Agriculture Program
Welcome to the Agriculture Program at the Cass Career Center in Harrisonville, MO. We service over 140 students from Harrisonville, Lee's Summit, and Raymore-Peculiar.
We have a proud history in Cass County which dates back to 1926. We have a long tradition of preparing today's students into tomorrow's leaders in agriculture, natural resources, science, business, engineering, and public service. We strive to develop student potential in premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.
This web page contains information on Agriculture Courses, Supervised Agricultural Experience Programs, and the Cass Career Center FFA Chapter.
Agriculture Program Information
- Agriculture and FFA Calendar
- Courses and Curriculum
- Ag Tool Safety Checklist
- Supervised Agriculture Experience Projects
Agriculture and FFA Calendar
June 2025:
June 9-13 – State FFA Leadership Camp at Lake of the Ozarks
June 13-15 – State FFA HYMAX Academy at Lake of the Ozarks
June 23-25 – NAAE Region IV Conference, Gaylord, MI
July 2025:
July 7-8 – District FFA Fair, Marshall, MO
July 20-24 – MVATA Conference at Springfield, MO
July 25 – Area FFA Volleyball Tournament, 9am at Adrian
July 28-31 – Cass County Junior Livestock Shows & Auction at Harrisonville North Park
August 2025:
August 4 – FFA Projects delivered to MO State Fair
August 5-6 – Set Up Projects at MO State Fair
August 7-17 – FFA Projects at MO State Fair
August 12 – FFA Food Insecurity Meal Packing at MO State Fair
Thursday, August 14 – Trap Team Parent Meeting, 8pm at CCC
Thursday, August 21 – Trap Practice, 5-7pm at Pole Cat
August 23 – Area 4-H/FFA Horse Show, 9am in Drexel
Wednesday, August 27 – FFA Ice Cream Social, 7pm at CCC
Thursday, August 28 – Trap Practice, 5-7pm at Pole Cat
September 2025:
Thursday, September 4 – FFA Officer Meeting during RTI Time at CCC
Thursday, September 4 – Trap Practice, 5-7pm at Pole Cat
Wednesday, September 10 – Area Trap League, 7:30pm at Adrian
Thursday, September 11 – September FFA Meeting during RTI Time at HHS PAC
Thursday, September 11 – Trap Practice, 5-7pm at Pole Cat
Friday, September 12 – FFA help with East Lynne Rodeo
Saturday, September 13 – FFA help with East Lynne Rodeo
September 15 – Area FFA Leadership Conference at Butler High School, 9am (Rituals Contest starts at 8:30)
Wednesday, September 17 - Area Trap League, 7:30pm at Adrian
Friday, September 19 – FFA Float in HHS Homecoming Parade
Monday, September 22 – FFA Fundraiser Kickoff during the day at CCC
Wednesday, September 24 - Area Trap League, 7:30pm at Adrian
Thursday, September 25 - Trap Practice, 5-7pm at Pole Cat
September 27 – State Fall Classic Trap at Linn Creek
September 29 – Area Ag Teacher Professional Development Workshop, 4:30 at Sherwood High School
October 2025:
Wednesday, October 1 - Area Trap League, 7:30pm at Adrian
Thursday, October 2 - FFA Officer Meeting during RTI Time at CCC
Thursday, October 2 - Trap Practice, 5-7pm at Pole Cat
October 3 – FFA helps set up Log Cabin Festival during school
October 4 – FFA Petting Zoo at Log Cabin Festival, 10am-2pm
Wednesday, October 8 - Area Trap League, 7:30pm at Adrian
Thursday, October 9 - October FFA Meeting during RTI Time at HHS PAC
October 11 – Area Barnwarming Dance, 7-10pm in Clinton
October 21 – 22 – FFA Fundraiser Due
October 28 – 31 – National FFA Convention
November 2025:
November 5 – Area Fall FFA Speech Contest, 4:30 at Archie High School
Thursday, November 6 - November FFA Meeting during RTI Time at HHS PAC
Thursday, November 6 – FFA Community Service Armed Forces Collection, 7-8pm at HHS or CCC
November 12 – District Fall FFA Speech Contest, 4pm at UCM
December 2025:
December 3 & 4 – FFA Fundraiser Delivery
Thursday, December 18 – FFA Christmas Party at CCC, 6-8pm
January 2026:
January 6 – FFA Greenhand Motivational Conference at Missouri State Fairgrounds
Thursday, January 8 - January FFA Meeting during RTI Time at HHS PAC
January 22 – State FFA Degree Pre-Screening, 4:30pm
February 2026:
February 2 – State Degree & Proficiency Selection, 9am at Adrian High School
Thursday, February 5 - FFA Officer Meeting during RTI Time at CCC
Thursday, February 12 – February FFA Meeting during RTI Time at HHS PAC
February 15-21 – FFA Week
Monday, February 16 – FFA Officer Winter Retreat during day at CCC
Tuesday, February 17 – FFA Proclamation at Board of Alderman Meeting, 6pm at City Hall – Mazzio Pizza afterward
Thursday, February 19 – FFA Breakfast/Lunch at CCC
Friday, February 20 – Western Farm Show FFA Field Trip
March 2026:
March 5 – Area/State FFA Officer Selection, 2:30pm at Cass Career Center
March 7 – Jerry Tabb Monopoly Tournament at Cass Career Center
Thursday, March 12 – Trap Practice, 6-7pm at Pole Cat
March 19 – Area FFA Leadership Contests, 2pm & Area Awards Ceremony, 6pm, Location: Clinton High School
March 23 – MOASK IRC Testing, Adrian High School, 9am
Thursday, March 26 – Trap Practice, 6-7pm at Pole Cat
March 31 – District Ag Contest, 9am at UCM
April 2026:
Thursday, April 2 - FFA Officer Meeting during RTI Time at CCC
Thursday, April 2 – Trap Practice, 6-7pm at Pole Cat
April 2 – District FFA Leadership Contest, 4pm at UCM
April 4 – District FFA Trap at Linn Creek
Thursday, April 9 - April FFA Meeting during RTI Time at HHS PAC
Thursday, April 9 – Trap Practice, 6-7pm at Pole Cat
April 11 – State FFA Agriscience Fair at MU
April 11 – State FFA Star Interviews in Columbia
April 15 – 17 – State FFA Convention at MU
Monday, April 20 – FFA Banquet Planning, 7pm at City Park
Thursday, April 23 – Trap Practice, 6-7pm at Pole Cat
Monday, April 27 – FFA Banquet Planning, 7pm at HHS
Tuesday, April 28 – FFA Officer Interviews after school
April 29 – Cass Career Center FFA Banquet, 7pm at HHS
May 2026:
May 1-2 – FFA Plant Sale at Cass Career Center
May 13 – Area Ag Teacher Planning Meeting, 4:30pm at Cass Career Center
May 18-19 - FFA Agribusiness (Points) Trip
June 2026:
June 23-25 – NAAE Region IV Conference – Branson, MO
Courses and Curriculum
SAE & Recordbook Files
- 2024-2025 Ag Science II, Vet/Equine, Ag Structures, Ag Construction SAE Guidelines
- State FFA Degree Application & Handbook
- SAE Recordbook (Excel Version) - if you would like a Google Sheets Version, email Mr. Dieckhoff
- How to Set Up SAE Recordbook Video (Part 1) - using Google Sheets
- How to Set Up SAE Recordbook Video (Part 2) - using Google Sheets
Career Portfolio Documents
- Job Application Template (Excel Version) How to Complete the Job Application Video
- Resume Template (Word Version) How to Complete Resume Video
- References Template (Word Version) How to Complete References Video
- Cover Letter Template (Word Version) How to Complete Cover Letter Video
- Follow Up Letter Template (Word Version) How to Complete Follow Up Letter Video
Google Doc & Sheets Version of these Career Portfolio Documents are available - please email Mr. Dieckhoff or Mr. Shurvington. Beginning in the Fall of 2018, students who start a new Career Portfolio will be asked to complete it using Google Docs and Sheets.
Ag Science I
Ag Science II
Agribusiness Management
Veterinary & Equine Science
Ag Construction
Ag Structures
SAE Coop
Ag Power & Mechanics
Conservation of Natural Resources
Advanced Livestock
Advanced Plant Science
Ag Tool Safety Checklist
General Shop Safety Test |
||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Woodworking Tools |
||||
|
Portable Drill |
||||
|
Belt Sander |
||||
|
Finishing Sander |
See Belt Sander Safety Test | |||
|
Power Miter Saw |
||||
|
Drill Press |
||||
|
Bench (Table) Saw |
||||
|
Sabre (Jig) Saw |
||||
|
Circular Saw |
||||
|
Reciprocating Saw |
||||
|
Router |
||||
|
Bandsaw |
||||
|
Jointer |
||||
|
Planer |
Parts ID Quiz | Safety Test | ||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Metal Working Tools |
||||
|
Bench Grinder |
||||
|
Portable Grinder |
See Bench Grinder Safety Test |
|||
|
Metal Band Saw |
||||
|
Welder |
||||
|
Oxyfuel Torch |
||||
|
Plasma Cutter |
||||
|
|
||||
|
Bobcat Skid Steer |
||||
|
Safety Manual |
Video | Manual | Quiz | |
|
Course Handbook |
Handbook | Worksheet | Test | |
|
Getting In & Starting |
Video | |||
|
Bobcat Company Safety |
Video | |||
|
Types of Bobcat Attachments |
Video | |||
|
Hooking Up Attachments & Using Pallet Forks |
Video | |||
|
Using H vs ISO Controls |
Video | |||
Supervised Agriculture Experience Projects
With supervised agricultural experience programs (SAEs), a student designs a program to gain hands-on experience and develop skills in agricultural career areas that interest them.
A SAE program is the actual, hands-on application of concepts and principles learned in the agricultural education classroom. Students are supervised by agricultural education teachers in cooperation with parents, employers and other adults who assist them in the development and achievement of their educational and career goals. There are four types of SAEs available for students at the Cass Career Center:
Exploratory
Beginning students "explore" which aspect of the agriculture and natural resource industry they are interested in through supervised study and observation. Example programs include: volunteering at a local vet office, observing wildlife in forests, helping build a picnic table, etc..
Agriscience Research
Students will develop and design a scientific experiment related to animal science, plant science, food science, or natural resources. Example programs include: testing the type of fertilizer needed to grow bedding plants, testing the water quality of streams near Harrisonville, studying the affect of ethanol production on food product prices with corn in them, etc..
Ownership
Students own a business, plants, or animals related to the agriculture or natural resource industry. Example programs include: owning a horse, owning a lawn mowing service, raising quail, operating a cow/calf herd, etc..
Placement
In this SAE, students work for a business in agriculture or natural resources. Example programs include: working at local farm, training horses, working at a local feed store, bailing hay in the summer, etc.