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North Mac Agriculture Education and FFA. North Mac FFA. Currently 23 members Supervised Agriculture Experience Projects Recruitment Activities Career Development Events Conventions. FFA Recruitment Activities. Embryology Project Elementary Barnyard Section 15 Events
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North Mac FFA • Currently 23 members • Supervised Agriculture Experience Projects • Recruitment Activities • Career Development Events • Conventions
FFA Recruitment Activities • Embryology Project • Elementary Barnyard • Section 15 Events • Farm Progress Show
Competitions between other Section 15 schools, using the knowledge students learn in class! Horse Judging Agronomy Ag Sales Public Speaking Poultry Judging Dairy Foods Livestock Judging Career Development Events
Ag class enrollment vs. FFA membership • 2010-2011 school year: 31 in agriculture class • (50% enrollment in FFA) • 2011-2012 school year: 59 in agriculture class • (39% enrollment in FFA) • 2012-2013 school year: 89 currently enrolled
Agriculture Education Classesat North Mac High School • Currently: • 2 sections of Intro to Agriculture • 2 sections Veterinary Technology • 1 section BSAA (Biological Science Applications in Agriculture) • Next Year: • 2 sections of Intro to Agriculture • 1 section of Veterinary Technology • 1 section of BSAA (Biological Science Applications in Agriculture) • 1 section Horticulture
Additional Agriculture Classes • Agriculture Business Management • Horticulture • Greenhouse Management • Landscape and Turf Management • CACC (Capital Area Career Center) • Welding • Mechanics
Future of North Mac Agriculture Education Department • Addition of one new class next year • Students will gain science credit • Fully approved/recognized program next year! • Increase FFA membership/participation • Increase number of CDE’s participation within our section • North Mac member to run for section 15 officer position
Future of North Mac Agriculture Education Department • Greenhouse • Integrated curriculum with sciences • Business management opportunities • SAE project for students • Fundraising opportunities for FFA
Thank You for your support!Agriculture Department website:http://northmacagscience.wikispaces.com/