Description

This program will utilize experiential opportunities, including co-op placements, to promote student learning in animal science, crop science, wellness & healthy living, farming practices and participation in the local agricultural community. The program focus will include career exploration in the following areas of study: Farming, veterinary technology, animal science, plant science, food, equine studies and the environment.

The Credits Students must take 4 focus courses from the table below:

Science, Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry,

Food & World, Food & Nutritional Science, Environment & Resource Mg't

Technology, Construction, Transportation,

These courses can be at the University (U), University/College (M), College (C) or Workplace (E) Level.

In addition to the 4 focus courses, they must also take:

1 Grade 11 English (ENG 3C/3U/3E or NBE 3C/3U/3E)

1 Grade 11 Math (MEL 3E or MBF 3C or MCF 3M or MCR 3U)

1 Supporting credit (SBI 3C, SBI 3U, SCH 3U, SCH 4C, BMI 3C1, BMX 3E, BAF 3M, SVN 3E, or 1 credit in a Co-op related to Agriculture)*

2 Co-operative Education credits (Placements should be completed with a company/opportunity close to student's home in order to get there on a daily basis)

Coop Placement hosts :

McCarthur's Farms - Cash crop farm

Fallbrook Farm - horse trail ride centre

Blooms Away - florist

Whole Circle Farm - biodynamic organic farm

SEMEX - livestock genetics company

Strongs - horse training facility

Ideal Training Centre - horse training facility

Premiere Equipment - John Deere Dealership

Bilt Canada - construction company

Northfield Stables - horse boarding facility

Minshalls - Horse breeding facility

Milton Equine Hospital - referal hospital for horses

Greenhawk - tack store