Exploring Agriscience

Inbunden, Engelska, 2017

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Discover the exciting world of agriculture through EXPLORING AGRISCIENCE, Fifth Edition, the resource that continues to inspire and inform middle school students across the nation. The new, updated Fifth Edition of this respected text combines a strong grounding in fundamentals with information on the latest advances in the field and current opportunities in agricultural education programs. This comprehensive guide will open your eyes to all agriscience has to offer, including soil, plants, and row crops; floriculture, forest science, and landscaping; livestock, dairy, and poultry industries; aquaculture and companion animals; hand tools; small engine operation; and more. In addition, information on topics such as organic agriculture, biofuels, and biotechnology—and an all-new chapter on urban agriculture—introduces you to the trends and developments shaping the industry today, as well as promising initiatives for the future.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2017-01-20
Mått213 x 27 x 276 mm
Vikt1 500 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor608
Upplaga5
FörlagCengage Learning
ISBN9781305949706

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Dr. Ray V. Herren has been actively involved in agriculture for most of his life. He grew up on a diversified farm, where he played a major role in the production of livestock. He obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Education from Auburn University, a Master's degree in Agribusiness Education from Alabama A & M University, and a Doctorate in vocational education (with an emphasis in agricultural education) from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Dr. Herren has taught at Virginia Tech, Oregon State University, and the University of Georgia in Athens, where he recently retired as head of the Department of Agriculture Leadership, Education, and Communication. In addition to serving as National President of the FFA Alumni Association, he has served on numerous committees from the local to international level, including a national task force to develop FFA programs for middle school students and the National Committee for Career Development Events. His prolific scholarly activity includes 26 journal articles, 51 invited or refereed presentations, and 12 books and manuals. He has also earned several awards for his commitment to service, as well as UGA's prestigious College of Education Outstanding Teaching Award.

1. The World of Agriculture.2. The History of Agriculture.3. Soil: The Origin of Life.4. Plant Structures and their Uses.5. Agricultural Pests.6. Floriculture.7. Nursery Production.8. Landscaping.9. Fruit and Nut Production.10. Row Crops.11. Forest Science.12. Protecting the Environment.13. Organic Agriculture.14. The Livestock Industry.15. The Dairy Industry.16. The Poultry Industry.17. The Science of Aquaculture.18. Urban Agriculture.19. Companion Animals.20. Preserving our Food Supply. 21. The Ethical Treatment of Animals.22. Selecting and Using Hand Tools.23. Small Engine Operation.24. Biofuels.25. Biotechnology: The Future of Agriculture.26. High School Agricultural Education Programs.27. Careers in Agricultural Science.English Glossary & Spanish Glosario.