Title: Foundations of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (18001-I)

Demonstrating Personal Qualities and Abilities
  Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
  Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving.
  Demonstrate initiative and self-direction.
  Demonstrate integrity.
  Demonstrate work ethic.
  WorkplaceReadinessSkillsPoster2019.pdf
Demonstrating Interpersonal Skills
  Demonstrate conflict-resolution skills.
  Demonstrate listening and speaking skills.
  Demonstrate respect for diversity.
  Demonstrate customer service skills.
  Collaborate with team members.
Demonstrating Professional Competencies
  Demonstrate big-picture thinking.
  Demonstrate career- and life-management skills.
  Demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability.
  Manage time and resources.
  Demonstrate information-literacy skills.
  Demonstrate an understanding of information security.
  Maintain working knowledge of current information-technology (IT) systems.
  Demonstrate proficiency with technologies, tools, and machines common to a specific occupation.
  Apply mathematical skills to job-specific tasks.
  Demonstrate professionalism.
  Demonstrate reading and writing skills.
  Demonstrate workplace safety.
Examining All Aspects of an Industry
  Examine aspects of planning within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of management within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of financial responsibility within an industry/organization.
  Examine technical and production skills required of workers within an industry/organization.
  Examine principles of technology that underlie an industry/organization.
  Examine labor issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine community issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine health, safety, and environmental issues related to an industry/organization.
Addressing Elements of Student Life
  Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization.
  Explain the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the student organization as a student and in professional/civic organizations as an adult.
  Demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities, such as meetings, programs, and projects.
  Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying with acceptable use standards.
Exploring Work-Based Learning
  Identify the types of work-based learning (WBL) opportunities.
  (Optional) Reflect on lessons learned during the WBL experience.
  Explore career opportunities related to the WBL experience.
  (Optional) Participate in a WBL experience, when appropriate.
Exploring Leadership Opportunities through FFA
  A Note About This Module
  Identify the role of supervised agricultural experiences (SAEs) in agricultural education.
  Participate in an SAE.
  Identify benefits and responsibilities of FFA membership.
  Describe leadership characteristics and opportunities as they relate to agriculture and FFA.
  (Optional) Apply for an FFA degree and/or an agricultural proficiency award.
Exploring the Agriculture Industry
  Explore career opportunities related to AFNR.
  Identify Virginia's major agricultural commodities and products by region.
  Examine the history of agriculture in Virginia, the United States, and globally.
  Examine the relationship of science and technology to agriculture.
  Analyze the effects of agriculture on the local, state, national, and global economy.
  Explain the future of AFNR.
  Identify local, state, and federal stakeholders relevant to AFNR.
  Examine agricultural issues related to population, food, energy, and the environment.
Investigating Basic Scientific Skills and Principles in Plant Science
  Define terms associated with plant science.
  Describe the influence of biotechnology on AFNR.
  Explain the functions of major plant parts.
  Explain the process of photosynthesis and cellular respiration in plants.
  Describe the relationship among temperature, light, air, soil/substrate, water, and nutrients required for plant growth.
  Propagate plants through sexual and asexual reproduction.
  Grow plants.
  Research a current issue in AFNR using the scientific method.
  Describe the types of plants that are being developed using biotechnology.
Investigating Basic Scientific Skills and Principles in Animal Science
  Define terms related to animal species.
  Identify production stages and goals for selected industries.
  Identify basic body systems of livestock, poultry, and specialty animals.
  Explain animal nutrition and feeding practices.
  Differentiate between the signs of good health and illness in animals.
  Describe the responsibilities of the animal industry regarding animal care and welfare.
  Identify types of aquaculture systems.
  Identify types of aquatic animals and the systems used to rear them.
  Identify management interventions, infrastructure, and support technologies used in aquaculture production.
  Identify types of facilities used in agricultural production.
  Explain the process of constructing agricultural facilities.
  Identify equipment and facilities required for an aquaculture production facility.
Investigating Basic Scientific Skills and Principles in Food Products and Processing
  Define terms associated with the food industry.
  Identify agricultural commodities.
  Examine guidelines for food labels.
  Interpret food packaging and nutrition facts labels.
  Describe the steps involved in the processing of plant and animal food products.
  Explain the role that food science plays in ensuring a nutritious, safe, and abundant food supply.
  Describe methods of food preservation.
  Perform a method of food preservation.
  Identify the four steps to food safety and the potential sources of food contamination.
  List the procedures for the safe handling of foods.
  Design a food product.
Investigating Basic Scientific Skills and Principles in Natural Resources Management
  Describe categories of natural resources.
  Define terms associated with natural resources management.
  Explain the relationship between natural resources management and the environment.
  Identify natural resource BMPs and conservation practices used in agriculture to protect the environment.
  Identify major forest trees in Virginia and their uses.
Demonstrating the Use of Agriscience Tools, Equipment, and Instruments in Power, Structural, and Technical Systems
  Explain the need for safety in agricultural mechanics.
  Demonstrate safe practices in the agricultural mechanics lab/workshop.
  Identify marked safety areas.
  Identify the location and use of eyewash stations.
  Identify the location of the posted evacuation routes.
  Demonstrate knowledge of SDS.
  Demonstrate the use of chemicals.
  Demonstrate the use of standard and metric hand tools.
  Demonstrate standard measurement techniques in agricultural mechanics.
  Demonstrate the use of precision standard and metric measuring tools.
  Demonstrate the use of protective clothing and equipment.
  Demonstrate use of fire protection equipment.
  Demonstrate the use of hand tools, portable power tools, and equipment.
  Demonstrate basic woodworking skills.
  Identify various metal fabrication technologies.
  Explain the principles of arc welding.
  Identify arc welding tools, equipment, and supplies.
  Perform arc welding.
  Create an agricultural project.
Demonstrating Skills in Agribusiness
  Explain basic principles of agricultural economics.
  Identify the components of a business and financial plan.
  Identify financial management tools used in an agricultural business.
  Describe how the four Ps of marketing are used to develop a successful marketing strategy for an agricultural product or service.
  Define terms associated with banking and business operations.
  Develop a personal financial plan, including a budget.
ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION
  8006_Student Competency Record_Copyright 2019.xlsx
  8006 Standards Correlations.pdf
  8006 Credentials-Sequences-Clusters.pdf
  8006 Acknowledgments and Copyright.pdf