Agricultural Education Survey

Please select your top five choices of the ag classes that you would like to see offered in the future at Hayes Center High School.  Please rank your choices 1 through 5 and email your response to krepass@esu15.org.

A.  Introductory Horticulture

Plant Structures and Functions, Plant Systems, Plant Growth, Plant Reproduction, Plant Propagation, Plant ID, Product Development-Sales, Carpentry/Welding Unit
Career Development Events:
Floriculture, Ag Sales, Ag Demonstrations

B.  Natural Resources

Range Management, Basic Plant Science, Soil Science, Wildlife, Insects, Forestry, Water Quality
Career Development Events:
Range Evaluation, Soil Evaluation, Agronomy, Envirothon

C.  Farm and Ranch Management

Record Keeping, Financial Analysis, Budget Analysis, Cost and Return Analysis, Cash Flow Analysis, Marketing, Investment Analysis, Taxes, Business Organization, Ag Law, Whole Farm Case Study, International Trade

D.  Meat Fabrication

Cuts of Meat, Proper Cooking Methods, Meat and Food Safety
Career Development Events:
Meat Evaluation, Ag Demonstrations

E.  Animal Science

Animal Selection, Animal Nutrition, Animal Management, Breeds, Reproduction Systems, Digestive Systems
Career Development Events:
Livestock Selection, Livestock Management, Ag Demonstrations

F.  Mechanics

Night Class through Mid Plains Community College

G. Landscape Design

Landscape Plant ID, Landscape Design, Hands-On Landscaping, Water Gardens, Xeriscaping
Career Development Events:
Nursery and Landscaping Design, Ag Sales, Ag Demonstrations

H.  Advanced Horticulture\Floriculture

Floral Design, Propagation, Greenhouse Management, Seeding, Transplanting, Sales, Marketing, Carpentry/Welding, Plant Health
Career Development Events:
Floriculture, Ag Sales, Ag Demonstrations, Marketing Plan

I.  Crop\Soil Science

Crop Managemtn, Insect Identification, Crop Growth/Stages, Soil Structures, Soil Evaluation
Career Development Events:
Range Evaluation, Soil Evaluation, Agronomy

J.  Animal Anatomy and Physiology\Genetics

Skeletal, Muscular, Digestive, Reproductive, Circulatory, Dissection, Basic Genetics (Animal and Human)

K.  Welding

Arc, OA, Mig, Projects
Career Development Events:
Welding