Coop Skills Standards Agriculture Program

Agribusiness - Animal Science:

Agribusiness Animal Science Co-op is a skill certificate program for juniors or seniors interested in the exciting field of agribusiness. Students will work in agribusinesses that support the animal industry. The competency areas covered include sales, customer relations, marketing, technical assistance, communications, professional development, and animal science. Core employability skills are also measured. Knowledge and skills gained through participation in FFA also apply toward attainment of the skill certificate. Students who master the competencies in this program are eligible to receive 4 credits of advanced standing in the Agribusiness Science/Technology two-year associate degree program at the Wisconsin Technical Colleges.

Agribusiness - Plant Science:

Agribusiness Plant Science Co-op is a skill certificate program for juniors or seniors interested in the exciting field of agribusiness. Students will work in agribusinesses that support the plant industry. The competency areas covered include sales, customer relations, marketing, technical assistance, communications, professional development, plant morphology and physiology, and soil management. Core employability skills are also measured. Knowledges and skills gained through participation in FFA also apply toward attainment of the skill certificate. Students who master the competencies in this program are eligible to receive 6 credits of advanced standing in the Agribusiness Science/Technology two-year associate degree program in the Wisconsin Technical Colleges.

These programs are endorsed by Wisconsin Agribusiness Council, Wisconsin FFA Association, and Wisconsin Association of Vocational Agriculture Instructors.

Wisconsin Cooperative Education Skill Standards:

• Agribusiness - Animal Science Portfolio [223K, 6pgs]
• Animal Science Evaluation Form (PLEASE "SAVE" TO YOUR DESKTOP - DO NOT SUBMIT TO THE STATE OFFICE)
• Agribusiness - Plant Science Portfolio [239K, 6pgs]
• Plant Science Evaluation Form (PLEASE "SAVE" TO YOUR DESKTOP - DO NOT SUBMIT TO THE STATE OFFICE)
• FINAL EVALUATIONS (ONLINE APPLICATION)

For questions about this information, contact Debra J. Motiff (608) 267-0360

Last updated on 8/19/2008 1:47:00 PM