Crop Technology

KY Valid Course Code 020223

Course Description: Crop Technology instruction concentrates on the production practices and current biotechnological applications of or more agriculture crops. Hands-on experiences will be emphasized. Instruction will include variety selection, seed bed preparation, fertilization, pest, weed and disease control, harvesting, and marketing crops. Current biotechnological applications may be included. Content may be enhanced with appropriate computer applications. Leadership development will be provided through FFA. Each student will be expected to have an agricultural experience program.
NATIONAL AFNR
STANDARDS / Content/Process statements followed by # codes in
Bold = KOSSA Standards, Italic = Academic Expectations
CS.03
PS.01
PS.01
PS.02
PS.02
PS.01
PS.03
PS.03
PS.03
PS.01
PS.01
PS.03
ABS.01
CS.01
CS.11 / Students will:
·  demonstrate employability and social skills relative to the career cluster. EA 003, EA 006, EA 011, EA 013 2.36, 2.37, 2.38
·  specify the benefit of crop production in local, national, and world agriculture. OC 003 1.2, 2.16, 2.19
·  relate the economic factors of crop production in local, national, and world agriculture. OC 003, OC 004, OE 002 1.2, 2.16, 2.18, 2.19
·  evaluate environmental factors of crop production in local, national, and world agriculture. OC 004, OE 001, ON 001, ON 002 1.2, 2.2, 2.5
·  determine the impact of soil and water resources on crop production. ON 001, ON 002, ON 003 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.5
·  demonstrate ability to read and utilize seed tag. OB 002 1.2
·  utilize management practices in row crops. OB 001, OB 002, OB 003, OB 004, OB 005, OL 001 1.16, 2.1, 2.2, 2.5, 5.4
·  utilize management practices in small grains. OB 001, OB 002, OB 003, OB 004, OB 005, OL 001 1.16, 2.1, 2.2, 2.5, 5.4
·  utilize management practices in forages/pastures. OB 001, OB 002, OB 003, OB 004, OB 005, OL 001 1.16, 2.1, 2.2, 2.5, 5.4
·  relate biotechnology to plant production. AC 005, AC 006 1.2, 2.1, 2.2
·  identify common agronomic plants, weeds, grains, feeds and seeds. OL 001, OL 002 1.3
·  demonstrate an understanding of agricultural law. OK 002 1.1, 1.2, 2.14, 2.15, 2.18
·  maintain records on a supervised agricultural experience program and be able to summarize and analyze results in making financial decisions. EC 003, EC 004, EC 005 2.7, 2.37, 3.4
·  utilize activities of FFA as an integral component of course content and leadership development. AA 008, AA 015, AA 012 4.1, 4.2, 4.3
·  apply science, math and communication skills within the technical content. AA, AB, AC 1., 6.1, 6.2, 6.3
CONNECTIONS
·  PROGRAM OF STUDIES – REVISED 2006
·  KENTUCKY OCCUPATIONAL SKILL STANDARDS (KOSSA: Crop Area)
·  ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS
·  SECRETARY’S COMMISSION ON ACHIEVING NECESSARY SKILLS (SCANS)
·  FFA CONNECTIONS: Crop Impromptu, Agri-Entrepreneurship, Marketing Plan, Agronomy, Ag Issues, Diversified Agricultural Production Proficiency, Diversified Crop Production Proficiency, Fiber and/or Oil Crop Production Proficiency, Forage Production Proficiency, Grain Production Proficiency, Specialty Crop Production Proficiency, Vegetable Production Proficiency

2010 Agricultural Education