Identify characteristics of common breeds of livestock including cattle, swine, sheep, equine animals, and poultry.
Identify species-specific terminology used to identify livestock.
Example: bovine- bull, cow, heifer, steer, calf
Explain practices used to manage livestock, including handling, breeding, vaccinating, and transporting.
Determine nutritional requirements for livestock, including cattle, swine, sheep, equine animals, and poultry.
Differentiate among types of aquaculture enterprises in Alabama, including catfish, crawfish, shrimp, and tilapia.
Industrial Agricultural Technology
Apply mathematical, reading, and writing skills used in woodworking.
Demonstrate procedures for constructing a woodworking project, including completing a bill of materials, calculating board feet, selecting tools, applying measurements, cutting, assembling, and finishing.
Examine procedures used in welding.
Explain the theory of operation for two- and four-stroke small engines.
Identify major components and functions of basic wiring circuits.
Identify procedures for installing and maintaining plumbing lines and fixtures for structures.
Greenhouse and Nursery Production
Foundational Standards
Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining equipment; utilizing materials and protective equipment; maintaining a safe work area; and handling hazardous materials and forces.
Demonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, including communication, awareness of diversity, positive work ethic, problem-solving, time management, and teamwork.
Explore the range of careers available in the field, investigate their educational requirements, and demonstrate job-seeking skills including resume-writing and interviewing.
Demonstrate digital literacy by using digital and electronic tools appropriately, safely, and ethically.
Participate in a Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leadership and teamwork.
Participate in Supervised Agricultural Experiences and/or work-based, experiential, and service learning.
Facilities
Describe characteristics of greenhouses and create a list of factors to be considered when planning and designing greenhouse facilities, including physical location, market potential, utilities, climatic conditions, and production goals.
Examples: frames, glazing materials, coverings, shade cloth.
Maintain, operate, and repair greenhouse and nursery facilities and equipment.
Growing Media
Determine types of soil and growing media to support optimum growth of a variety of landscape and ornamental plants.
Collect and analyze soil samples.
Formulate appropriate soils and growing media for greenhouse and nursery crops.
Adjust soil pH and nutrient levels.
Compare uses, methods of application, advantages, and disadvantages of chemical and organic fertilizers.
Propagation
Demonstrate sexual and asexual propagation techniques in greenhouse and nursery crops.
Plant Identification
Apply concepts of scientific taxonomy and industry-specific terminology in identifying greenhouse and nursery crops.
Production
Identify and control environmental factors for optimal greenhouse and nursery plant growth.
Examples: temperature, ventilation, irrigation, light, pest management
