Description of Duties

The advisory council is comprised of agricultural industry representatives from various agri-businesses and experts in the local community. They meet biannually to review the curriculum offerings and give advice on current and new endeavors for the agricultural education program for the Oconto Falls Public Schools. If you would like to join our team, please contact the chairperson or other team members listed in the right column.

Meeting Dates

  • Monday, May TBA, 2018 @ 7:30 p.m. in the OFHS Ag Room
  • Fall 2018 TBA
  • Spring 2018 TBA

ADVISORY COUNCIL RESOURCES

Click on the images to access information portals and documents to evaluate and keep current with agricultural education advancements.
National AFNR Standards
WI AFNR Standards
FFA Standards Allignment

Council Members

Mr. Kurt Steffel
Dairy & Swine Rep
​Chairperson, 920.373.3463
​steffel.farms@yahoo.com
Mr. Mark Alden
NWTC Rep
Mr. Brian Rieth
Ag Finance Rep
Dr. Paul Yatso
​Veterinarian Rep
Mrs. Kelly Buhrandt
Agronomy Rep
Mr. Al Stranz
Natural Resources Rep
Mr. Eric Larsen
CESA & Assessment Rep
Mr. Jim Damp
Aquaculture Rep
VACANCY
Horticulture Rep
Mrs. Denise Guelig
Food Service and Cooking Rep
Mrs. Candie Lehto
​Curriculum & Grant Writing Rep
Mr. Ken Harter
Oconto County Farm Bureau & School Board Liaison Rep
Mrs. Mariah Markhardt
Washington Middle School Agricultural Educator
Mr. Walter Taylor
Oconto Falls High School Agricultural Educator

Meeting Minutes
Welcome to our online, transparent, and fluid curriculum posting. Curriculum is always improving to meet the needs of learners. Our talented team works hard to keep current practices, knowledge, skills, and assessment progressive and applicable for learners.

With that being said, the documents shared below are always underconstruction and development. If you have feedback for a course, please contact an Advisory Board member or educator.
ABS - AGRIBUSINESS SYSTEMS CAREER PATHWAY
Specific courses not offered. See OFHS Business Dept for offerings. Agribusiness standards integrated into courses at the current time.
AS - ANIMAL SYSTEMS CAREER PATHWAY
BT - BIOTECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS CAREER PATHWAY
Specific courses not offered. See OFHS Science Dept for offerings. BT standards integrated into courses at the current time.
  • Genetics Curriculum
  • Biotechnology Curriculum
FPP - FOOD PRODUCTION AND PROCESSING SYSTEMS CAREER PATHWAY
ESS - ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICE SYSTEMS CAREER PATHWAY
NR - NATURAL RESOURCES SYSTEMS CAREER PATHWAY
PS - PLANT SYSTEMS CAREER PATHWAY
PST - POWER, STRUCTURAL AND TECHNICAL SYSTEMS CAREER PATHWAY
Specific courses not offered. See OFHS Tech Ed Dept for offerings. PST standards integrated into courses at the current time.
IC- INTRODUCTORY COURSES & APPRENTICESHIP
  • K-5 Curriculum
  • 6th Grade Agriscience Curriculum
  • 7th Grade Agriscience Curriculum
  • 8th Grade Agriscience Curriculum
  • 11-12 Youth Apprenticeship Program
OTHER - INITIATIVES FOR OUR AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
Workplace Safety
Where many of the AFNR career pathways contain hazardous occupations, it is critical that all students have a strong base of instruction and experience with workplace safety. In this component, students will examine and summarize the importance of health, safety and environmental management systems in the AFNR workplace.
  • LINK TO SAFETY TRAINING MODULE (under-construction)
Agricultural Literacy
All students also need a base understanding of the width and breadth of the agricultural industry. This component will require students to research and analyze how issues, trends, technologies and public policies impact AFNR systems. They will also evaluate the nature and role of agriculture in society and the economy.
  • LINK TO THE AG LIBRARY AND LITERACY STRAGIES (under-construction)
Academic Career Planning
All students need to have an academic career plan in order to graduate high school. Students at OFHS utilize an online management system called CareerCruising.com. Our CTE program offers an integrated approach to career research and discovery. (Need Council thoughts on this item)
Standardized Testing Prep with an Agricultural Twist
All students need to feel successful and confident heading into a standardized test. After reviewing types of prep questions, our agricultural education program can provide sample prompts and simulations to aid students with not only learning, but the process of taking an exam in an online format. 
Facilities
Students manage and learning in quality facilities that meet the needs of curriculum and community.
  • MANAGEMENT PLAN (under-construction)
Lesson Plan Template
  • Click on the icon on the right, "Make a Copy" of this file, rename and organize in Google Drive.
  • Add this same ICON to the area in the class for housing/attaching the lesson plan for that learning event.