Agriculture

Meets local interests in agriculture. Varies specific content for each topic to match job site or geographical needs and conditions. Credit in AG 92U is not applicable toward a degree in Agriculture. AG 92U may be repeated without limit for credit.

Studies identification, preparation, and fertilization of soils; amendments, sterilization, mulching, and composting methods. Includes soil testing, microbiology, and soil moisture. Emphasizes sustainable management systems.

Introduces basic morphology and classification of insects. Studies destructive and beneficial insects. Covers principles of cultural, mechanical, legislative, biological, and chemical control. Investigates sustainability of control methods.

Applies skills to the workplace in an occupation within the student's area of interest.  See Special Curricula - Cooperative Education for more information.

Introduces production methods for selected crops including propagation planting, fertilization, irrigation, pest control, harvesting, and marketing. Evaluates conventional and alternative methods of production and analyzes effects of these practices. Examines economic and social impacts. Field trips to production areas.

Explores commercial production of traditional food crops of Hawai‘i. Compares traditional geographical centers of production to contemporary production areas. Compares and contrasts traditional and contemporary cultural production practices. Explores modern markets for traditional crops. Teaches production techniques including propagation, planting, fertility, harvest, and post harvest methods. Identifies common varieties of traditional crops.

Explores the biology, ecology, and adaptations of plants focusing on endemic and indigenous Hawaiian and Polynesian introduced. Teaches techniques of horticulture including propagation, cultivation, and management. Introduces uses of plants in landscaping and native habitat restoration projects.

Lab to accompany AG 265.

Presents identification, use, propagation, and cultural requirements of trees, shrubs, vines, and ground covers used in Hawaiian landscapes.