing natural resources.
9. Economics of managing a beef cattle enterprise.
10. Economics of managing a dairy cattle enterprise.
11. Economics of managing a horse production enterprise.
12. Plan a cropping system for SWVA
13. Integrated pest management
14. Lawn care and turf grass management.
15. Draft a working agriculture facility.
16. Technology in agriculture.

Materials Required:
1. $5.00 Lab Fee (Includes Safety Glasses and Supplies)
2. 3-Ring Binder Notebook with paper and writing utensil.
3. John S. Battle Student Agenda.
4. Pair of work clothes or light coveralls.

1st 9 weeks
• Lawn and turf grass management
• Access and prepare a lawn or turf area
• Cropping systems of SWVA
• Develop cropping system
• Integrated pest management
• IPM test

2nd 9 weeks
• Advanced agricultural mechanics tools & safety
• Restoration techniques of agricultural project
• Agriculture mechanics troubleshooting of project
• Figure bill of materials for project
• Managing natural resources
• Best management practices for soil and water and forestry
• BMP natural resources test

3rd 9 weeks
• FFA chapter management
• Co-op job placement and SAE record book
• Start restoration of agricultural project
• Repair mechanical and electrical units of project
• Economics of managing beef cattle
• Economics of managing of dairy cattle
• Economics of managing of horses
• Test on economics of beef, dairy and sheep

4ht 9 weeks
• Visit a productive farm in the county
• Finishing restoration of ag project
• Marketing methods of ag project
• Cost analysis of ag project

Evaluation:
Class participation 25%
Attendance 20%
Home\Classwork 25%
Tests\Quizzes 30%



Important Activities and Dates
Pesticide Test 9/29-closed notes




Daily Instructional Objectives/Competencies
8010
36 Weeks 		Agricultural Production Technology III
TASKS/COMPETENCIES
  Orienting the Students to Agricultural Production
• ANR8010.001 Follow departmental policies.
  ANR8010.002 Identify occupational tasks.
• ANR8010.003 Perform safety procedures.
  ANR8010.004 Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• ANR8010.005 Identify benefits and responsibilities of FFA membership.
• ANR8010.006 Identify future trends and technology in the agriculture industry.
• ANR8010.007 Explore careers related to agricultural production.
  Developing Leadership Skills
• ANR8010.008 Identify benefits and responsibilities of FFA membership.
• ANR8010.009 Identify duties of all officers in the FFA.
  ANR8010.010 Participate in a committee meeting.
• ANR8010.011 Prepare and deliver an oral presentation or speech.
  ANR8010.012 Participate in a panel discussion.
  ANR8010.013 Write a news release.
• ANR8010.014 Develop communication skills.
• ANR8010.015 Use parliamentary procedure.
• ANR8010.016 Develop recordkeeping skills using the Virginia SAE record book.
• ANR8010.017 Complete FFA award and/or officer application.
• ANR8010.018 Participation in a community improvement project.
• ANR8010.019 Set personal goals and develop an annual plan for Supervised Agricultural Experience.
  Using Mechanics in Agricultural Production
• ANR8010.020 Figure a bill of material.
  ANR8010.021 Operate a major farm machine.
  ANR8010.022 Select planting and harvesting equipment.
  ANR8010.023 Identify welding safety equipment and practices.
  Using Plant Science in Agricultural Production
• ANR8010.024 Identify seed samples.
• ANR8010.025 Identify approved planting practices.
  ANR8010.026 Identify disease control measures.
  ANR8010.027 Prepare a crop exhibit.
  Managing Natural Resources
• ANR8010.028 Describe how agriculture and the environment are interrelated.
• ANR8010.029 Describe sources of water for home and industrial uses.
• ANR8010.030 Describe Best Management Practices to protect soil and water resources.
• ANR8010.031 Describe ways to protect air quality.
• ANR8010.032 Identify tree species native to the region by their common names.
• ANR8010.033 Describe uses of forest products.
• ANR8010.034 Describe Best Management Practices for the forest.
• ANR8010.035 Estimate the volume of standing timber on a given tract.
• ANR8010.036 Identify species of game, waterfowl, and fish.
• ANR8010.037 Identify wildlife management practices.
• ANR8010.038 Identify fire control measures.
  Maintaining the Home Lawn
  ANR8010.039 Describe procedures for sterilizing soil.
• ANR8010.040 Select and apply lawn fertilizers.
• ANR8010.041 Inspect plants for insects.
• ANR8010.042 Select and apply lawn chemicals.
• ANR8010.043 Prune trees and shrubs.
  ANR8010.044 Protect trees or shrubs from weather.
  Planning an Animal Enterprise
• ANR8010.045 Determine requirements for establishing and managing an animal enterprise.
• ANR8010.046 Select breed(s) of animals.
• ANR8010.047 Provide for facilities.
• ANR8010.048 Provide for proper feed and water.
• ANR8010.049 Provide for health care.
• ANR8010.050 Describe marketing options.
• ANR8010.051 Evaluate outcome of animal enterprise.
• ANR8010.052 Maintain records for an animal enterprise.
  Raising and Managing Beef Cattle
  ANR8010.053 Plan a livestock program.
  ANR8010.054 Develop a plan for raising young stock.
  ANR8010.055 Investigate livestock improvement programs.
  ANR8010.056 List and explain methods of identifying livestock.
  ANR8010.057 Explain methods of castrating livestock.
  ANR8010.058 List and explain methods of restraining livestock.
  ANR8010.059 Compare types of common livestock bedding materials.
  ANR8010.060 Plan procedure to load livestock on trucks.
  ANR8010.061 List disinfectants used to treat injured livestock.
  ANR8010.062 Develop a parasite control program.
  ANR8010.063 Describe appropriate vaccine technologies.
  ANR8010.064 Match names of common livestock diseases to the proper treatment.
  ANR8010.065 Explain methods of disposing of dead animals.
  ANR8010.066 Outline procedures for fitting and showing livestock.
  ANR8010.067 Complete production record forms.
  ANR8010.068 Complete farm income and expense record forms.
  ANR8010.069 Select beef cattle.
  ANR8010.070 List and explain criteria used to cull undesirable cows.
  ANR8010.071 Develop a plan for a controlled seasonal breeding program.
  ANR8010.072 List and explain signs of heat in cattle.
  ANR8010.073 Identify signs of pregnancy in cows.
  ANR8010.074 Describe procedures for assisting in delivery of calves.
  ANR8010.075 Explain procedures for caring for calves at calving time.
  ANR8010.076 Determine the age for and list precautions to use when weaning calves.
  ANR8010.077 List and explain factors that determine creep feeding.
  ANR8010.078 Explain methods used to dehorn cattle.
  ANR8010.079 Develop a feeding program for a beef animal.
  ANR8010.080 Describe procedures for managing the herd bull.
  ANR8010.081 Calculate cost of a beef operation.
  Raising and Managing Dairy Cattle
  ANR8010.082 Select an ideal dairy animal.
  ANR8010.083 Identify and explain factors associated with successful dairy breeding.
  ANR8010.084 Describe the process by which cows are artificially inseminated.
  ANR8010.085 Identify practices to improve fertility in the dairy herd.
  ANR8010.086 Develop a plan for raising replacement heifers.
  ANR8010.087 Describe procedures for removing extra teats from heifers.
  ANR8010.088 Explain procedures to control mastitis in dairy cows.
  ANR8010.089 Outline procedures for trimming hooves of dairy cattle.
  ANR8010.090 List practices which result in milk that meets quality standards.
  ANR8010.091 Explain operation of milking equipment.
  ANR8010.092 Clean milking machine vacuum lines.
  ANR8010.093 Describe recommended milking practices.
  ANR8010.094 Determine nutrient requirements of selected dairy cows.
  ANR8010.095 Describe recommended management of dry cows.
  ANR8010.096 Develop appropriate rations for dairy cows.
  ANR8010.097 Plan housing facilities for dairy cows.
  Producing Swine as an Agricultural Business
  ANR8010.098 Determine the best production system for swine.
  ANR8010.099 Explain criteria for selecting swine.
  ANR8010.100 Identify and explain the accepted criteria for selecting swine for breeding.
  ANR8010.101 Outline procedures to care for baby pigs from birth to weaning.
  ANR8010.102 Identify recommended procedures for weaning pigs.
  ANR8010.103 Design housing for swine.
  ANR8010.104 Describe the proper weight and quality of pigs going to market.
  Selecting and Caring for Horses
  ANR8010.105 Explain criteria for selecting horses.
  ANR8010.106 Determine ages of horses.
  ANR8010.107 Explain measurements used to describe horses.
  ANR8010.108 Groom a horse.
  ANR8010.109 Explain procedure for proper care of horses' feet.
  ANR8010.110 Explain recommended procedures for training horses.
  ANR8010.111 Develop a plan for a quality breeding program.
  ANR8010.112 Describe proper care of a foal from birth to weaning.
  ANR8010.113 Describe procedures for weaning a foal.
  ANR8010.114 Describe a program of care for a stallion.
  ANR8010.115 Explain the nutrient requirements of horses.
  ANR8010.116 Identify procedures used to market horses.
  ANR8010.117 Identify common horse diseases and disorders and their treatments.
  ANR8010.118 Identify horse tack items.
  Selecting and Caring for Sheep
  ANR8010.119 Select sheep.
  ANR8010.120 Describe procedures to assist ewes in lambing.
  ANR8010.121 Plan the care of lambs from birth to weaning.
  ANR8010.122 Outline procedures related to sheep health maintenance.
  ANR8010.123 Determine feed requirements for sheep.
  ANR8010.124 Determine housing and equipment required for sheep production.
  ANR8010.125 Describe procedures associated with wool shearing.
  ANR8010.126 Explain wool marketing techniques.
  Examining All Aspects of Industry
• Planning
• Management
• Finance
• Technical and Production Skills
• Underlying Principles of Technology
• Labor Issues
• Community Issues
• Health, Safety, and Environmental Issues
8012
36 Weeks 		Agricultural Production Management IV
TASKS/COMPETENCIES
  Orienting Students to Agriculture Management
• ANR8012.001 Follow departmental policies.
  ANR8012.002 Identify occupational tasks.
• ANR8012.003 Perform safety procedures.
  ANR8012.004 Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• ANR8012.005 Identify benefits and responsibilities of FFA membership.
• ANR8012.006 Identify future trends and technology in the agriculture industry.
• ANR8012.007 Explore careers related to agricultural production.
• ANR8012.008 Investigate continuing education opportunities in the agricultural production field.
  Developing Leadership Skills
• ANR8012.009 Identify benefits and responsibilities of FFA membership.
• ANR8012.010 Identify duties of all officers in the FFA.
  ANR8012.011 Participate in a committee meeting.
• ANR8012.012 Prepare and deliver an oral presentation or speech.
  ANR8012.013 Participate in a panel discussion.
  ANR8012.014 Write a news release.
• ANR8012.015 Develop communication skills.
• ANR8012.016 Use parliamentary procedure.
• ANR8012.017 Develop recordkeeping skills using the Virginia SAE record book.
• ANR8012.018 Complete FFA award and/or officer application.
• ANR8012.019 Participate in a community improvement project.
• ANR8012.020 Set personal goals and develop an annual plan for Supervised Agricultural Experience.
• ANR8012.021 Apply for an FFA proficiency award.
  Using Mechanics in Agricultural Production
• ANR8012.022 Plan and design a farm structure.
• ANR8012.023 Figure a bill of material from a drawing of a proposed building.
• ANR8012.024 Install electrical switches.
• ANR8012.025 Select fuels and lubricants.
  ANR8012.026 Operate a major farm machine.
  ANR8012.027 Construct a section of farm fence.
• ANR8012.028 Maintain planting and harvesting equipment.
  ANR8012.029 Plan a farm water system.
  ANR8012.030 Assist with the installation of a farm water system.
  Using Plant Science in Agricultural Production
• ANR8012.031 Prepare land use plan.
• ANR8012.032 Interpret soil test reports.
• ANR8012.033 Plan a cropping program.
• ANR8012.034 Interpret soil map.
  ANR8012.035 Describe operation techniques of irrigation systems.
• ANR8012.036 Determine feasibility of purchasing crop insurance.
• ANR8012.037 Select planting and harvesting equipment.
• ANR8012.038 Develop a plan for seed/plant nutrient needs.
• ANR8012.039 List the criteria used in seed selection.
• ANR8012.040 Identify the elements of integrated pest management.
  ANR8012.041 Prepare seedbeds.
• ANR8012.042 Recommend crop management practices to improve selected crops.
  ANR8012.043 Identify types of crop damage.
  ANR8012.044 Plan a cultivation program.
• ANR8012.045 Develop crop marketing plan.
  ANR8012.046 Harvest crops.
  ANR8012.047 Dry grain.
  ANR8012.048 Determine weight loss incurred in drying grain.
  ANR8012.049 Prepare inventory of harvested crops.
  Managing a Livestock Enterprise
• ANR8012.050 Develop animal products marketing plan.
• ANR8012.051 Develop plan for animal feeding program.
• ANR8012.052 Determine the feasibility of purchasing animal insurance.
  ANR8012.053 Identify veterinary needs.
• ANR8012.054 Identify sources of working capital.
• ANR8012.055 Complete a farm profit and loss statement.
  ANR8012.056 Describe a legal fencing system in Virginia.
• ANR8012.057 Develop a breeding management calendar.
• ANR8012.058 Explain management of animals during breeding and gestation.
• ANR8012.059 Develop a plan to care for animals during birth and lactation.
• ANR8012.060 Identify and describe systems of animal waste management that meet legal requirements.
  Examining All Aspects of Industry
• Planning
• Management
• Finance
• Technical and Production Skills
• Underlying Principles of Technology
• Labor Issues
• Community Issues
• Health, Safety, and Environmental Issues
My Quia activities and quizzes
AnSci - Beef Breeds Review Activity
https://www.quia.com/rr/116702.html
Ag Bus - Depreciation Pre-Test
https://www.quia.com/quiz/660021.html
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