2023-2024 Course Standards
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AU11 Agricultural Production I
Course Type: Developed
Standard/Obj # | Standard/Objective | Course Weight | RBT Designation | Essential Employability Skills |
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1.00 | Determine opportunities available to students in leadership development. | 5% | C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply | - |
1.01 | Perform research activities to determine opportunities for student success available in the FFA. | 3% | C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply | - |
1.02 | Distinguish between the various programs and services offered by the FFA. | 2% | C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply | - |
2.00 | Demonstrate the ability to chair a meeting or committee. | 5% | C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply | - |
2.01 | Analyze the organization structure of committees and relevant hierarchies within the FFA. | 1% | C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply | - |
2.02 | Distinguish between the duties and responsibilities of FFA leaders and elected officers. | 1% | C2 Procedural Knowledge - Understand | - |
2.03 | Demonstrate the ability to lead a meeting or committee using parliamentary procedure. | 3% | C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply | - |
3.00 | Perform parliamentary procedure abilities in order to develop leadership skills. | 5% | C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply | - |
3.01 | Use parliamentary procedure concepts to carry out the business of the FFA. | 1% | C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply | - |
3.02 | Perform at least five parliamentary procedure abilities in order to develop skills at participatory government. | 3% | C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply | - |
3.03 | Recite a selected officer’s part in the Leadership Organization’s Opening and Closing ceremonies as a method for developing communication skills. | 1% | C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply | - |
4.00 | Develop an individual written SAE plan based upon career objectives. | 5% | C2 Procedural Knowledge - Understand | - |
4.01 | Analyze the structure and purposes of the SAE program. | 1% | C2 Procedural Knowledge - Understand | - |
4.02 | Utilize the SAE program to research and develop career goals. | 1% | C2 Procedural Knowledge - Understand | - |
4.03 | Plan and conduct an individual SAE program. | 3% | C2 Procedural Knowledge - Understand | - |
5.00 | Enter income, expenses, and work performed in a record book. | 5% | C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply | - |
5.01 | Prepare a financial statement utilizing SAE records and generally accepted accounting practices. | 1% | C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply | - |
5.02 | Make entries of receipts and expenses in an agricultural recordkeeping system. | 2% | C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply | - |
5.03 | Analyze financial records to determine the quality of the SAE program in developing business skills. | 1% | C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply | - |
5.04 | Develop an organized record keeping system for the purpose of developing sound accounting practices. | 1% | C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply | - |
6.00 | Determine 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 Procedural Knowledge - Apply | - |
6.01 | Explain the major classes of livestock and poultry as related to the economic contributions of each class. | 2% | C2 Procedural Knowledge - Understand | - |
6.02 | Compare the trends in the livestock and poultry industry based upon current public opinion and economic indicators. | 1% | C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply | - |
7.00 | Categorize animal feed nutrients according to their function and source for the purpose of synthesizing high quality foodstuffs for selected animal species. | 2% | C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply | - |
7.01 | Differentiate 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 Procedural Knowledge - Apply | - |
7.02 | Research common animal feeds to locate optimum sources for each of the major nutrient classes. | 1% | C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply | - |
8.00 | Analyze the functions of the digestive systems of farm animals. | 2% | C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply | - |
8.01 | Analyze the functions of the major parts of the digestive system for swine, cattle, horses, and poultry. | 1% | C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply | - |
8.02 | Differentiate between the functions of enzymes in digestion and absorption of nutrients. | 1% | C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply | - |
9.00 | Classify soils according to land capability class. | 10% | C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply | - |
9.01 | Determine the land capability classes and the recommended uses for soils in the local community. | 2% | C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply | - |
9.02 | Analyze soils according to categories of soil properties. | 2% | C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply | - |
9.03 | Analyze the five soil forming factors as they relate to soils indigenous to the local community. | 1% | C2 Procedural Knowledge - Understand | - |
9.04 | Classify land according to the correct land capability class. | 4% | C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply | - |
9.05 | Recommend the correct use and management practices of land for agricultural and urban purposes. | 1% | C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply | - |
10.00 | Measure and calculate land area for the purpose of determining the value and usage of any given land area. | 5% | C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply | - |
10.01 | Interpret basic units of land measurement for the purpose of selecting the best method for measuring land in a given situation. | 2% | C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply | - |
10.02 | Measure and calculate the acreage in a given land area using commonly accepted geometric formulas. | 3% | C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply | - |
11.00 | Determine the proper amounts of essential nutrients required for production of farm crops. | 4% | C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply | - |
11.01 | Analyze the characteristics of the 16 essential plant nutrients. | 2% | C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply | - |
11.02 | Explain the principles related to soil pH. | 1% | C2 Procedural Knowledge - Understand | - |
11.03 | Calculate the units of primary nutrients needed per acre on agricultural crops. | 1% | C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply | - |
12.00 | Analyze plant and soil characteristics to determine major plant nutrient deficiencies and recommend methods to correct those deficiencies. | 2% | C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply | - |
12.01 | Analyze plants to identify primary nutrient deficiencies. | 1% | C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply | - |
12.02 | Analyze plants to identify secondary and micronutrient deficiencies. | 1% | C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply | - |
13.00 | Perform soil sampling to determine the ability of a soil series to store nutrients and water for a given crop. | 4% | C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply | - |
13.01 | Collect a soil sample and complete the related information sheet for this soil sample. | 2% | C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply | - |
13.02 | Analyze plants to identify secondary and micronutrient deficiencies. | 2% | C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply | - |
14.00 | Apply methods of weed identification and control for the purpose of optimizing crop yield. | 8% | C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply | - |
14.01 | Classify weeds according to their life cycles in order to determine the best method of control and/or eradication. | 3% | C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply | - |
14.02 | Apply the appropriate herbicide to control specific weeds in a given environment. | 2% | C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply | - |
14.03 | Demonstrate approved procedures for scouting and controlling weeds. | 3% | C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply | - |
15.00 | Manage private woodlands using commonly approved practices of woodland management with the goal of increasing the value and marketability of standing timber. | 8% | C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply | - |
15.01 | Categorize tree species using commonly approved practices in dendrology and nomenclature. | 2% | C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply | - |
15.02 | Demonstrate at least three methods of forest regeneration for the purpose of re-establishing forest stands and/or improving forest sustainability. | 2% | C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply | - |
15.03 | Estimate volumes of wood using geometric formulas and the necessary equipment. | 4% | C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply | - |
16.00 | Apply safety rules while using tools, machinery, and equipment. | 9% | C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply | - |
16.01 | Predict the consequences when safety procedures for power tools are not used. | 5% | C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply | - |
16.02 | Demonstrate proper safety procedures for operating power equipment. | 2% | C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply | - |
16.03 | Demonstrate proper safety procedures for using lawn mowers and chain saws. | 2% | C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply | - |
17.00 | Create bead, groove, and fillet welds in the flat position. | 12% | C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply | - |
17.01 | Demonstrate safety precautions when operating common types of welding equipment for the purpose of avoiding serious accidents that endanger one’s health. | 2% | C2 Procedural Knowledge - Understand | - |
17.02 | Analyze the processes involved in shielded metal arc welding and other welding formats. | 1% | C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply | - |
17.03 | Produce bead, groove, and fillet welds in the flat position (Arc & Oxyacetylene). | 9% | C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply | - |
18.00 | Operate a tractor and its installed power components under varied environmental conditions. | 4% | C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply | - |
18.01 | Operate the power take off (PTO), hydraulic and other key power components of a tractor. | 1% | C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply | - |
19.00 | Apply generally accepted accounting practices in recordkeeping for agricultural businesses. | 2% | C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply | - |
19.01 | Distinguish between the purposes and characteristics of the major types of records to be maintained in an agricultural business. | 2% | C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply | - |