Agroecology

Agroecology is a two-year program for students who want to learn by doing real work outside with the natural world, like growing food to eat and sell, exploring plant and animal farming, landscaping, greenhouse management, ecological restoration, forest work, and more. Students will do real work solving real problems and gain a strong foundation in environmental, plant, soil and insect science. Activities will use a holistic system approach to meeting our needs to feed, cloth, shelter and entertain ourselves in a way that our land, society, and ecosystem can sustain. Plant identification, growing mediums, seed beds, plant environment and eco-friendly pest control are all part of the program. There will be projects in landscape design and rehabilitation which will require learning plant, tree, shrub, and flower maintenance.

The National FFA Association

The National FFA Association is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. FFA is an integral, intracurricular part of the agricultural education program, providing leadership training to supplement classroom education and hands-on career exploration. FFA programs and activities help members develop public speaking skills, conduct and participate in meetings, manage financial matters, strengthen problem solving abilities and assume civic responsibilities. Nearly 450,000 members participate on local, state and national levels in approximately 7,275 chapters.