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1 ) Identify career opportunities within the agricultural industry.
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2 ) Identify safety rules and procedures required for working with hand and power tools in agricultural operations.
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3 ) Determine the impact of the agricultural industry on the economies of Alabama, the United States, and the world.
• Describing major factors in world consumer preferences
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4 ) Describe basic human needs, including food, clothing, and shelter.
• Describing benefits of an abundant, inexpensive, and safe food supply produced by United States farmers for the American population
Examples: abundance—independence from foreign food imports
- inexpensive—less income spent on food
- safe food supply—better overall health of populations
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5 ) Describe criteria for selecting a SAE.
Examples: years in program, career interest, career advantages
• Identifying requirements of a SAE, including manageability, availability of facilities, financing, and record keeping
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6 ) Demonstrate qualities of leadership, including cooperation, citizenship, and communication.
Examples: cooperation - teamwork
- citizenship—community service
- communication—written and verbal skills
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7 ) Contrast sources of agricultural and nonagricultural pollution in water supplies.
Examples: agricultural pollution—fertilizers, pesticides
- nonagricultural pollution—trash, industrial wastes
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8 ) Differentiate renewable from nonrenewable natural resources.
Examples: renewable—water, trees
- nonrenewable—fossil fuels
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9 ) Compare methods of soil, water, and wildlife conservation.
Examples: soil—cover cropping, wind breaks, no-till farming, terracing
- water—creating water reservoirs
- wildlife—restocking, following governmental regulations
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10 ) Explain benefits of forests and woodlands.
Examples: aesthetics, recreation, building materials, wildlife, water, air purification
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11 ) Compare structure, size, and scale of various breeds of domesticated animals.
• Describing the importance of domesticated animals
• Describing the benefits of various breeds of domesticated animals
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12 ) Explain the role of plants in the transfer of energy through food chains.
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13 ) Describe the structure and function of seeds.
• Describing proper handling, storage, and care of seeds
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14 ) Distinguish fruits from vegetables.
• Identifying locally grown fruits and vegetables
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15 ) Explain the impact of fertilizers and pesticides on plant growth.
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16 ) Analyze biotechnology to determine benefits to the agriculture industry.
Examples: improved productivity, medical advancements, environmental benefits
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17 ) Describe technology used in the agricultural industry.
Examples: remote sensing, robotics, global positioning systems (GPS), geographical information systems (GIS), electronic reference sources, data management software
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18 ) Explain the importance of agribusiness marketing skills, including salesmanship, customer service, and advertising.
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19 ) Interpret a woodworking project plan.
• Identifying whole number and fractional designations on a standard ruler
• Recognizing uses of basic woodworking tools and materials
• Demonstrating techniques for sanding and finishing wood
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