Exploring Agriscience - Hardcover

Herren, Ray V

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0827358091 ISBN 13: 9780827358096

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 1996

Synopsis

This full-color exploratory approach to agriscience helps students develop a firm intellectual and skill-based foundation for further career exploration in Agriscience. Its easy-to-follow format accommodates a middle school student s need for a broad introduction to such subjects as horticulture, animal science, environmental science, biotechnology, and careers in these and agricultural-related fields. Numerous hands-on exercises and superb full-color photos and illustrations illuminate and reinforce major principles, while highlighted articles, featuring FFA Career Development Events, prepare students for later participation in FFA contests..

About this title

About the Author:

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, 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 being a national leader in the Future Farmers of America (FFA) Alumni organization, he has served on numerous committees from the local to international level, including a national task force to develop FFA programs for middle school 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.

Review:

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. Companion Animals Supply. 20. The Ethical Treatment Of Animals. 21. Selecting And Using Hand Tools. 22. Small Engine Operation. 23. Biofuels 24. Biotechnology: The Future Of Agriculture. 25. High School Agricultural Education Programs. 26. Careers In Agricultural Science. Glossary English & Spanish.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0827358091
• ISBN 13: 9780827358096
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 379