Course Standards

2025-2026 Academic Year

AL11 Agricultural Production I

Course Type: Developed

Standard/Objective NumberStandard/ObjectiveCourse WeightRBT Designation
1.00Determine opportunities available to students in leadership development.5%C3 Apply Procedural
1.01Perform research activities to determine opportunities for student success available in the FFA.3%C3 Apply Procedural
1.02Distinguish between the various programs and services offered by the FFA.2%C3 Apply Procedural
2.00Demonstrate the ability to chair a meeting or committee.5%C3 Apply Procedural
2.01Analyze the organization structure of committees and relevant hierarchies within the FFA.1%C3 Apply Procedural
2.02Distinguish between the duties and responsibilities of FFA leaders and elected officers.1%C2 Understand Procedural
2.03Demonstrate the ability to lead a meeting or committee using parliamentary procedure.3%C3 Apply Procedural
3.00Perform parliamentary procedure abilities in order to develop leadership skills.5%C3 Apply Procedural
3.01Use parliamentary procedure concepts to carry out the business of the FFA.1%C3 Apply Procedural
3.02Perform at least five parliamentary procedure abilities in order to develop skills at participatory government.3%C3 Apply Procedural
3.03Recite a selected officer's part in the Leadership Organization's Opening and Closing ceremonies as a method for developing communication skills.1%C3 Apply Procedural
4.00Develop an individual written SAE plan based upon career objectives.5%C2 Understand Procedural
4.01Analyze the structure and purposes of the SAE program.1%C2 Understand Procedural
4.02Utilize the SAE program to research and develop career goals.1%C2 Understand Procedural
4.03Plan and conduct an individual SAE program.3%C2 Understand Procedural
5.00Enter income, expenses, and work performed in a record book.5%C3 Apply Procedural
5.01Prepare a financial statement utilizing SAE records and generally accepted accounting practices.1%C3 Apply Procedural
5.02Make entries of receipts and expenses in an agricultural recordkeeping system.2%C3 Apply Procedural
5.03Analyze financial records to determine the quality of the SAE program in developing business skills.1%C3 Apply Procedural
5.04Develop an organized record keeping system for the purpose of developing sound accounting practices.1%C3 Apply Procedural
6.00Determine the important characteristics of the livestock and dairy industry as they relate to the economic and social welfare of North Carolina and the United States of America.3%C3 Apply Procedural
6.01Explain the major classes of livestock and poultry as related to the economic contributions of each class.2%C2 Understand Procedural
6.02Compare the trends in the livestock and poultry industry based upon current public opinion and economic indicators.1%C3 Apply Procedural
7.00Categorize animal feed nutrients according to their function and source for the purpose of synthesizing high quality foodstuffs for selected animal species.2%C3 Apply Procedural
7.01Differentiate between the six major classes of nutrients according to the physiological effects of each class on the digestive system of livestock, poultry and dairy species.1%C3 Apply Procedural
7.02Research common animal feeds to locate optimum sources for each of the major nutrient classes.1%C3 Apply Procedural
8.00Analyze the functions of the digestive systems of farm animals.2%C3 Apply Procedural
8.01Analyze the functions of the major parts of the digestive system for swine, cattle, horses, and poultry.1%C3 Apply Procedural
8.02Differentiate between the functions of enzymes in digestion and absorption of nutrients.1%C3 Apply Procedural
9.00Classify soils according to land capability class.10%C3 Apply Procedural
9.01Determine the land capability classes and the recommended uses for soils in the local community.2%C3 Apply Procedural
9.02Analyze soils according to categories of soil properties.2%C3 Apply Procedural
9.03Analyze the five soil forming factors as they relate to soils indigenous to the local community.1%C2 Understand Procedural
9.04Classify land according to the correct land capability class.4%C3 Apply Procedural
9.05Recommend the correct use and management practices of land for agricultural and urban purposes.1%C3 Apply Procedural
10.00Measure and calculate land area for the purpose of determining the value and usage of any given land area.5%C3 Apply Procedural
10.01Interpret basic units of land measurement for the purpose of selecting the best method for measuring land in a given situation.2%C3 Apply Procedural
10.02Measure and calculate the acreage in a given land area using commonly accepted geometric formulas.3%C3 Apply Procedural
11.00Determine the proper amounts of essential nutrients required for production of farm crops.4%C3 Apply Procedural
11.01Analyze the characteristics of the 16 essential plant nutrients.2%C3 Apply Procedural
11.02Explain the principles related to soil pH.1%C2 Understand Procedural
11.03Calculate the units of primary nutrients needed per acre on agricultural crops.1%C3 Apply Procedural
12.00Analyze plant and soil characteristics to determine major plant nutrient deficiencies and recommend methods to correct those deficiencies.2%C3 Apply Procedural
12.01Analyze plants to identify primary nutrient deficiencies.1%C3 Apply Procedural
12.02Analyze plants to identify secondary and micronutrient deficiencies.1%C3 Apply Procedural
13.00Perform soil sampling to determine the ability of a soil series to store nutrients and water for a given crop.4%C3 Apply Procedural
13.01Collect a soil sample and complete the related information sheet for this soil sample.2%C3 Apply Procedural
13.02Analyze plants to identify secondary and micronutrient deficiencies.2%C3 Apply Procedural
14.00Apply methods of weed identification and control for the purpose of optimizing crop yield.8%C3 Apply Procedural
14.01Classify weeds according to their life cycles in order to determine the best method of control and/or eradication.3%C3 Apply Procedural
14.02Apply the appropriate herbicide to control specific weeds in a given environment.2%C3 Apply Procedural
14.03Demonstrate approved procedures for scouting and controlling weeds.3%C3 Apply Procedural
15.00Manage private woodlands using commonly approved practices of woodland management with the goal of increasing the value and marketability of standing timber.8%C3 Apply Procedural
15.01Categorize tree species using commonly approved practices in dendrology and nomenclature.2%C3 Apply Procedural
15.02Demonstrate at least three methods of forest regeneration for the purpose of re-establishing forest stands and/or improving forest sustainability.2%C3 Apply Procedural
15.03Estimate volumes of wood using geometric formulas and the necessary equipment.4%C3 Apply Procedural
16.00Apply safety rules while using tools, machinery, and equipment.9%C3 Apply Procedural
16.01Predict the consequences when safety procedures for power tools are not used.5%C3 Apply Procedural
16.02Demonstrate proper safety procedures for operating power equipment.2%C3 Apply Procedural
16.03Demonstrate proper safety procedures for using lawn mowers and chain saws.2%C3 Apply Procedural
17.00Create bead, groove, and fillet welds in the flat position.12%C3 Apply Procedural
17.01Demonstrate safety precautions when operating common types of welding equipment for the purpose of avoiding serious accidents that endanger one's health.2%C2 Understand Procedural
17.02Analyze the processes involved in shielded metal arc welding and other welding formats.1%C3 Apply Procedural
17.03Produce bead, groove, and fillet welds in the flat position (Arc & Oxyacetylene).9%C3 Apply Procedural
18.00Operate a tractor and its installed power components under varied environmental conditions.4%C3 Apply Procedural
18.01Operate the power take off (PTO), hydraulic and other key power components of a tractor.1%C3 Apply Procedural
19.00Apply generally accepted accounting practices in recordkeeping for agricultural businesses.2%C3 Apply Procedural
19.01Distinguish between the purposes and characteristics of the major types of records to be maintained in an agricultural business.2%C3 Apply Procedural