Included is collegiate competition during the spring semester. A familiarization with the functions and operation of field equipment including correct and safe operation of equipment and safety with agriculture machines. Preventive maintenance of farm equipment is included. Marketing Agricultural Products . This course is designed to acquaint the student with alternative forms of marketing agricultural products.
Emphasis is placed on the futures and options markets to price livestock and grain commodities.
Includes analyzing market potential and simulating trading positions in the market. Meat Science . This course is a study of all phases of the red meat industry with major emphasis on the animal processing sequence, muscle composition, and product quality. It includes promotion, merchandising, and marketing of meat products as well as basic evaluation techniques. Microcomputer Applications in Agriculture .