- Academics
Why participate in Ag Education?
Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting for the new AG Building, 9/7/2017
Agricultural Education
Union mine ffa website
UMHS Agriculture
- President, Danielle Varozza
- Vice President, Karen Gilliland
- Secretary, Kylee Heuer
- Treasurer, Denise Padilla
- Board Members: Danielle Baumunk, Ben Varozza, & Tom Lemos
- President, Elle Palmer
- Vice President, Ben Varozza
- Secretary, Ava Baumunk
- Treasurer, Lars Heuer
- Reporter, Bailey Gilliland
- Sentinel, Abbi O'Neill
- UMHS FFA website, www.unionmineffa.com
- California FFA website
- UMHS Facebook:
@UMHSFFA
- UMHS FFA Boosters Facebook:
@UMHSFFABoosters
- UMHS FFA Instagram:
@unionmineffa
UMHS FFA has been awarded a charter from the CA FFA Association!
Charter #CA0581
We also project to have over 30 students showing at the El Dorado County Fair!
Keep up with the good news by following UMHS FFA on Facebook!
Agricultural Science: is available to all students who have never taken a vocational agriculture class. The course introduces students to the basic elements of plant science, animal science, agriculture business, California agriculture, leadership, and the FFA. Students will have the opportunity to gain field experience through the development of a supervised agricultural experience. As a vehicle for developing leadership skills students will be exposed to the FFA and its many opportunities.
Agricultural Mechanics: teaches basic skills related to the mechanical activities involved with agricultural production/service. Instruction includes field and laboratory application of the concepts taught. Students will develop skills in the areas woodworking, electrical, tool reconditioning, plumbing, painting, bill of materials, small gas engines, and basic welding. Students will also have the opportunity to learn about and participate in FFA and career events.
Ag Leadership: is designed to improve the leadership skills of students interested in agriculture. In addition to exploring different leadership styles, this course will improve students’ skills in the areas of Goal-setting, Organization, Communication, Time and Resource Management, Public Speaking, Career Development, and Conflict Resolution. This course will combine the areas of classroom, FFA, and supervised occupational experience programs.
Ag Education Model
Agricultural education prepares students for successful careers and a lifetime of informed choices in the global agriculture, food, fiber and natural resources systems.
Through agricultural education, students are provided opportunities for leadership development, personal growth and career success. Agricultural education instruction is delivered through three major components:
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Classroom/Laboratory instruction (contextual learning)
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Supervised Agricultural Experience programs (work-based learning)
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Student leadership organization - National FFA Organization
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