Clovis Unified Agriculture Program & Facility

Clovis Unified has one of the top Agriculture
Education programs in the State of California, along with the best high school agriculture facility. The McFarlane-Coffman Agriculture Center was established in August of 2000 to serve students from throughout Clovis Unified School
District. Currently, the twenty-two acre facility consists of two traditional classrooms, two science laboratory classrooms, three engineering classrooms, and a biotechnology
facility. The Farm Laboratory includes animal units for beef, sheep, swine, goats and rabbits. Four greenhouses, an orchard, vineyard and row crop area.

Plant Science CTE Pathway

Clovis East High School

Agriculture Department

The plant science pathway is part of the Agriculture Department at Clovis East High School. All CUSD high school students are welcome to enroll in our Agriculture Department courses.

Agriculture Education is a Comprehensive Program offering students classroom laboratory experience, leadership development through involvement in the National FFA Organization, and experiential learning though Supervised
Agriculture Education projects.

Clovis East High School

2940 Leonard Clovis, CA 93619 559-327-4000

Clovis FFA Webpage

https://sites.google.com/site/clovisffaca
	
	Clovis East Agriculture Staff
	
	Agriculture Science Teacher
	Steve Gambril stevegambril@cusd.com
	
	Animal Science & Agriculture Science Teacher
	Jennifer Knight jenniferknight@cusd.com
	
	Agriculture Science & Floral Design Teacher
	Aireal Covey airealcovey@cusd.com
	
	Agriculture Science Teacher
	Amanda Shoffner amandashoffner@cusd.com
	
	Agriculture Science Teacher
	David Valdez davidvaldez@cusd.com
	
	Agriculture Science Teacher
	Emily Benson emilybenson@cusd.com
	
	Agriculture Mechanics & Engineering Teacher
	Gregory Ravy gregoryravy@cusd.com

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Why is Plant Science Important? Plants provide food to people and animals, regulate the water cycle, create oxygen and provide a habitat for other species. Without plants, life on Earth would not be sustainable for most species, including humans.
Not only do you see plants everywhere in the real world, but they are also all over the scientific world. Farmers have been observing plants for thousands of years, they look for plants that grow quickly and have higher yields.
There are many careers especially in California that are in the plant science field.

Careers in Plant Science
Agriculture	Forester	Plant Science Extension Agent                                    Teacher

Plant Science CTE Pathway Courses
			Plant Production Management

Grades: 11 and 12 Duration: Year Course Prerequisite: Biology & Sustainable Ag (P) (Biology), Chemistry and Agriscience (P) (Chemistry)

This course introduces students to agricultural methods and practices as well as biological principles of plant science. Topics will
include Plant Biology, Classification, Water, Culturing Methods, Propagation, Floriculture, Landscape Design, and Agricultural impacts on business.

Advanced Floral Design (G)
Grades: 10-12 Duration: Year Course Prerequisite: Art History of Floral Design

This course will build on the introductory course, Art History of Floral Design with an increased focus on the art of design, handling
cut flowers, the mechanics of floral design and the retail-end of the floral industry. Students will learn how to do displays, advertising, marketing, pricing and sales. Students will add to their skill level with wedding, sympathy, and event floral work

Plant Science Related Enrichment Activities
The Clovis East Agriculture Program offers many opportunities for students to enrich their Plant Science Experience.
	FFA Competitive Teams in Nursery Landscape, Vine Pruning and Judging and Natural Resources
	Supervised Agriculture Experience Projects which include floral design, growing horticulture crops and row crops, and vineyard and orchard enterprise projects.
	Class Field Trips, Lab Activities, and Guest Speakers also enhance the learning experience.
	
		Art History of Floral Design (P) Grades: 9-12
Duration: Year Course Prerequisite: None Dual Enrollment: EH 37 Reedley College
This course is designed to allow students to apply an artistic approach to floral design. This class involves the fundamentals of floral design theory, techniques, and skills currently
practiced in the floral design industry, including wedding, sympathy, party, holiday and themed floral designs. Subjects will include applied ar principles, cut flower care and handling practices, proper and safe use of florist tools and materials, pricing, and use of technology in the industry.

Botany (P) Grades: 10-12 Duration: Year Course Prerequisite: Biology & Sustainable Ag (P) (Biology)

This course covers the scientific study of plants and their relationship to the environment. In this
course students investigate the growth, reproduction, anatomy, morphology, physiology, biochemistry, taxonomy, genetics, and ecology of plants. Laboratory and outdoor experiences complement classroom activities.

Ornamental Horticulture Grades: 10-12 Duration: Year Course Prerequisite: None

This course introduces students to Horticulture Science and the advanced
development of plant production, maintenance, care, design and marketing of all ornamental plants including houseplants, nursery stock and flowers. Turf, landscape maintenance and design and installation are also introduced.

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	Agronomist	Groundskeeper	Plant Scientist
					
Arborist                   Golf Course             Research Manager                  Assistant
					
	Botanist	Horticulture	Retail Garden Teacher	Center Manager
					
Ecologist	Landscape	Soil Scientist Architect
					
	Environmental	Naturalist	USDA Plant/Crop Scientist                                               Inspector
					
Farm Manager	Plant Geneticist	Zoo Horticulturist
					
	Floral Designer	Plant Health Care	AND MANY Specialist	MORE!

Example Pathway Course Sequence
					
	Grade	Introductory	Concentrator	Capstone Course	Course	Course
					
	9th
	
Art History of Floral Design*
							
	10th
		Botany
						
	11th
			Plant Production Management
					
	12th
			Plant Production Management or Advanced Floral Design