Area of Concentration - Agricultural Products and Processing Agric. Methods of testing and repair will be practiced on farm and industrial equipment. Service and maintenance techniques will be developed using farm tractors, combines, and off-highway equipment. Special emphasis will be placed on herbicides for corn and soybeans. Students will develop the ability to select pesticides, formulate mixes, and apply materials in a safe and approved manner.
Emphasis is given to the chemical, physical, and biological properties of soil.
Included is inventory control, depreciation, taxes, financing, balance sheet, cash flow, and profit and loss statement. Emphasis will be placed on the applications of software available for use in the area of agriculture. Students will also be exposed to the mechanics of writing computer programs. Time will be allocated for the student's use of the computer in addition to time spent during regular class hours. Class time will be spent in outdoor laboratory settings dealing with practical applications in agriculture using the monitor and receiver of a GPS unit.