North Carolina Agricultural Education, Agricultural Production I Standards, 6811 (Grades 7-12) A OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE IN THE LEADERSHIP ORGANIZATION. 001.00 Determine opportunities available to students in leadership development. 001.01 Perform research activities to determine opportunities for student success available in the FFA. 001.02 Distinguish between the various programs and services offered by the FFA. SE: 43 B CONDUCTING A BUSINESS MEETING 002.00 Demonstrate the ability to chair a meeting or committee. 002.01 Analyze the organization structure of committees and relevant hierarchies within the FFA. 002.02 Distinguish between the duties and responsibilities of FFA leaders and elected officers. 002.03 Demonstrate the ability to lead a meeting or committee using parliamentary procedure. 003.00 Perform parliamentary procedure abilities in order to develop leadership skills. 003.01 Use parliamentary procedure concepts to carry out the business of the FFA. 003.02 Perform at least five parliamentary procedure abilities in order to develop skills at participatory government. 003.03 Recite a selected officer s part in the Leadership Organization s Opening and Closing ceremonies as a method for developing communication skills. C LEADING A GROUP DISCUSSION 004.00 Lead a group discussion for 15 minutes. 004.01 Define the qualities of a group leader. 004.02 Communicate information effectively to a group. 1
004.03 Conduct a group discussion in which all participants have an equal voice. D DEVELOPING PLANS FOR SAE PROGRAMS 005.00 Develop an individual written SAE plan based upon career objectives. SE: 40, 42-43 005.01 Analyze the structure and purposes of the SAE SE: 40 program. 005.02 Utilize the SAE program to research and SE: 41-44 develop career goals. 005.03 Plan and conduct an individual SAE program. SE: 40-44 E MAINTAINING RECORDS FOR SAE PROGRAMS 006.00 Enter income, expenses, and work performed in a record book. 006.01 Prepare a financial statement utilizing SAE records and generally accepted accounting practices. 006.02 Make entries of receipts and expenses in an agricultural recordkeeping system. 006.03 Analyze financial records to determine the quality of the SAE program in developing business skills. 006.04 Develop an organized record keeping system for the purpose of developing sound accounting practices. 006.05 Create a computerized accounting system for SAE records. F THE LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY INDUSTRY IN NC 007.00 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. 007.01 Explain the major classes of livestock and poultry as related to the economic contributions of each class. 007.02 Compare the trends in the livestock and poultry industry based upon current public opinion and economic indicators. SE: 40 SE: 371-395, 534-536, 564-566 SE: 372-377 Pages377-378, 387-391, 534-536, 564-566 007.03 Perform research on current animal science issues using multiple media sources and the commonly approved methods for performing research. G FEED NUTRIENTS FOR FARM ANIMALS SE: 124-126 2
008.00 Categorize animal feed nutrients according to their function and source for the purpose of synthesizing high quality foodstuffs for selected animal species. 008.01 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. 008.02 Research common animal feeds to locate optimum sources for each of the major nutrient classes. H DIGESTIVE SYSTEMS OF FARM ANIMALS 009.00 Analyze the functions of the digestive systems of farm animals. 009.01 Analyze the functions of the major parts of the digestive system for swine, cattle, horses, and poultry. 009.02 Differentiate between the functions of enzymes in digestion and absorption of nutrients. SE: 452-459 SE: 452-462 SE: 413-414 SE: 413-414, 459-462 I BALANCING RATIONS FOR LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY 010.00 Calculate a feed ration for three major breeds of livestock and poultry in order to determine if the animal has maximized its daily rate of gain and feed efficiency. SE: 464-474, 579-583 010.01 Analyze the nutrient requirements of farm animals at each physiological growth stage for the purpose of developing the most appropriate feed ration. 010.02 Calculate a balanced feed ration for major breeds of livestock and poultry using the Pearson Square method for the purpose of developing the most appropriate feed ration. 010.03 Calculate the amount of nutrients required in order to mix a given quantity of a blended feed for a specific ration for the purpose of developing the most appropriate feed ration. SE: 462-464, 580-581 SE: 472-473 SE: 472-473 J EVALUATION OF LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY 011.00 Differentiate between the various quality grades of boneless closely trimmed retail cuts of meat for each of the feeder livestock grades for the purpose of deterring the return to management and feeding programs. 3
011.01 Differentiate between the various quality grades of boneless closely trimmed retail cuts of meat for each of the finished livestock grades for the purpose of deterring the return to management and feeding programs. 011.02 Evaluate the quality and characteristics of wholesale and retail cuts of meats for the purpose of determining the effect of commonly approved practices in livestock feeding and management. 011.03 Select livestock on the basis of phenotypic and SE: 557-558, 572-577, 606-607 genotypic traits, production records, and herd improvement records for the purpose of determining the effect of management on livestock production. 011.04 Select livestock on the basis of phenotypic and SE: 557-558, 572-577, 606-607 genotypic traits, production records, and herd improvement records for the purpose of determining the effect of management on livestock production 012.00 Judge dairy cattle on the basis of phenotypic SE: 572-577 and genotypic traits for the purpose of evaluating the effect of management on quality. 012.01 Select dairy animals on the basis of genotypic traits, production records, and herd improvement records for the purpose of determining the effect of management on dairy production. SE: 572-577 012.02 Select dairy animals on the basis of phenotypic SE: 567-568, 572-577 traits, production records, and herd improvement records for the purpose of determining the effect of management on dairy production. 13.00 Judge poultry on the basis of phenotypic and genotypic traits for the purpose of evaluating the effect of management on quality. SE: 662-667, 672 013.01 Select poultry on the basis of phenotypic traits, SE: 662-667, 677 production records, and herd improvement records for the purpose of determining the effect of management on poultry production. 013.02 Evaluate poultry meats and other products on the basis of physical qualities and product freshness for the purpose of deterring the effect of management and processing on predate quality. K FITTING AND SHOWING LIVESTOCK Prepare livestock, dairy, and poultry breeds for SE: 558-560 presentation at special livestock events for the purpose of displaying outstanding breed characteristics. 4
014.00 Distinguish between the various animals within SE: 536-538 a specific livestock breed using age and weight characteristics for the purpose of determining marketability. 014.01 Prepare animals for presentation using five grooming procedures. 014.02 Demonstrate approved techniques for showing SE: 558-560 animals at special livestock events for the purpose of demonstrating humane livestock handling techniques. 014.03 Demonstrate approved techniques for showing SE: 558-560 animals at special livestock events for the purpose of demonstrating humane livestock handling techniques. L PRODUCING LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY IN NC Determine the commonly approved practices of SE: 547-551 beef production for the purpose of developing management skills. 015.00 Select appropriate beef production practices for SE: 548-551 optimum yield. 015.01 Contrast the methods of caring for beef cattle during summer and winter months. 015.02 Perform the major management tasks SE: 555-556 associated with optimum beef production 015.03 Select appropriate facilities and equipment SE: 556-557 necessary for beef production. 015.04 Select appropriate facilities and equipment necessary for beef production. SE: 556-557 16.00 Determine the commonly approved practices of SE: 572-586 dairy production for the purpose of developing management skills. 016.01 Select appropriate dairy production practices SE: 572-576 for optimum yield. 016.02 Contrast the methods of feeding and caring for SE: 579-583 dairy cattle of different ages and varying stages of production. 016.03 Select appropriate facilities and equipment necessary for dairy cattle production. SE: 587-591 17.00 Determine the commonly approved practices of sheep production for the purpose of developing management skills. 017.01 Select appropriate sheep production practices for optimum yield. 017.02 Perform the major management tasks associated with optimum sheep production. 017.03 Select appropriate facilities and equipment necessary for sheep production. SE: 630-631, 639-641 SE: 639-641 SE: 641-649 SE: 649-651 5
018.00 Determine the commonly approved practices of SE: 598-600, 605-614 swine production for the purpose of developing management skills. 018.01 Select appropriate swine production practices SE: 605-614 for optimum yield. 018.02 Perform the major management tasks SE: 617-620 associated with optimum swine production. 018.03 Select appropriate facilities and equipment necessary for swine production. SE: 620-623 019.00 Determine the commonly approved practices of horse production for the purpose of developing management skills. 019.01 Select appropriate horse production practices for optimum yield. 019.02 Perform the major management tasks associated with optimum horse production. 019.03 Select appropriate facilities and equipment necessary for horse production. 020.00 Determine the commonly approved practices of broiler production for the purpose of developing management skills. 020.01 Select appropriate broiler production practices for optimum yield. 020.02 Perform the major management tasks associated with optimum broiler production. 020.03 Select appropriate facilities and equipment necessary for broiler production. 021.00 Determine the commonly approved practices of egg production for the purpose of developing management skills. 021.01 Select appropriate egg production practices for optimum yield. 021.02 Perform the major management tasks associated with optimum egg production. 021.03 Select appropriate facilities and equipment necessary for egg production. 022.00 Determine the commonly approved practices of turkey production for the purpose of developing management skills. 022.01 Select appropriate turkey production practices for optimum yield. 022.02 Perform the major management tasks associated with optimum turkey production. SE: 512-521 SE: 512-521 SE: 516-521 SE: 521-524 SE: 667-669, 672-678, 681-685 SE: 673-674 SE: 678-685 SE: 678-681 SE: 674-678 SE: 674-678 SE: 681-685 SE: 678-681 SE: 663-664 SE: 664 SE: 681-685 6
022.03 Select appropriate facilities and equipment SE: 678-681 necessary for turkey production. M INTRODUCTION TO SOIL SCIENCE 023.00 Classify soils according to land capability SE: 50-57, 60-62, 68-75, 76-87 class. 023.01 Determine the land capability classes and the SE: 61-62 recommended uses for soils in the local community. 023.02 Analyze soils according to categories of soil SE: 50-57, 60-61 properties. 023.03 Analyze the five soil forming factors as they SE: 57-60 relate to soils indigenous to the local community. 023.04 Classify land according to the correct land capability class. 023.05 Recommend the correct use and management SE: 68-75, 76-87 practices of land for agricultural and urban purposes. 023.06 Research current agricultural soil science issues relevant to Federal, State, and local areas. N MEASURING AGRICULTURAL LAND AREAS 024.00 Measure and calculate land area for the purpose of determining the value and usage of any given land area. 024.01 Interpret basic units of land measurement for the purpose of selecting the best method for measuring land in a given situation. 024.02 Measure and calculate the acreage in a given land area using commonly accepted geometric formulas. O READING SOIL MAPS 025.00 Interpret the terms and symbols of soil maps in SE: 103-106 order to identify the best use for land in a given area. 025.01 Examine common soil series in the community and explain how soil series affects soil properties. 025.02 Explain how soil surveys are used in planning land use. 025.03 Locate specific sites and soil series on a soil map. P CONTROLLING SOIL EROSION 026.00 Select methods for controlling erosion on a SE: 67-88 given land area. 026.01 Select management practices that control soil SE: 76-87 erosion. 026.02 Calculate soil loss in a given situation using the universal soil loss equation. 026.03 Explain the advantages of having an erosion control plan on the farm. 7
026.04 Perform research on government legislation concerning erosion control for the purpose of selecting best practices in soil conservation. 026.05 Differentiate between the methods by which the 3 types of soil water cause erosion. 026.06 Distinguish between the four factors affecting the water holding capacity of soils. 026.07 Develop recommendations for conserving soil from wind erosion. Q ESSENTIAL PLANT NUTRIENTS 027.00 Determine the proper amounts of essential SE: 181-185 nutrients required for production of farm crops. 027.01 Analyze the characteristics of the 16 essential SE: 182-183 plant nutrients. 027.02 Explain the principles related to soil ph. SE: 95-97 027.03 Calculate the units of primary nutrients needed per acre on agricultural crops. R NUTRIENT DEFICIENCIES OF CROPS Analyze plant and soil characteristics to determine major plant nutrient deficiencies and recommend methods to correct those deficiencies. 028.00 Analyze plants to identify primary nutrient deficiencies. 028.01 Analyze plants to identify secondary and micronutrient deficiencies. 028.02 Analyze plants to identify secondary and micronutrient deficiencies S USING SOIL TEST RESULTS 029.00 Perform soil sampling to determine the ability of a soil series to store nutrients and water for a given crop. 029.01 Collect a soil sample and complete the related information sheet for this soil sample. 029.02 Analyze current agricultural plant science issues relevant to Federal, State, and local areas and use computer technology such as the internet to research these issues. 029.03 Determine the economic advantages and disadvantages of precision farming based upon soil sample test results. T CONTROLLING WEEDS IN AGRICULTURAL CROPS 030.00 Apply methods of weed identification and control for the purpose of optimizing crop yield. 030.01 Classify weeds according to their life cycles in order to determine the best method of control and/or eradication. SE: 182-185 SE: 184 SE: 182-184 SE: 182-184 SE: 97-99 SE: 97-98 SE: 103-104 SE: 211-212 8
030.02 Apply the appropriate herbicide to control specific weeds in a given environment. 030.03 Demonstrate approved procedures for scouting and controlling weeds. U PRODUCING MAJOR AGRICULTURAL CROPS 031.00 Analyze the practices for producing flue-cured tobacco in North Carolina for the purpose of determining the optimum return to land, labor, capital and management. 031.01 Select varieties of flue cured tobacco adapted to given geographic region in order to reach optimum 031.02 Calculate the amount of fertilizer and lime needed in producing of flue--cured for optimum 031.03 Determine the appropriate site selection, tillage, planting, irrigation, and harvesting practices for producing flue-cured tobacco. 031.04 Develop a pest management system for fluecured tobacco. 031.05 Construct a marketing plan for flue-cured tobacco that optimizes financial return. 032.00 Analyze the practices for producing burley tobacco in North Carolina for the purpose of determining the optimum return to land, labor, capital and management. 032.01 Select varieties of burley tobacco adapted to given geographic region in order to reach optimum 032.02 Calculate the amount of fertilizer and lime needed in producing of burley for optimum 032.03 Determine the appropriate site selection, tillage, planting, and irrigation practices for producing burley tobacco. 032.04 Develop a pest management system for burley tobacco. 032.05 Construct a marketing plan for burley tobacco that optimizes financial return. 033.00 Analyze the practices for producing soybeans in North Carolina for the purpose of determining the optimum return to land, labor, capital and management. 033.01 Select a variety of soybeans adapted to given geographic region in order to reach optimum 033.02 Calculate the amount of fertilizer and lime needed in producing of soybeans for optimum SE: 273-281 SE: 278 SE: 280 9
033.03 Determine the appropriate site selection, tillage, and planting practices for producing soybeans. 033.04 Develop a pest management system for soybean production. 033.05 Construct a harvest and marketing plan for soybeans that optimizes financial return. 034.00 Analyze the practices for producing peanuts in North Carolina for the purpose of determining the optimum return to land, labor, capital and management. 034.01 Select varieties of peanuts adapted to given geographic region in order to reach optimum 034.02 Calculate the amount of fertilizer and lime needed in producing of peanuts for optimum 034.03 Determine the appropriate site selection, tillage, and planting practices for producing peanuts. 034.04 Develop a pest management system for peanut production. 034.05 Construct a harvest and marketing plan for peanuts that optimizes financial return. 035.00 Analyze the practices for producing corn in North Carolina for the purpose of determining the optimum return to land, labor, capital and management. 035.01 Select varieties of corn adapted to given geographic region in order to reach optimum 035.02 Calculate the amount of fertilizer and lime needed in producing of corn for optimum crop performance. 035.03 Determine the appropriate site selection, tillage, and planting practices for producing corn. 035.04 Develop a pest management system for corn production. 035.05 Construct a marketing plan for corn that optimizes financial return. 036.00 Analyze the practices for producing cotton in North Carolina for the purpose of determining the optimum return to land, labor, capital and management. 036.01 Select varieties of cotton adapted to given geographic region in order to reach optimum SE: 279 SE: 279 SE: 281 SE: 281-284 SE: 282 SE: 283 SE: 283 SE: 283-284 SE: 226-233 SE: 227-229 SE: 232 SE: 229-230 SE: 232 SE: 232-233 SE: 292-308 SE: 297-300 10
036.02 Calculate the amount of fertilizer and lime needed in producing of cotton for optimum 036.03 Determine the appropriate site selection, tillage, and planting practices for producing cotton. 036.04 Develop a pest management system for cotton production. 036.05 Construct a harvest and marketing plan for cotton that optimizes financial return. 037.00 Analyze the practices for producing small grains in North Carolina for the purpose of determining the optimum return to land, labor, capital and management. 037.01 Select varieties of small grains adapted to given geographic region in order to reach optimum 037.02 Determine the appropriate site selection, tillage, and planting practices for producing small grains. 037.03 Create a market plan for small grains that results in optimum return to land, labor capital and management. 038.00 Analyze the practices for producing hay and forage crops in North Carolina for the purpose of determining the optimum return to land, labor, capital and management. 038.01 Select varieties of hay and forage crops adapted to given geographic region in order to reach optimum 038.02 Calculate the amount of fertilizer and lime needed in producing of hay and forage crops for optimum 038.03 Determine the appropriate site selection, tillage, and planting practices for producing hay and forage crops. 038.04 Create a market plan for hay and forage crops that results in optimum return to land, labor capital and management. 039.00 Manage private woodlands using commonly approved practices of woodland management with the goal of increasing the value and marketability of standing timber. 039.01 Analyze data to determine the importance of forestry and forest management in North Carolina. 039.02 Discover factors that affect the long-term sustainability of woodlands and the return to land. Labor, capital and management. SE: 302-304 SE: 298-300 SE: 301-302 SE: 304-307 SE: 219-220, 221-225, 234-257 SE: 236, 246, 256 SE: 236-237, 247 SE: 239, 244-245, 250 SE: 311-332 SE: 317-319 SE: 317-318 SE: 323-324 11
039.03 Categorize tree species using commonly approved practices in dendrology and nomenclature. 039.04 Demonstrate at least three methods of forest regeneration for the purpose of re-establishing forest stands and/or improving forest sustainability. 039.05 Estimate volumes of wood using geometric formulas and the necessary equipment. V USING AGRICULTURAL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT SAFELY 040.00 Apply safety rules while using tools, machinery, and equipment. 040.01 Predict the consequences when safety procedures for power tools are not used. 040.02 Demonstrate proper safety procedures for operating power equipment. 040.03 Demonstrate proper safety procedures for using lawn mowers and chain saws. W CUTTING METAL 041.00 Demonstrate at least two methods of cutting metal using commonly approved equipment and practices. 041.01 Analyze the process of cutting hot and cold metals with welding equipment for the purpose of constructing metal projects. 041.02 Demonstrate the approved procedure for marking and cutting metal using metal cutting tools. X WELDING WITH ARC & OXYACETYLENE EQUIPMENT 042.00 Create bead, groove, and fillet welds in the flat position. 042.01 Demonstrate safety precautions when operating common types of welding equipment for the purpose of avoiding serious accidents that endanger one s health. 042.02 Analyze the processes involved in shielded metal arc welding and other welding formats. 042.03 Produce bead, groove, and fillet welds in the flat position (Arc & Oxyacetylene). Y INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES 043.00 Analyze the principles of operation of internal combustion engines. 043.01 Distinguish between the events that occur during the four-stroke cycle of the internal combustion engine for the purpose of monitoring the transfer of chemical energy to mechanical power. 12
043.02 Analyze the operation of the major systems of two-cycle and four-cycle internal combustion engine. 043.03 Perform routine maintenance on internal combustion engines. Z MAKING SIMPLE REPAIRS ON FARM MACHINERY 044.00 Repair agricultural machinery and equipment. 044.01 Repair primary and secondary tillage equipment using the best practices for equipment maintenance. 044.02 Repair mowing, harvesting and other special equipment using the best practices for equipment maintenance. AA OPERATING A TRACTOR SAFELY 045.00 Operate a tractor and its installed power components under varied environmental conditions. 045.01 Operate the drive controls of a tractor by completing a marked obstacle course. 045.02 Operate the power take off (PTO), hydraulic and other key power components of a tractor. BB AGRICULTURAL PROJECT CONSTRUCTION 046.00 Construct an agricultural project from wood and/or metal for the purpose of developing skills in mechanics and construction. 046.01 Develop scaled working drawings including a bill of materials for a proposed agricultural project. 046.02 Construct a project from a specific plan using the best practices in assembly and construction. CC MANAGING AGRIBUSINESS 047.00 Distinguish between the types of agricultural business organizations for the purpose of determining the best business organization to use in a given situation. 047.01 Distinguish between the advantages and disadvantages of each of the major types of agribusiness organizational structures. 047.02 Develop a business plan using one of the major agricultural business organizational structures. 048.00 Apply generally accepted accounting practices in recordkeeping for agricultural businesses. 048.01 Distinguish between the purposes and characteristics of the major types of records to be maintained in an agricultural business. 048.02 Analyze records for the purpose of making key management decisions. 13
048.03 Record key agricultural business transactions and financial information using current computer technology. DD MANAGING WILDLIFE ON PRIVATE LAND 049.00 Apply principles involved in managing wildlife on private property. 049.01 Compare and contrast the methods for managing wildlife resources. 049.02 Demonstrate the procedures used to manage wildlife for the purpose of increasing and maintaining adequate supplies of a diverse wildlife population. 049.03 Assess the impact of federal and state legislation on the management and utilization of wildlife resources. EE HARVESTING WILDLIFE 050.00 Apply safe practices in managing and harvesting wildlife species. 050.01 Explain the responsibilities of a hunter for the purpose of developing safe and efficient wildlife management practices. 050.02 Demonstrate the safe use of firearms and hunting paraphernalia. 050.03 Assess the impact of local legislation as it relates to the management and utilization of wildlife resources. 050.04 Distinguish between livestock and wildlife species using commonly accepted recognition techniques. 14