Specialty Ag

• This course is recommended for students in Grades 10-12.

(b) Introduction. To be prepared for careers in food and fiber production systems, students need to attain academic skills and knowledge, to acquire knowledge and skills related to food and fiber production and the workplace, and to develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations. To prepare for success, students need to have opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply, and transfer their knowledge and skills and technologies in a variety of settings.

(1) The student learns the employability characteristics of a successful worker in the modern workplace. The student is expected to:

(2) The student analyzes specialty agriculture related to selecting, producing, and marketing specialty agriculture enterprises. The student is expected to:

(3) The student performs basic management practices for specialty agriculture enterprises. The student is expected to:

(4) The student identifies innovative strategies for marketing specialty agriculture products. The student is expected to: