Agriculture Equipment Safety 10093103

Explore the work environment of an agriculture equipment technician. Learners will practice safe use of basic hand and power tools. Additionally, learners will cover various types of equipment safe operation in both a shop and farm environment. Learners will complete an agriculture equipment driving examination. 

Introduction To Agronomy 10093101

Familiarizes learners with the Agriculture Center of Excellence and standard operating procedures. Learners will begin to develop a strategic college plan. Learners will be exposed to the various opportunities available throughout their program of study. This course will acquaint students with basic agronomy practices and learners will begin the process of managing acres of cropland that will continue throughout the program.

Introduction To Soils 10093102

Examines basic soil and plant relationships. Soil fertility is important in considering the role that the soil plays with regard to the availability of nutrients to plants. Learners will study nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, as well as other macro and micro nutrients. Learners will practice appropriate sampling, analyzing and interpretation of soil sample results. Various soil management practices will be discussed, along with soil physical, chemical and biological properties. The soil profile will be examined.

OSHA 10 47449409

Occupational safety is important in every work environment. Designed for general industry workers, foremen, job supervisors and anyone involved in general industry, the Outreach Training Program courses are an orientation to occupational safety and health for workers covered by the Occupational Safety Health Act (OSHA) 29 CFR 1910. When required by OSHA standards, workers must receive additional training on the specific hazards of their job. This training is recommended by OSHA. Attendees will receive an NTC certificate of completion, plus the official blue general industry wallet card issued by OSHA, to certify they successfully completed the course.

OSHA 30 47449403

Precision Agriculture I: Foundations 10093119

Introduces learners to the fundamental concepts and technologies used in precision agriculture through hands-on, experiential learning. Students explore the role of GPS/GNSS, basic mapping tools, remote sensing imagery, and field data collection in modern crop production. Activities include using GPS devices to collect georeferenced points, interpreting simple agronomic maps, and conducting basic crop scouting observations. Emphasis is placed on understanding how technology improves production efficiency, sustainability, and farm decision-making.

Precision Agriculture II: Systems and Applications 10093120

Provides an in-depth study of precision agriculture systems, data management tools, and site-specific crop management strategies. Learners examine the operation and accuracy of GPS/GNSS systems, yield monitors, grid and zone soil sampling, remote sensing technologies, and autosteer guidance and implement rate control systems. Students analyze agronomic data, interpret aerial imagery, create management zones, and develop variable-rate prescriptions using precision agriculture software. Hands-on lab work supports skill development in equipment operation, software use, and data interpretation for modern agronomic practices.

Weed Identification 10093114

Examines weed identification concepts at various plant growth stages. Learners will develop the skills necessary to characterize and identify weeds in agronomic and garden settings. Hands-on activities include creating a weed portfolio using a plant press and identifying weed species in crop fields and gardens.

Workplace Safety 10449122

Explores the current best practices in safety and first aid. This course examines current OSHA safety regulations within industry while also covering important basic emergency skills of AHA first aid and CPR. Learners receive the OSHA 10 general industry card along with the AHA Heartsaver 1st Aid, CPR, and AED certification.