R L Rayford CC: Where Learning Meets Oppurtunites!

This course will expose students to the identification of commonly used woody landscape plants and allow students to learn the uses and growth requirements of these plants in landscape settings. Labs will be devoted primarily to the identification of the plants, while lectures will cover both identification and landscape use and requirements. 

 This course covers all types of ornamental and turf pests, common diseases, identification, symptoms, life cycle and control. Other topics include safety, application and laws. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be ready to take the Missouri test for private pesticide application and category 3 application. 

 This course will expose students to the identification of commonly used herbaceous landscape plants and allow students to learn the uses and growth requirements of these plants in landscape settings. Labs will be devoted to the identification and production of the plants, while lectures will cover both identification and landscape use & requirements. .

 Study includes management functions and economics of agriculture organizations and operations including input-output analysis, efficient allocations of resources, enterprise combinations, and budget analysis. 

 This course is a basic introduction to small engine and power sports equipment repair.  Laboratory instruction will provide students an opportunity to safely perform engine and equipment service, maintenance, basic troubleshooting and repair of common landscaping, agriculture, and power sports equipment. 

 This course provides an introduction to farm animal industries, breeds, numbers, distribution, nutrition, heredity, reproduction, health and products. 

 This course will provide an introduction to the basic and applied science of the horse. A wide range of topics related to the equine industry will be presented. Basics of equine management along with overview of the equine industry and career choices will be examined. Other topics will include nutrition, confirmation, reproduction and overall health care of the horse. 

 This course focuses on plant growth and development for all types of plants through classroom and laboratory instruction. Relationships between soils and plants, introduction to soils, nutrient availability, water holding ability, vegetative resource management, proper application of plant foods, and interpretation of soil test analysis results will be included. .

 This class provides an overview of the management and conservation of wildlife animals and their habitats. 

 This course deals with all areas of greenhouse operations. Specific areas include herbaceous plant identification, growing structures, layout, environment, plant growth and development, growth regulation, identification, propagation, growing medium, containers, cultural care and plant nutrition. .

This lecture/lab course includes the basic principles of landscape design, plan reading, plant installation methods, layout considerations, special features and time estimating through a combination of lecture and laboratory instruction. Aftercare and maintenance of interior and exterior landscapes will also be included. 

This is a basic course in the management and operations of an agricultural business. Included is net worth, profit/loss, employee relations, credit, business management and liability. Current technologies for managing and marketing a Turf and Landscape business will be introduced. .