The Ag TECH Academy offers exciting opportunities for students in the broad and technically challenging fields of Agriscience, Environmental.
Horticulture, Agribusiness and Agricultural Engineering /Manufacturing. Utilizing state of the art instructional and laboratory facilities, the Ag Tech Academy provides advanced curriculum for student skill development in an industry based and equipped setting:
- Agriscience/Biotechnology Laboratories
- Computer and Multimedia Technology
- Greenhouse Plant Propagation
- Floral Retail Display Center / Cooler
- Animal Production Areas
- Incubation and Exotic Animal Management
- Aquaculture Facility
- Welding and Plasma Cutting
- Wood Working Technology
- Small Engine Mechanics
- Cold Metal Pneumatics
The hands-on learning, you’re experiencing it right there and it gives you more options as a student. Some students are not just good at reading, some students have to see it, hear it, or touch it. Ag Tech really addresses all learning styles and is a really positive environment.
Academy Benefits
- Articulated College Courses that earn College Credit while at Florin HS
- Ag Tech Academy and Florin FFA membership
- After school clubs: Intracurricular CTSO-Florin FFA, Ag Tech Academy
- Mentorship and internship opportunities
- Technology integration into the classroom learning environment
- Agricultural project development including County and State Fair
- Garnering of grade level awards and graduation recognition
- Instructor/Peer Support
- College and career readiness activities and hands on learning emphasis
- Leadership, communicative and cooperative skill development
