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THE AGRICULTURE PROGRAM:
COURSES 2008 -2009
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ANIMAL SCIENCE (1 credit)
The Animal Science course is designed to provide an overview of the animal science industry. It provides information on the biological make-up of various species of agricultural livestock. It also provides students with information on animal behavior that would be beneficial before embarking on a career in Animal Science. Typical instructional activities include hands-on experiences with the principles and practices essential in the production and management of farm animals and farm animal products for economic, recreational, and therapeutic uses; participating in personal and community leadership development activities; planning and implementing a relevant school-to-work transition experience; and participating in FFA activities
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INTRODUCTION TO VETERINARY SCIENCE (1 credit)
In this advanced animal science course, students will
explore the field of veterinary medicine. Students will study the role of a
veterinarian and veterinary technician in the diagnosis and treatment of animal
diseases. Topics to be discussed include: veterinary terminology, anatomy and
physiology, pathology, genetics, handling and restraint, and physical
examinations along with common surgical skills.
Students will engage in a variety of laboratory activities and will
participate in shadowing and/or other school-to-work experiences.
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OUTDOOR RECREATION (1 credit)
The
Outdoor Recreation course is a combination of subject matter and planned
learning experiences on the principles involved in outdoor safety, planning
outdoor recreational activities, designing parks and special use areas, and
outdoor recreational resources on public lands.
Instruction also emphasizes such factors as the establishment,
management, and operation of land for recreational purposes. Typical learning activities include hunter
and boater education; ATV safety; Survival and first aid techniques; planning,
designing and maintaining an outdoor recreational area; and participating in
personal and community leadership development activities; planning and
implementing a relevant school-to-work transition experience; and participating
in FFA activities
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FORESTRY
(1 credit)
The
Forestry course is designed to teach technical knowledge and skills for
entry-level positions in the production, protection, and management of timber and
specialty forest resources. Typical instructional activities include hands-on
experiences with assessing environmental factors affecting forest growth;
cruising timber; planting trees; managing an established forest; selecting,
grading and marketing forest raw materials for converting into a variety of
consumer goods; harvesting timber or pulpwood; operating and maintaining
equipment; managing forests for multiple purpose uses such as game preserves
and recreation; participating in personal and community leadership development
activities; planning and implementing a relevant school-to-work transition
experience; and participating in FFA activities.
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AQUACULTURE (1 credit)
The Aquaculture course is designed to teach knowledge and skills required for job entry into alternative agriculture through the husbandry of aquatic plants and animals. The ultimate objective of this course is to help students plan, build, stock, and run aquaculture facilities of varied sizes. Aquaculture projects require planning and management comparable to any other commercial endeavor. Typical learning activities include selecting a site, evaluating soil types, selecting equipment and planning a facility, managing water quality to promote good health and growth of selected aquatic species, participating in FFA personal and leadership development activities, and planning and conducting a supervised occupational experience program relevant to aquaculture.
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WILDLIFE
(1 credit)
The Wildlife Management course is designed to teach technical knowledge and skills for entry-level positions in the conservation and/or management of wildlife enterprises. Typical instructional activities include hands-on experiences with analyzing problems and developing site plans including the essential elements, concepts, and skills related to wildlife management; understanding basic ecological concepts; implementing habitat management practices; identifying wildlife and fish species; analyzing policies, laws and regulations, and using natural resources for outdoor recreation; participation in personal and community leadership development activities and planning and implementing a relevant supervised agricultural experience; and participating in FFA activities.
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2007 2008 CHAPTER OFFICERS
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PRESIDENT Amber Gunnells |
VICE PRESIDENT Devan |
SECRETARY Dray Davis |
TREASURER Dustin Beasley |
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REPORTER Denis Pressley |
SENTINEL Clint Lenard |
PARLIAMENTARIAN James Folk |
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2008 - 2009 UPCOMING EVENTS
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Kayla Nix and
Savannah Williams tried their hand at the mechanical bull during our first
ever FFA SCHSRA Rodeo Event in March. |
State V.P. Brittany Mixson attended the rodeo and is pictured with Laura Maule, Dustin Beasley, Kayla Nix, and Jonathan Myers |
Each year Collums foresters assist our chapter with training needed to compete in the State FFA Forestry Skills CDE. |
Mr. Mckay brought worms from his home to help our chapter start a worm farm. |
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A rider prepares to dismount for goat tying during slack at the rodeo hosted by our chapter. |
Chutes are ready for a bucking bull. The weather was 35 degrees with 40 and 50 mph wind gusts during the day before the evening rodeo brrrrr! |
Clean-up was a job of members at the rodeo. Devan |
We visited the State Capitol and House Rep. Lonnie Hosey during the State FFA Legislative Day. Sam Mckay, Don and Libby Still, Travis Ard, and Jeff Sandifer went along with us. |
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Ashley Hammet and Megan
Armstrong enjoyed the WS FFA skating party in |
Clint, Ashley, and Megan also tried out the putt putt course during the skating party. |
Clint was the ditchwitch operator for the Rodeo workday as we worked along with several community members to install lighting at the arena. |
Amber Gunnells and her cuz, Jay Baxley worked to install electrical boxes on each of the light poles during the Rodeo Workday. |
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Student Teacher, Mr. Travis Ard, even got to put in some effort at the rodeo workday! |
Jonathan Gray, Chapter President, is pictured accepting a $500 check from the Salkehatchie Forestry Assoc. to purchase more forestry equipment for our chapter. |
Local farmers assisted our chapter with the set up and tear down of the rodeo arena. Jason Still is pictured unloading the bucking chutes. |
James Folk and Cynthia Beasley, a parent, held down the fort at the admission gate both nights of the rodeo. |
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Colt Barker and Porter Smith work hard in the greenhouse to plant plugs for our Spring Greenhouse Sale. |
Wildlife Management II students work on the aquaponics system in the greenhouse. |
Colt Barker and Ethan Frazier work on the new watering system for our Bobwhite Quail production area. |
Nick Still works at the local DNR fish hatchery during his work study. |
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Dray and Devan Davis work hard
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Kayla, Devan, and Dray display their award winning cattle during the State Fair. |
Clint talks with the |
Bryant Lott tries out the race care simulator during the National FFA Conv. |
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Amber, Cassie, Devan, and Dray acting fool at dinner during the National FFA Convention! |
Former member, Amanda Hiott, hung out with Kayla during the concert at National Conv. |
The guys highlight of the trip to Indy was definitely HOOTERS! |
Everyone enjoyed the Beach Boys concert at convention. |
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Kayla and Jonathan manned the FFA booth at the SC State Fair. |
Devan and Cassie wash our new pony, Lightning. |
National Pres. Beau Williamson pictured at State Convention with State Pres. Amanda Hiott |
Dustin and Jewel enjoy playing pool at the Clemson Student Union during convention. |
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The guys enjoyed meeting the Rodeo Queens at the National FFA Convention. |
THE RACE IS ON! The lawnmower races that is. |
A trip to Indy isnt complete without a visit and a kiss of the bricks at the Brickyard 500. |
The whole BCCC group hangs out in the press room at the Indy Speedway. |
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Everyone needs a good nap after a long, busy trip to convention. Check out Cassie in the background! |
Jayson, Kes, and Sam enjoyed practicing shots on their orange! |
Everyone tried their hands at snapping peas during the Farmers Gathering Event. |
Dray and others work hard to shear a sheep with hand shears like in the old days. |
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President Devan Davis and Mrs. Sandifer accepted the Governors Citation for Community Development and a $1000 check from the USDA and SC Rural Rehabilitation Association during State Convention |
State Proficiency Award Winners accepted their awards and a $250 check during convention: Dray Davis, Jonathan Gray, and Nick Still. (not pictured Porter Smith) |
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(To the left) Nick Still accepted his Lower State STAR in Agribusiness Award during the State Convention for his work over the past 3 years in various agricultural related jobs! Nick will attend Horry Georgetown Tech in the Fall in Forestry / Wildlife. |
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(Left) Jonathan Gray is accompanied by his father Johnny Gray and Mrs. Sandifer as he accepted a $1200 check and his award for State STAR in Placement for the work he has done over the past 3 years with various agricultural related businesses. Jonathan will attend Clemson in the Fall in Forestry Gray also received a $1000 scholarship during convention from the SC Young Farmer and Agribusiness Association |
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Porter Smith raises Blue Tick Hounds and trains them for Hunting. STATE SMALL ANIMAL CARE PRODUCTION
PROFICIENCY AWARD WINNER |
Nick Still works in the Sandifer Farms Breeder Houses, in addition, to working at the Edisto REC and Hanks Deer Processing seasonally. STATE DIVERSIFIED AG PROD. PROFICIENCY
AWARD WINNER LOWER STATE STAR IN AGRIBUSINESS |
Mike Black works at |
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Jonathan Gray currently works for SCDNR at the local fish hatchery, but has also had an internship with the US Forest Service and worked for Steve Sandifer and Son Farms and the Edisto REC. STATE FORESTRY PROFICIENCY AWARD WINNER LOWER STATE STAR IN PLACEMENT SCYFAA SCHOLARSHIP WINNER STATE STAR
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Ashley Shealey worked at McDonalds where she worked with customers, took orders at the drive thru, and managed delivery of orders. |
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Dray STATE BEEF PRODUCTION PROFICIENCY AWARD
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AWARDS LIST
2005 2006
State Equine Proficiency Award - Jewel Wrighton (National Bronze)
State Diversified Livestock Proficiency Award James Smoak (National Bronze)
State Diversified Agriculture Production Proficiency Award Amanda Hiott (National Bronze)
Region Star in Agribusiness Amanda Hiott
SCYFAA $500 Scholarship Gillian Tuttle
New Ellenton Ag Club Scholarship $500 Amanda Hiott
Hartzog Foundation Scholarship $500 Blake Morris
National Wild Turkey Federation Scholarship $500 Casey Bell, Gillian Tuttle
National Chapter Awards 2005, Silver; 2006, Silver
75% Membership Award
State FFA Leadership Camp Ag Olympic Winner, Banner Winner
State FFA Honorary Degree Candidates Mr. Jason Still, Mr. Henry Herndon
State FFA Degree Candidates Amanda Hiott, Gillian Tuttle
S.C. Commissioners
2004 Amanda Hiott, Gillian Tuttle
2005 Casey Bell
2006 Vincent Wald
2006 2007
Barnwell City Council Certificate of Appreciation Barnwell Lake Beautification Project
State Forestry CDE
- 5th place team
- top individual, Jonathan Gray
Region Tractor Driving CDE 2nd place team
State Tractor Driving CDE 11th place team
State Wildlife CDE 16th place team
Region Upper Creed Speaking 2nd place individual, Dustin Beasley
Lower State STAR in Placement Jewel Wrighton
Lower State STAR in Entreprenuership James Smoak
State Agri-Entreprenuership Award Jonathan Gray
State FFA Degree Recepients James Smoak, Jewel Wrighton
New Ellenton Ag Club Scholarships ($500 each) Jewel Wrighton, James Smoak
The Hartzog Foundation Scholarship Dustin Richey
Barnwell County Career Center Scholarship Jewel Wrighton
SCYFAA Scholarship Amanda Hiott
National
Chapter Award GOLD **** (3 STAR
NATIONAL RANKING)
100% FFA Membership Award
National Officer Candidate for South Carolina Amanda Hiott
American FFA Degree Candidate Amanda Hiott
Honorary State FFA Degree Candidates Mr. Don Still, Mr. Johney Haralson, and Mrs. Myrtle Gray
2007 2008
State Forestry CDE
- 2nd place team
State Wildlife CDE
- 6th place team
State Agronomy CDE
- 3rd place team
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Top Individual Jonathan Myers,
Region Tractor Driving
- 5th place team
Region Prepared Public Speaking
- 1st place
State Prepared Public Speaking
- TBA
State Horse Judging CDE
- 16th place team
Lower State STAR in Agribusiness Nick Still
State FFA Degrees Jonathan Gray and Nick Still
State Honorary Degrees Johnny Gray, Marian West, Jeff Sandifer, Shannon Herndon, and Joseph Handberry
SCYFAA Scholarship ($1000) Jonathan Gray
New Ellenton Ag Club Scholarship ($500) Jonathan Gray
State Proficiency Award Winners:
- Small Animal Care Production Porter Smith
- Diversified Agric. Production Nick Still
- Forestry Jonathan Gray
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Beef Production Dray
100% Membership Award
National Chapter Award GOLD ******* GOVERNORS CITATION WINNER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
National Officer Candidate Amanda Hiott
Barnwell County Career Center FFA
Attn: Mindy Sandifer
(803)300-2529
fax (803) 541-4701
LAST UPDATED 7.15.2008
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