Missisquoi Valley Union
Middle and High School
T 802.868.7311
F 802.868.5364
175 Thunderbird Drive
Swanton, VT 05488
AGRICULTURE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
FACULTY - Office Hours
7:30 to 8:00am - 2:40 to 3:30pm
Joe Depatie- Department Leader
James Messier
Alexis Begnoche
Elizabeth Sweet
The MVU Agricultural Sciences and Technology Department offers applied science and technology courses in the instructional areas of Prevocational Agriculture, Resource Management, Animal Science, and Agricultural Mechanics. Instruction is provided and enhanced through class lectures, lab/shop activities, guest speakers, and field trips. Computer applications are included in all courses. A SAEP (Supervised Agriculture Experience Program) activity is required of all agriculture students.
Animal Science Beef & Pork Sale
The Animal Science class is selling USDA inspected, grain-fed, beef.
Please see Mr. Messier or an AG Science student for pricing and availability.
Pork Price List Beef Price List
Thunderbird Maple Products
To place an order please email Thunderbirdmaple@fnwsu.org or call 802-868-0689
Maple Products Price List
INTRODUCTORY STUDIES IN AGRISCIENCE
Gr. 9-12 1 period, 2 semesters, 1 credit
INTRO TO APPLIED MECHANICAL
TECHNOLOGY IN AGRICULTURE
Gr. 9-12 1 period, 2 semesters, 1 credit
AG GENERAL TECHNOLOGY
Gr. 9-12 1 period, 2 semesters, 1 credit
AG FACILITIES REPAIR & MAINTENANCE
Gr. 9-12 1 period, 2 semesters, 1 credit
APPLIED MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY I
Gr. 10-12 2 periods, 2 semesters, 2 credits
APPLIED MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY II
Gr. 11-12 2 periods, 2 semesters, 2 credits
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT I
Gr. 10-12 1 period, 2 semesters, 1 credit
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT II
Gr. 11-12 2 periods, 2 semesters, 2 credits
Prerequisites: Resource Management I or Biology
APPLIED MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY I
Gr. 10-12 2 periods 2 semesters 2 credits
Prerequisites: Instructor Approval
APPLIED MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY II
II Gr. 11-12 2 periods, 2 semesters, 2 credits
Grade 11; successful completion of Applied Mechanical Technology I,
Instructor Approval, and have industry accepted attendance
ANIMAL SCIENCE I
Gr. 10-12 1 period, 2 semesters, 1 credit
Prerequisites:Instructor Approval
ANIMAL SCIENCE II
Gr. 11-12 2 periods, 2 semesters, 2 credits
Prerequisites: Instructor Approval
AG & NATURAL RESOURCES SEMINAR
Gr. 12 2 Semesters, 1 credit
Prerequisites: Level I and II MVU Agricultural Sciences and Technology courses
and instructors recommendation. Must be taken in conjunction with
AG 0477 Ag & Natural Resources Cooperative Work Experience.
AG & NATURAL RESOURCE WORK EXPERIENCE
Gr. 12 2, Semesters, 2 credits
Prerequisites: Level I and II MVU Agricultural Sciences and Technology courses and
instructors recommendation. Must be taken in conjunction with
AG 0475 Ag & Natural Resources Seminar.
