Operating the Farm Business (18301-III)
Copyright: 2025
Virginia Assignment Code: 8014
Suggested Grade Level: 12
Duration: 36 weeks
Hours: 140
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: 8024 or 8026 or 8020 or 8010 or 8035 or 8038 or 8034 or 8012 or 8039 or 8054
CTSO: FFA
Course Description:
In this capstone course, students research successful business practices and explore the role of new and evolving technologies related to managing and operating an agricultural enterprise. Emphasis is placed on best management and safety practices used in agricultural enterprises, and understanding agricultural markets. Contextual instruction and student participation in co-curricular career and technical student organization (CTSO) activities will develop leadership, interpersonal, and career skills. High-quality work-based learning (HQWBL) will provide experiential learning opportunities related to students' career goals and/or interests, integrated with instruction, and performed in partnership with local businesses and organizations.
Recommended prerequisite: Agricultural Business Fundamentals I (8022)
Note:
The Virginia Administrative Code regulates the class size for this course. For additional information, see 8VAC20-120-150, "Maximum class size," or contact the Virginia Department of Education Office of Career and Technical Education at cte@doe.virginia.gov.
Note: Competencies within this course ensure compliance with the National FFA Organization's Federal Charter Amendments Act (Public Law 116-7). Through this legislation, students are provided opportunities for leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.
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