
Agriculture Training Program
Country Learning Center's Agriculture Training Program (CLC-ATP) is designed to empower high school students with comprehensive agricultural training while instilling the core values of LDRSHIP. Our mission is to bridge the gap between education and employment by providing hands-on experiences, mentorship from Veterans, and fostering ethical behavior. We aim to prepare students for successful careers in agriculture, ensuring they possess both the technical skills and moral integrity needed to contribute positively to the agricultural industry and society as a whole.
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Chicken Care
This class focuses on the proper methods for collecting and handling eggs to ensure their quality and safety. Participants will learn the importance of daily collection to prevent breakage and pest issues, as well as the best storage practices in a cool, dry environment. Additionally, the class emphasizes careful handling techniques to avoid cracks and contamination, and it advises cleaning eggs only when absolutely necessary to preserve their natural protective coating
This class focuses on the proper methods for collecting and handling eggs to ensure their quality and safety. Participants will learn the importance of daily collection to prevent breakage and pest issues, as well as the best storage practices in a cool, dry environment. Additionally, the class emphasizes careful handling techniques to avoid cracks and contamination, and it advises cleaning eggs only when absolutely necessary to preserve their natural protective coating
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Goat Care
This program provides a comprehensive grooming and health check routine for goats. Participants will learn to use a soft brush to remove dirt and loose hair, focusing on sensitive areas like the belly, legs, and face. It covers hoof inspection and trimming to maintain proper shape, bathing with mild soap, and thorough rinsing. Additionally, the program includes ear and eye cleaning, checking for pests, and examining the coat and skin for irritation or abnormalities.
This program provides a comprehensive grooming and health check routine for goats. Participants will learn to use a soft brush to remove dirt and loose hair, focusing on sensitive areas like the belly, legs, and face. It covers hoof inspection and trimming to maintain proper shape, bathing with mild soap, and thorough rinsing. Additionally, the program includes ear and eye cleaning, checking for pests, and examining the coat and skin for irritation or abnormalities.
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Feeding & Watering Large Animals
This program outlines essential care practices for cattle and goats, focusing on watering, feeding hay, and cleanliness. Water quality is crucial, necessitating regular checks for contaminants. Hay feeding varies by animal type, with specific recommendations for legume and grass hay, feeding frequency, and amounts based on body weight. Cleanliness is vital, involving regular hutch cleaning and pest control to ensure a healthy environment.
This program outlines essential care practices for cattle and goats, focusing on watering, feeding hay, and cleanliness. Water quality is crucial, necessitating regular checks for contaminants. Hay feeding varies by animal type, with specific recommendations for legume and grass hay, feeding frequency, and amounts based on body weight. Cleanliness is vital, involving regular hutch cleaning and pest control to ensure a healthy environment.
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Show Cattle Training
This program emphasizes proper care for cattle and goats, focusing on watering, hay feeding, and cleanliness. Cattle need water twice daily, while goats require fresh water daily. Regular checks for water quality are essential. Hay type and feeding frequency vary by animal, with specific recommendations for legume and grass hay based on their needs. Maintaining cleanliness in hutches is crucial, requiring regular cleaning and pest control to ensure a healthy environment.
This program emphasizes proper care for cattle and goats, focusing on watering, hay feeding, and cleanliness. Cattle need water twice daily, while goats require fresh water daily. Regular checks for water quality are essential. Hay type and feeding frequency vary by animal, with specific recommendations for legume and grass hay based on their needs. Maintaining cleanliness in hutches is crucial, requiring regular cleaning and pest control to ensure a healthy environment.
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Manual Reference
This program teaches users how to effectively utilize the equipment manual. Key steps include reviewing the table of contents for important sections like safety and troubleshooting, familiarizing with terminology and symbols, and reading safety precautions. Users should thoroughly understand operating instructions and maintenance guidelines. Practical operation must follow the manual, and users are encouraged to ask questions and participate in training.
This program teaches users how to effectively utilize the equipment manual. Key steps include reviewing the table of contents for important sections like safety and troubleshooting, familiarizing with terminology and symbols, and reading safety precautions. Users should thoroughly understand operating instructions and maintenance guidelines. Practical operation must follow the manual, and users are encouraged to ask questions and participate in training.
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Preventative Maintenance / Checks & Services (PMCS)
This program emphasizes preventive maintenance for equipment. Participants will visually inspect for wear, leaks, and damage, check hoses and fluid levels, and clean surfaces and filters. Proper adjustments of belts and components are essential, along with replacing worn parts and adhering to disposal protocols. Operational tests ensure functionality and safety.
This program emphasizes preventive maintenance for equipment. Participants will visually inspect for wear, leaks, and damage, check hoses and fluid levels, and clean surfaces and filters. Proper adjustments of belts and components are essential, along with replacing worn parts and adhering to disposal protocols. Operational tests ensure functionality and safety.
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Farm Site Cleanup (Lean 5S's)
The 5S system enhances farm efficiency through five steps. Sort involves removing unnecessary items to eliminate clutter. Set in Order focuses on organizing tools and equipment for easy access. Shine emphasizes maintaining cleanliness for safety and functionality. Standardize establishes procedures for consistent application of the first three steps. Finally, Sustain fosters discipline and continuous improvement through training and reviews.
The 5S system enhances farm efficiency through five steps. Sort involves removing unnecessary items to eliminate clutter. Set in Order focuses on organizing tools and equipment for easy access. Shine emphasizes maintaining cleanliness for safety and functionality. Standardize establishes procedures for consistent application of the first three steps. Finally, Sustain fosters discipline and continuous improvement through training and reviews.
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Farm Tool & Equipment Safety
The training process starts with a needs assessment to identify requirements by evaluating tools, personnel skills, and safety topics through surveys. Relevant training materials are then created, ensuring clarity and compliance. Logistics are organized for scheduling and a distraction-free environment. Training is delivered interactively, covering key safety topics with hands-on demonstrations for practice and feedback.
The training process starts with a needs assessment to identify requirements by evaluating tools, personnel skills, and safety topics through surveys. Relevant training materials are then created, ensuring clarity and compliance. Logistics are organized for scheduling and a distraction-free environment. Training is delivered interactively, covering key safety topics with hands-on demonstrations for practice and feedback.
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Farm Equipment Cleaning
You'll learn how to gather the right supplies and ensure safety through personal protective equipment. The course covers the proper inspection of equipment before and after cleaning, techniques for removing dirt and debris, and effective washing methods that protect delicate components. You'll also gain hands-on experience in lubricating and performing maintenance tasks, ensuring everything is in top working condition.
You'll learn how to gather the right supplies and ensure safety through personal protective equipment. The course covers the proper inspection of equipment before and after cleaning, techniques for removing dirt and debris, and effective washing methods that protect delicate components. You'll also gain hands-on experience in lubricating and performing maintenance tasks, ensuring everything is in top working condition.
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Mower Certificate Program
This course teaches you how to safely operate and maintain a mower. You'll learn to inspect the mower, understand its controls, and start it while using personal protective equipment. The course covers effective mowing techniques, proper maintenance after use, and troubleshooting common issues. You'll also learn to follow environmental regulations and keep accurate records of operations and maintenance, ensuring the mower stays in top condition for future use.
This course teaches you how to safely operate and maintain a mower. You'll learn to inspect the mower, understand its controls, and start it while using personal protective equipment. The course covers effective mowing techniques, proper maintenance after use, and troubleshooting common issues. You'll also learn to follow environmental regulations and keep accurate records of operations and maintenance, ensuring the mower stays in top condition for future use.
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Grain Bin Operations
This course teaches the safe inspection, operation, and maintenance of grain bins. You'll learn to check for structural integrity and safety, prepare for loading and unloading, and safely enter the bin using fall protection. The course covers monitoring grain conditions, responding to emergencies, and performing thorough cleaning and maintenance. You'll also focus on effective record-keeping for operations and personnel training, ensuring compliance and safety in grain handling practices.
This course teaches the safe inspection, operation, and maintenance of grain bins. You'll learn to check for structural integrity and safety, prepare for loading and unloading, and safely enter the bin using fall protection. The course covers monitoring grain conditions, responding to emergencies, and performing thorough cleaning and maintenance. You'll also focus on effective record-keeping for operations and personnel training, ensuring compliance and safety in grain handling practices.
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Grain Hauling Operations
This course covers the essential steps for safely transporting grain using a hauling vehicle. You’ll learn to conduct thorough pre-trip inspections, ensuring all systems are functional and the vehicle is properly loaded while adhering to weight limits. The course emphasizes safe driving practices and monitoring conditions during transport. You’ll also gain skills for unloading grain safely at the destination and performing post-trip inspections to identify any maintenance needs.
This course covers the essential steps for safely transporting grain using a hauling vehicle. You’ll learn to conduct thorough pre-trip inspections, ensuring all systems are functional and the vehicle is properly loaded while adhering to weight limits. The course emphasizes safe driving practices and monitoring conditions during transport. You’ll also gain skills for unloading grain safely at the destination and performing post-trip inspections to identify any maintenance needs.
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Drone Crop Management Familiarization
This course explores the transformative role of drones in agriculture, covering their applications in crop management and yield optimization. You'll learn about different drone types, their components, and the regulations governing their use. Practical flying exercises and data analysis will equip you with the skills needed for effective agricultural operations, while hands-on training will prepare you for real-world applications.
This course explores the transformative role of drones in agriculture, covering their applications in crop management and yield optimization. You'll learn about different drone types, their components, and the regulations governing their use. Practical flying exercises and data analysis will equip you with the skills needed for effective agricultural operations, while hands-on training will prepare you for real-world applications.
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About your Instructor
Get to know our passionate instructors who bring their love for agriculture to every class. They're here to inspire and support you on your learning journey, ensuring you get the most out of your experience.
FAQs
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.