Our 2025–2026 modules are built to
inspire curiosity,
Build practical ag skills,
and connect students with
real-world opportunities in agriculture.
WHAT WE OFFER:
The Nebraska Agriculture Academy provides hybrid education to students grades 7-12. Our goal is to make it possible for homeschool students across Nebraska to participate in FFA and learn about agriculture. To make this possible, we provide an extensive Course Catalog. We have classes available for the 2024 - 2025 school year. Check them out below!
**Remember, in order to participate in FFA, a student must be enrolled in 10 weeks of modules for Junior High and 15 weeks of modules for High School.
Choose Your Pathway
Junior MODULES
Junior High students | 7TH AND 8TH GRADE
These module offerings are specific to students who are in 7th and 8th Grade. Nebraska Agriculture Academy defines “7th and 8th Grade” as students who are 12-14 years old. These four junior modules lay a firm foundation for those who seek involvement in our agriculture program by demonstrating the inner-workings of the three-circle model: Classroom, Supervised Agricultural Experiences, and FFA.
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Pathways In Agriculture - Session 1
September 2 - October 3
Prerequisite: Must be in 7th or 8th Grade
Description: The Pathways in Agriculture Mini Module is designed to develop inquiry and communication skills while also providing an understanding and awareness of careers in agriculture for 7th and 8th-grade students. Students will research and communicate with a variety of people working in agriculture careers, develop a poster board of student findings, and prepare to discuss the career requirements of the people interviewed.
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Leadership Basics - Session 2
October 6 - November 7
Prerequisite: Must be in 7th or 8th Grade
Description: The Leadership Basics Mini Module develops the ability of 7th and 8th graders to competently express themselves as they assume the responsibilities of leadership within the agriculture industry. Students will also be introduced to various competitions and leadership opportunities within the FFA organization.
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Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE) Basics - Session 4
January 5 - February 6
Prerequisite: Must be in 8th Grade
Description: Through this module, students will gain a greater understanding of what a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) is, how it’s designed and conducted, and best reflective practices through these real-world experiences. Experiences develop career and employability skills in alignment with the students’ personal goals. SAEs are unique to each student and may be structured as a student business, internship, or research experiment/study. Experiences may be paid or unpaid based on local resources and opportunities.
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FFA Basics - Session 5
February 19 - March 13
Prerequisite: Must be in 8th Grade
Description: Students will gain knowledge of leadership and competitive opportunities to prepare for starting their freshman year. By this time, junior high students will have been exposed to junior high competitive events, and the purpose of this class is to highlight the expanded opportunities in FFA once they’re a freshman. Students will also be able to demonstrate parliamentary procedure to conduct an orderly and efficient meeting, communicate and participate effectively as a team member, demonstrate critical thinking, and use teamwork for effective decision making.
Beginning Modules
First-Year High School Students
These three beginning modules, Intro to Ag 1, 2, and 3 are to be taken in conjunction with one another. If a student is starting the program as a senior, they are welcome to opt out of Intro to Ag 3 to take an Intermediate or Advanced module.
These introductory modules for the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Career Cluster provide a knowledge base in the major components of the industry. Learners will be exposed to a broad range of agriculture, food, and natural resources careers, cluster foundation knowledge and skills, and an introduction to leadership development and the National FFA Organization (FFA). Classroom and laboratory activities are supplemented through supervised agricultural experiences, career exploration activities, and FFA leadership programs & activities.
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Introduction to Agriculture - Session 1
September 2 - October 3
Prerequisites: Must be in 9th Grade
Description: This specific module focuses on leadership development by achieving the student’s Greenhand Degree (ex., reciting the FFA Creed) and recognizing various opportunities provided by the National FFA Organization. Upon completion of this module, students will be recognized at our FFA Banquet in the Spring and awarded their Greenhand Degree pin.
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Introduction to Agriculture - Session 2
October 6th - November 7th
Prerequisites: Taken Intro to Ag 1
Description: This module serves as an extension of Introduction to Agriculture 1. This specific module focuses on Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) development and navigating the Agriculture Experience Tracker (AET) software. This online software is
used to track time and money that’s gained through the student’s SAE. Upon completion of this module, students will have an active SAE started or expanded. -
Introduction to Agriculture - Session 3
November 10th - December 19th
Prerequisites: Intro to Ag1 and Intro to Ag 2
Description: This module serves as an extension of Introduction to Agriculture 1 and 2. This specific module focuses on the different pathways within agriculture and allows students to explore each pathway that’s offered in the program.
Intermediate Modules
9TH - 12TH GRADES | High School Students
The purpose of Intermediate Modules is to allow students to explore their interests in various pathways in agriculture. Through these modules, students will have a focused curriculum in five-week groups instead of the traditional eighteen-week course. This allows students to perfect their craft in agriculture in sprints with breaks in between!
Session 1 - Sep. 2 - Oct. 3
Plant Science 1 - Session 1
Prerequisites: Introduction to Agriculture 1, 2, and 3
Description: This module examines the scientific concepts related to plant systems. Students will examine plant classification, taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, genetics, and asexual and sexual propagation.
Environmental and Natural Resources - Session 1
Prerequisites: Introduction to Agriculture 1, 2, and 3
Description: This module provides opportunities for students to increase awareness of the close ties amongst living organisms as well as natural and environmental concerns with the interrelationships of living organisms and the world around us. Students are exposed to careers related to natural resources systems. Students also examine Nebraska’s natural resources and management techniques including range lands, soils, wildlife, aquatics and forestry.
Session 2 - Oct. 6 - Nov. 7
Introduction to Power, Structural, and Technical - Session 2
Prerequisites: Introduction to Agriculture 1, 2, and 3
Description: The purpose of this module is to explore the different areas in power, structural, and technical. This includes woodworking, welding, areas of construction, and mechanics. Students will build a project by the end, and it’s encouraged they have access to a mentor to help coach them through the project the student decides to build. Some past examples include building a fire pit, kitchen island, detailing a vehicle, leather working, welding horseshoe decor, and feeding pens with stalls for lambs.
Plant Science 2 - Session 2
Prerequisites: Introduction to Agriculture 1, 2, and 3 and Plant Science 1
Description: This module is designed as an extension of the Plant Science 1 course by expanding upon the scientific concepts and learning how to care for the plant once germinated or propagated. Students will develop an understanding of plant nutrition and growth and explore various production methods.
Session 3 - Nov. 10 - Dec. 19
Introduction to Poultry - Session 3
Prerequisites: Introduction to Agriculture 1, 2, and 3
Description: The Introduction to Poultry module focuses on basic scientific principles and processes that are involved in poultry industry history and importance, physiology, breeding, nutrition, and care in preparation for an animal systems career. Topics include poultry diseases, nutrition, industry issues, career opportunities and poultry evaluation.
Agricultural Leadership and Career Readiness - Session 3
Prerequisites: Introduction to Agriculture 1, 2, and 3
Description: The Agricultural Leadership and Career Readiness Module includes leadership in a community, leadership concepts/applications, characteristics of an effective leader, characteristics of an effective manager, and a related practicum demonstrating contribution to society.
Session 4 - Jan. 5 - feb. 6
Introduction to Large Animals - Session 4
Prerequisites: Introduction to Agriculture 1, 2, and 3
Description: The Introduction to Large Animals Module focuses on the basic scientific principles and processes that are involved in large animal physiology, breeding, nutrition, and care in preparation for an animal systems career. Topics include animal diseases, introduction to animal science, animal nutrition, animal science issues, career opportunities, and animal evaluation.
Session 5 - feb. 9 - Mar. 13
Equine Science - Session 5
Prerequisites: Introduction to Agriculture 1, 2, and 3
Description: The Equine Science module introduces students to the scientific principles of breeding and husbandry of horses, including the production, care, and management of horses. Students will be introduced to classification of breeds of horses, as well as nutrition, reproduction, and disease prevention and management.
*NEW* Poultry Nutrition - Session 5
Prerequisites: Introduction to Agriculture 1, 2, and 3, Intro to Poultry
Description: This module dives into the science of feeding poultry for optimal health, growth, and production. Students will explore key nutritional concepts, including nutrient requirements, feed formulation, and the role of different feed ingredients in poultry diets. Emphasis is placed on understanding how nutrition impacts poultry performance, biosecurity, and overall flock management. Through hands-on activities, real-world case studies, and practical applications, students will strengthen their ability to make informed decisions about poultry nutrition in both small- and large-scale operations.
Session 6 - Mar. 16 - Apr. 24
Introduction to Small Animals - Session 6
Prerequisites: Introduction to Agriculture 1, 2, and 3
Description: Introduction to Small Animals includes breeding, grooming, care, and marketing of companion animals. Alongside, students will create a management plan with a companion animal of their choice. This curriculum will include exotic pet management as well.
Advanced MODULES
11TH AND 12TH GRADE
The purpose of the Advanced Modules is to allow students to perfect their craft within agriculture as they finalize their high school career. These modules prepare students to be immersed in the workplace by providing hands-on experiences, job shadowing experiences, and Socratic Seminars to develop conversational skills in an area of agriculture that students choose to focus on.
Veterinary Science 1 - Session 2
Prerequisites: Must be in 11th or 12th grade and have taken the following courses: Introduction to Agriculture 1, 2, and 3 and two animal-focused intermediate modules.
Description: This module introduces students to the basics of veterinary care and is to be taken in conjunction with Veterinary Science 2. The central focus of the curriculum is to cultivate technical skills crucial for effective animal health care with an emphasis on prevention, diagnosis, and treatment techniques.
Veterinary Science 2 - Session 3
Prerequisites: Must be in 11th or 12th grade and have taken the following courses: Introduction to Agriculture 1, 2, and 3, two animal-focused intermediate modules,
Veterinary Science 1.
Description: This module introduces students to the basics of veterinary care and is to be taken in conjunction with Veterinary Science 1. Proficiency in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment techniques will be achieved through hands-on skill practice. Integrating knowledge into CASE Study Problems will further develop problem-solving abilities and provide insight into the practical implications of veterinary science across diverse contexts.
*NEW* Livestock Reproduction - Session 4
Prerequisites: Must be in 11th or 12th grade and have taken the following courses: Introduction to Agriculture 1, 2, and 3, Intro to Large Animals, Intro to Poultry, and Equine Science
Description: This advanced module provides an in-depth exploration of reproductive systems, breeding practices, and reproductive technologies in poultry, equine, beef cattle, dairy cattle, and sheep. Students will examine anatomy and physiology, reproductive cycles, and management techniques specific to each species. Topics include artificial insemination, embryo transfer, fertility evaluation, and reproductive health. Through case studies, lab investigations, and industry-based scenarios, students will build the knowledge and technical skills needed to support reproductive success in a variety of large animal production systems.
Horticulture & Floriculture - Session 4
Prerequisites: Must be in 11th or 12th grade and have taken the following courses: Introduction to Agriculture 1, 2, and 3, and two plant-focused standard modules.
Description: This course will provide students with the necessary knowledge to apply design principles in the floral industry. Topics include history of the floral industry, processing techniques and tools, trends, and flower and foliage identification important in the design of quality floral arrangements.
Crop Management & Agronomy - Session 6
Prerequisites: Must be in 11th or 12th grade and have taken the following courses: Introduction to Agriculture 1, 2, and 3, and two plant-focused standard modules.
Description: This course investigates advanced crop management and production management topics. Students develop an understanding of nutrition and fertilization methods, resource management, pest management, technology use, marketing, and sustainable systems.
Foundations in Personal Finance - Session 5
Prerequisites: Must be in 11th or 12th grade and have taken the following courses: Introduction to Agriculture 1, 2, and 3, and three intermediate modules in any pathway.
Description: This module is meant to be taken in conjunction with Agribusiness Entrepreneurship. Ramsey solutions will be leading the course content,t with each week focusing on a certain area of personal finance: budgeting basics, credit and debt, income and taxes, and investing and retirement.
Agribusiness Entrepreneurship - Session 6
Prerequisites: Must be in 11th or 12th grade and have taken the following courses: Introduction to Agriculture 1, 2, and 3, and three intermediate modules in any pathway, and Foundations in Personal Finance.
Description: This module is meant to be taken in conjunction with Foundations in Personal Finance. Through this module, students will follow and compare the two sample agribusinesses. They will also build financial statements for the two businesses. After learning how to build financial statements for the example businesses, they will build them for their businesses. As a final project, students will pitch their business to potential investors.
Agricultural Work-Based Learning - Session 6
Prerequisites: Must be in 11th or 12th grade and have taken the following courses: Introduction to Agriculture 1, 2, and 3, and three intermediate modules in any pathway.
Description: This immersive, hands-on course offers students the opportunity to explore careers in agriculture through a structured apprenticeship experience. Over three weeks, students will work alongside professionals in an agricultural field of their choice, applying classroom knowledge in real-world settings. Through active participation, reflection, and skill-building, students will gain valuable industry insight, develop professional competencies, and take meaningful steps toward future career goals in agriculture.
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Crossroads modules
Bridging gaps, experiences, and pathways in agriculture.
Crossroads Modules are inclusive, multi-grade learning experiences designed for students in grades 7–12. These modules offer a unique opportunity for learners at different stages of their ag journey to come together, collaborate, and explore key themes in agriculture. Like a true crossroads, these classes represent points where diverse learning paths meet—where beginners and experienced students alike can engage with meaningful content from their perspective.
A defining feature of Crossroads Modules is their revisitability. Students are encouraged to take these modules multiple times throughout their ag education experience. As they grow in knowledge, skills, and confidence, their takeaways from the same module will evolve, leading to deeper understanding, more advanced contributions, and new insights each time. The result is a layered, student-centered approach that supports continuous growth.
Agriscience Fair 1 - Session 1
Prerequisites: Must be at least a 7th Grader
Description: The purpose of the Agriscience Fair Module is to build awareness of science through research of current and diverse agricultural issues and to cultivate career readiness skills through the interaction of students, educators, the public, and the research community. Students will design their agriscience project within an agricultural pathway they’re interested in. If students would like to compete in FFA with their Agriscience Fair project and need guidance writing the required written report, it’s encouraged to take Agriscience Fair 2.
*NEW* Agriscience Fair 2 - Session 2
Prerequisites: Must be at least a 7th Grader, Agriscience Fair 1
Description: This one-on-one-based module focuses on guiding students in creating the required written report portion of the student’s research for submitting for State FFA review. All students will develop and submit a written report as their final grade, so it’s recommended that students have an intermediate understanding of English writing principles.
*NEW* Supervised Agricultural Experience Builder - Session 1
Prerequisites: Must be at least a 7th Grader
Description: This engaging module supports students in starting a new SAE, expanding a current project, or exploring different SAE options. Students will dive into the types of SAEs, develop personalized plans, and receive one-on-one support with record book entries—tracking hours, finances, and skills. Whether you're a first-time SAE student or looking to take your project to the next level, this course helps you build a meaningful, well-documented experience that reflects your passions and goals in agriculture.
FFA +
FFA+ Modules are free, optional, and limited-time learning experiences designed to enhance and extend students’ time in the ag program. These modules offer bonus content beyond the required 15 weeks of core classes, giving students the chance to dive deeper into niche topics, develop new skills, or explore personal interests in agriculture.
*NEW* School-Based Enterprise - LAUNCH! - Session 1-6
Prerequisites: Must be at least a 9th Grader
Description: Launch! is a year-long program that takes high school students through
The entrepreneurial process is from no idea or plans to the creation of a valuable,
sustainable business that solves a real-world problem for real-world customers.
Students will receive in-person training focused on planning, launching, and running School-Based Enterprises within their school environment. This program does not guarantee funding but provides the opportunity to compete for funding in a pitch competition. This funding is used to assist in launching and running the School-Based
Enterprise. Participating programs will send a teacher and a team of 4-6 students to the in-person training to make plans and execute the business. The teacher will select specific students who will serve as leaders of the School-Based Enterprise and participate in the Launch! Program events.
Training topics include:
Business ideation
Testing and validating businesses
Business model planning
Business financials
Creating a student management team
Building a business advisor team
Learning to pitch a business
Business planning and turnover
How to navigate a school board
Program Overview:
This training occurs at five training sessions held across the state and seven monthly sessions of Zoom calls with an Engler mentor.
Teacher’s Assistant - Remote
Prerequisites: Must be in 11th or 12th grade and have taken the module they plan to assist with.
Description: This module provides upperclassmen with the opportunity to collaborate with an agriculture teacher, gaining insights into the intricacies of developing an online module, creating curriculum, and implementing grading techniques. It is highly recommended for students considering a career in education.
New parent cohorts
Designed to bring families into the ag experience, FFA Parent Cohorts provide a space for connection, support, and shared learning. Whether you’re brand new to FFA or eager to help build a stronger ag community, these groups are here to walk the journey with you.
First-Time FFA Families
For parents/guardians of students who are new to agricultural education or FFA.
Description: This cohort is designed to help families understand the FFA experience from the ground up. We’ll walk through what FFA is, how it works, how to support your student through SAEs, events, and leadership opportunities, and how to navigate the chapter calendar. Think of this group as your guidebook—and support system—for your student’s first steps in FFA.
FFA Connect: Parent Partners
For returning FFA parents passionate about student success and building community.
Description: This cohort brings together parents who want to create opportunities for students to connect across grade levels, schools, and families. Whether it’s helping coordinate carpools, planning informal social events, or brainstorming support ideas, this group is focused on strengthening the FFA family outside the classroom. It’s perfect for parents who love getting involved and want to help shape a welcoming, supportive ag program culture.