General Agriscience
Agriculture Food and Natural Resources
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My name is Kelsey Thomas and I am currently serving in my 9th year as an Agriscience instructor here at Lowndes County Career Tech Center. I am a native of Camden, Al and hold a Bachelor's Degree in Agriscience Education from Auburn University. I believe in the power of hands-on learning and I strive to create an interactive and dynamic classroom environment through innovative teaching methods. In addition to my role as a classroom teacher, I also serve as the advisor for the Lowndes County FFA Chapter and guide students in developing leadership skills, participating in competitions and engaging in community service projects. I believe learning extends beyond the four walls of his classroom and I aim to provide my students with experiences to learn and grow through various means.
My name is Kelsey Thomas and I am currently serving in my 9th year as an Agriscience instructor here at Lowndes County Career Tech Center. I am a native of Camden, Al and hold a Bachelor's Degree in Agriscience Education from Auburn University. I believe in the power of hands-on learning and I strive to create an interactive and dynamic classroom environment through innovative teaching methods. In addition to my role as a classroom teacher, I also serve as the advisor for the Lowndes County FFA Chapter and guide students in developing leadership skills, participating in competitions and engaging in community service projects. I believe learning extends beyond the four walls of his classroom and I aim to provide my students with experiences to learn and grow through various means.
General Agriscience
Fundamentals of Agriscience - Fundamentals of Agriscience is an introductory course that provides students with a general overview of Animal Science, Plant Science, Environmental Science, Industrial Agricultural Technologies, and General Agriculture, the five pathways within the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources cluster. Students are involved in classroom and/or laboratory activities in each of the five pathway areas. Emphases of Fundamentals of Agriscience include introduction to agriculture, technology, The National FFA, leadership, forestry, soils, wildlife, plants, aquaculture, animals, woodworking, welding, small engines, electricity, and plumbing.
Intermediate Agriscience – Intermediate Agriscience builds on basic understanding of the Plant Science, Environmental Science Industrial Agricultural Technologies, and General Agriculture pathways within the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources cluster. Students are involved in classroom and laboratory activities in each area. Intermediate Agriscience emphasizes plant systems, environmental systems, and industrial agricultural technologies.
Advanced Agriscience – Advanced Agriscience provides studetns with an increaded understanding of Animal Science, Industrial Agricultural Technologies, and General Agriculture, three of the five pathways of the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources cluster. Students are involved in classroom and laboratory activites in each area. Advanced Agriscience emphasizes animal science and industrial agricultural technologies.
National FFA Organization
The National FFA Organization is a career technical student organization. FFA is the largest student-run organization in the country and prepares students with an interest in science, business, and technology. Formerly known as Future Farmers of America, today the FFA is a widespread and diverse organization serving a half a million students annually. While the FFA certainly still serves students with an interest in farming, it also provides opportunities in medicine, research, technology, the environment, business, communications, and leadership. FFA members are on the forefront of advances in science, have opportunities to grow through leadership, and can become proficient in public speaking and career-related skills through activities available throughout the year in FFA.
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Fundamentals of Agriscience - Fundamentals of Agriscience is an introductory course that provides students with a general overview of Animal Science, Plant Science, Environmental Science, Industrial Agricultural Technologies, and General Agriculture, the five pathways within the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources cluster. Students are involved in classroom and/or laboratory activities in each of the five pathway areas. Emphases of Fundamentals of Agriscience include introduction to agriculture, technology, The National FFA, leadership, forestry, soils, wildlife, plants, aquaculture, animals, woodworking, welding, small engines, electricity, and plumbing.
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Intermediate Agriscience – Intermediate Agriscience builds on basic understanding of the Plant Science, Environmental Science Industrial Agricultural Technologies, and General Agriculture pathways within the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources cluster. Students are involved in classroom and laboratory activities in each area. Intermediate Agriscience emphasizes plant systems, environmental systems, and industrial agricultural technologies.
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Advanced Agriscience – Advanced Agriscience provides studetns with an increaded understanding of Animal Science, Industrial Agricultural Technologies, and General Agriculture, three of the five pathways of the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources cluster. Students are involved in classroom and laboratory activites in each area. Advanced Agriscience emphasizes animal science and industrial agricultural technologies.
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National FFA Organization
The National FFA Organization is a career technical student organization. FFA is the largest student-run organization in the country and prepares students with an interest in science, business, and technology. Formerly known as Future Farmers of America, today the FFA is a widespread and diverse organization serving a half a million students annually. While the FFA certainly still serves students with an interest in farming, it also provides opportunities in medicine, research, technology, the environment, business, communications, and leadership. FFA members are on the forefront of advances in science, have opportunities to grow through leadership, and can become proficient in public speaking and career-related skills through activities available throughout the year in FFA.