Ag Economics / Government​  
Prerequisites: 12th grade agriculture pathway students / Active FFA student

The Ag Economics course is designed for the student interested in understanding the operations and institutions of economic systems as applied to our nation’s largest industry—agriculture. Units of instruction include basic economic concepts, comparative economic systems, individual and aggregate economic behavior and international trade and policy. Instruction is also given in leadership, citizenship, and career education.

This course focuses on the structure and processes of the United States Government System. Initial emphasis will be on the responsibilities and rights of citizenship, voting, political parties, elections, campaigns, the Constitution, the branches of government, and the Bill of Rights. Additionally, the course will compare the political powers at the local, state, national, and global levels. A consistent focus throughout the course will be an analysis of the role that both the government and the voters play in developing policies and laws affecting the Agricultural Industry. 

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This course also qualifies students to participate in all local, state, and national FFA events/activities throughout the  year as an official state and national FFA member.

This course meets AHS Economics and Government graduation requirement/credit

This course meets NCAA credit/eligibility

​This course meets CTE Agri-Business pathway concentration course credit

Ag Leadership​  
Prerequisites: 10th - 12th grade students

Course is designed for students who share a common vision towards the growth and development of the agriculture/FFA program. Students will be encompassed in a variety of leadership, management, and employability, public speaking, and community service skills. “Hands-on” learning utilizing computers, technology, and advanced communications will be addressed. One of the primary objectives of the class is to organize, prepare, and implement the AHS Agriculture Program / FFA Program of Activities.

Students are expected to carry positive attributes such as a positive attitude, productive work ethic, strong initiative and desire to work towards a common goal / vision, and the willingness to “be involved”.

This course also qualifies students to participate in all local, state, and national FFA events/activities throughout the year as an official state and national FFA member.

​This course meets CTE Agri-Business pathway concentration course credit

Internships in Agriculture  

​Prerequisites: 11th or 12th grade, Department, Instructor, and School Approval

This course is designed to give students the opportunity to explore and gain hands-on knowledge and agriculture experience in various agriculture fields including agriculture business and communications, agriculture mechanics, animal science, plant science, horticulture, and floral. Agriculture industry/job site hours are developoed according to specific job training plans. Course includesa explopratrion of various careers, extended education, and employment/job preparation opportunities. Course includes state and national FFA member eligibility.

This course also qualifies students to participate in all local, state, and national FFA events/activities throughout the  year as an official state and national FFA member.

​This course meets CTE Agri-Business pathway capstone course credit

Agri-Business Pathway Courses

        Ag Economics / Government                                    Ag Leadership         

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