Chase Hilton is the instructor for all Agriculture classes. Chase is a graduate of the University of Arkansas in Fayettville with a BSE in Agriculture Studies. Mr. Hilton was active in FFA during high school and college and has brought a renewed interest in FFA at Southside. The members in FFA have increased and students are volunteering to compete in local, district, state, and regional competitions. Click on the FFA crest in the upper left corner to learn more about FFA.

Agricultural Science & Technology Classes

AG. SCIENCE TECH-491140

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

2 Semesters=1 credit

Prerequisites: None

This course encompasses the applied and technical study of the various segments of the agriculture industry.  Basic animal, plant, and soil sciences, and agriculture mechanics skills are introduced.  The course also covers the history and current status of Future Farmers of America (FFA) and agriculture careers.  Students will be required to keep a notebook, master a wide range of skills, and participate in all class activities.

ANIMAL SCIENCE-491180

Grades 10, 11, 12

1 Semester = ½ credit

Prerequisite:   Ag. Sci. Tech.

This course is an introduction to the sciences involved in animal production.  Animal nutrition, physiology, feeds and feeding, health genetics, breeding, reproduction, care, management, and marketing are emphasized.  Students will be required to keep a notebook, participate in labs, and master a wide variety of skills.

PLANT SCIENCE-491340

Grades 11, 12

1 Semester = ½ credit

Prerequisites:  Ag. Sci. Tech.

This course covers the principles of producing agricultural crops, fruits, and vegetables, for human and animal consumption.  All aspects of planting, maintaining, harvesting, and marketing are stressed.  The care, maintenance, and operation of a greenhouse and greenhouse crops are included.  Students will be required to keep a notebook, master a wide range of skills, and participate in all class activities.

 AG MECHANICS I-491100

Grades 10, 11, 12

1 Semesters = ½ credit

Prerequisites:  Ag. Sci. Tech

This course covers the application and technical study of basic mechanical skills for students interested in mechanical applications found throughout agriculture.  Competency-based instruction on basic mechanical skills and application is introduced.  Students will be required to keep a notebook, master a wide range of skills, and participate in all class activities.

AG MECHANICSII-491110

Grades 10, 11, 12

1 Semesters = ½ credit

Prerequisites:  Ag. Sci. Tech & Ag. Mech. I

AGRICULTURE METALS I –491070

Grades 11,12

1 Semester = .5 credit

Prerequisites:  Ag. Sci. Tech. & Ag. Mech. I

This course covers safety, technical information, tool fitting, sheet metal, hot and cold metal work, as well as an introduction to oxyacetylene welding and cutting and arc welding.  Safety practices and performance skills will be emphasized in each area.

BIOLOGICAL ANIMAL SCIENCE-491200

Grades 11, 12

1 Semester = ½ credit

Prerequisites:  Ag. Sci. Tech.

This course is a scientific approach to animal science using scientific principles and applied management practices.  An emphasis on selection and industry review will be based on scientific data.

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