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In the Crop Science PAC, students explore the process of producing a commercial field crop. During the process they learn how to choose potential land and proper crops as well as planting, maintenance, and harvesting techniques. They also discover how crops add to the food supply and economic development of a community . By using interactive software, students research local production and determine its direct effect on them. A crop identification kit challenges students to distinguish between different crops as well as different types of processed foods. Production videos show students different types of machines that can be used in crop production such as tilling machines, seed planters, and harvest machinery. Although students do not directly use pesticides in the PAC, they read about the different types and why they are an important part of crop production. Because certain pesticides can be hazardous, the PAC contains safety instructions for the handling, usage, storage, and disposal of pesticides.
Agriscience Skills
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Crop Science
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Although
the crop production industry has experienced many changes, one fact
remains—you have to know what and how to plant to cultivate an
abundant harvest. People have been producing crops for thousands of
years, from home gardens to commercial fields.
Agriculture
and food science technician
