Agriscience Fundamentals and Applications Updated, Precision Exams Edition
By L. DeVere Burton
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In addition to providing a comprehensive overview of the agricultural industry and industry-based sciences, the Precision Exams Edition of Burton’s AGRISCIENCE: FUNDAMENTALS AND APPLICATIONS, Sixth Edition, aligns to Precision Exams’ Agricultural Science exam. The text covers essential topics such as agriscience in the information age, natural resources, integrated pest management, plant science, animal science, food science, and communication and management, giving students with a solid foundation in the basic principles and practices of agriscience. The Precision Exams Edition also features new information related to the National FFA Organization and selecting and planning an SAE; how math, science, and social studies relate to agriscience; current technologies used in the industry; career opportunities; and advice for professional success and business ownership.
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In addition to providing a comprehensive overview of the agricultural industry and industry-based sciences, the Precision Exams Edition of Burton’s AGRISCIENCE: FUNDAMENTALS AND APPLICATIONS, Sixth Edition, aligns to Precision Exams’ Agricultural Science exam. The text covers essential topics such as agriscience in the information age, natural resources, integrated pest management, plant science, animal science, food science, and communication and management, giving students with a solid foundation in the basic principles and practices of agriscience. The Precision Exams Edition also features new information related to the National FFA Organization and selecting and planning an SAE; how math, science, and social studies relate to agriscience; current technologies used in the industry; career opportunities; and advice for professional success and business ownership.
Each chapter is structured to provide students with a roadmap for success, as well as reinforcement to enhance learning; features include a core learning objective, competencies to develop, a materials list, terms to know, review questions, and student activities.
Hot Topics in Agriscience features describe recent scientific discoveries relevant to the agricultural industry, while Science Connections and Bio-Tech Connections features illuminate the ways basic science principles inform agricultural practices used by today’s professionals.
Agri-Profiles features highlight a variety of career opportunities in the industry, introducing potential professional paths in the context of chapter material so students can consider relevant jobs based on topics that interest or inspire them.
The text is designed to engage today’s students, combining a reader-friendly writing style with vibrant photos, illustrations, and page layouts to communicate even complex topics in a way that promotes learning and mastery.
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SECTION 1: Agriscience in the Information Age
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