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The Agriculture Technology program is offered during afternoon College Express. The student of agriculture is a great fit if you want to contribute to the areas of sustainability, human health, and natural resources. Ag incorporates principles from science, engineering, business and education. This program prepares students who want to learn more about this ever-changing industry. Two of the courses offered are transferable (IAI) to any Il State College.
- Advancements in the livestock industry and introductions to organic, natural and sustainable methods of productions
- Economic principles applied in the industry and the role of Ag in the US and the world.
- Hands-on Drone experience and preparation for the License Part 107 exam.
- Learn about all aspects of the business enterprise, budgets, purchasing, marketing and sustaining a viable Ag business.
Students enrolled in Agriculture Education will earn college credit during high school and will take the following classes if they complete both years of the program.
Agriculture Technology Classes Offered
| Course | Semester | Hours | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGRI 101 Introduction to Animal Science | Fall 2024 | 4 | Research and development of new technology and genetics has been implemented in the livestock industry to increase production of higher quality animals to feed an increasing world population. This course covers traditional animal breeds, methods of breeding and selection, anatomy, physiology, nutrition, growth, environment, health and sanitation, products and marketing, processing, production technology and economics, animal behavior and current issues in the animal science industry. The course will also introduce students to organic, natural and sustainable methods of livestock production. |
| AGRI 102 Introductory Agriculture Economics | Fall 2025 | 3 | An introduction to the principles of economics including production principles, production costs, supply and revenue, profit maximization, consumption and demand, price elasticity, market price determination, and competitive versus noncompetitive market model. These principles are applied to agriculture and the role agriculture in the US and world economics. Other Topics include a survey of the world food situation, natural, human and capital resources. |
| AGRI 110 Intro to UAS Technology | Spring 2026 | 3 | The use of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) has increased in various industries such as law enforcement, film and journalism, shipping and delivery, safety inspections, and agriculture. This course will cover drones and the technology of operation. Subjects will include history, UAS components, safety, applications, and FAA regulations. Lab will provide students an opportunity for hands-on experience with UAV's while receiving training for the FAA Drone License Part 107 exam. |
| AGRI 200 Agriculture Management | Spring 2025 | 3 | Agriculture management looks at the economic, financial and planning phases of farm and retail agriculture businesses. Historic, current and future governmental programs have had and will have significant influence on modern agricutlure. Students in this course will investigate local, state, national and international influences in all aspects of the business enterprise. Key elements of the course will be instruction on budgets, purchasing, marketing and sustaining a viable agriculture business. |
| AGRI 111 Ag Safety | Spring 2026 | 1 | Agriculture continues to be one of the most dangerous professions despite pushes for safety education programs and good farm practices. Agricultural workers face a variety of hazards from powerful machinery to confined spaces and livestock handling. This course will explore a variety of safety lessons including safe tractor and machinery operation, zoonoses, emergency preparedness, fire and electrical safety, and safe grain handling practices. |