The agriculture science program at Webster is one of a kind for Tulsa Public Schools. Students have the opportunity to learn about plants, animals, and equipment through hands-on experience.

Throughout the year, horticulture students can grow flowers and vegetables in the greenhouse, students in the veterinary class can practice on dog and cat manikins, and equine science students can take field trips to see equine veterinarians in action.

"It's important for students to be engaged in career tech courses because it opens up a world that they may not have been aware of," said Webster agricultural educator Alaina Fornal. "Agriculture courses show students what it takes for food to go from the farm to their table, what it takes to become a veterinarian, or a welder, and lets them know that there are more opportunities out there."

Approximately 150 students from 8th to 12th grade are taking agricultures classes at Webster right now. Those classes include:

• 8th Grade Ag Explorations
• Introduction to Agriscience
• Food Science
• Horticulture
• Ag Structures
• Welding
• Introduction to Animal Science
• Small Animal Veterinary Assisting
• Equine Science

The school also just cut the ribbon on a new state-of-the-art aquaponic and hydroponic greenhouse facility thanks to the 2021 Bond for Tulsa Public Schools. The bond project also provided remodeled science labs and new STEM equipment for students to use.

Learn more about the agriculture classes offered at Webster using the course catalog, and click here for more information about career tech education at Tulsa Public Schools.