Sustainable Ag Biology

(2015)

Introductory

Integrates biological science practices and knowledge into the practice of sustainable agriculture. Students learn what sustainable agriculture is, how it fits into our environment, the molecular biology principles that guide sustainable agriculture, and how we make decisions to maximize sustainable agricultural practices within a functioning ecosystem. 

Crop Production I 

(2011)

Concentrator

General principles of field crop production are taught on the two acre student farm. Farm management factors such as environmental concerns, economic constraints, weather, soil fertility, varietal differences, cultural practices, and pests will be addressed while managing the day to day farm operation. The course also covers basic tillage practices, basic crop breeding and development, and harvest techniques of regional and seasonal specialty crops that have potential in the Sierra Foothill region and climate. Students also learn basic marketing and sales principles.

Crop Production II  

(2012)

Capstone

Students take management roles on the Calaveras High School Student Farm. They apply their knowledge of field crop production, environmental concerns, economic constraints, weather, soil fertility, varietal differences, cultural practices, food safety, good agricultural practices, and pest management while supporting and supervising first year Crop Production students in the day to day operation of the two acre farm. 

Crop Production III 

(2013)

Capstone

Students take on individual Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) projects on the Calaveras High School Student Farm. They will apply their knowledge of field crop production, environmental concerns,  economic constraints, weather, soil fertility, varietal differences, cultural practices, food safety, good agricultural practices, and pest management to design and implement a year-long self-driven SAE project.