Provides a basic understanding of macro and micro economic relationships related to the production, processing, distribution, and utilization of agriculture commodities. Includes economic principles and changing trends in American agriculture. A foundation for understanding agricultural education. Focuses on the development of successful programs in agriculture and extension education. Introduces the fundamental concepts in conserving and managing basic natural resources.
Emphasis is on soil and water conservation with some attention to wind erosion.
Practices, methods and technologies used in conservation and management are studied. The laboratory introduces field procedures. The movement of beef, pork, lamb, veal and poultry and their products from the raw product at the producer level through the processing channels to the consumer. Includes markets, by-products, preparation, and consumption. Analysis of problems involved in meeting current and prospective world needs for food and fiber.