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Agricultural Mechanics

Fundamentals & Applications

By: Ray V. Herren,Elmer L. Cooper

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Agricultural Mechanics

Fundamentals & Applications

By: Ray V. Herren,Elmer L. Cooper

Agricultural Mechanics: Fundamentals and Applications" is a newly expanded fourth edition text, providing the latest information in the diversified field of agricultural mechanics with instruction on basic mechanical skills and applications, as well as career opportunities in the profession. Topics covered range from tool identification and maintenance, small engines, electricity, and electronics, to construction and masonry. Readers will find the content presented in a logical, easy to follow format, allowing them to comprehend concepts for use in practical settings. Vividly portrayed illustrations complement this work with the most current full color photos, charts, and diagrams, reinforcing the book's fluid movement between the principles and application of modern agricultural mechanics. The comprehensive appendices also include extensive reference material, making "Agricultural Mechanics: Fundamentals and Applications" an invaluable industry resource guide.

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Taylor & Francis

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0766814106

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9780766814103

Agricultural Mechanics

Fundamentals & Applications

By: Ray V. Herren,Elmer L. Cooper

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Fundamentals & Applications

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Exploring Agriscience

By: Dr. Ray V. Herren

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Exploring Agriscience

By: Dr. Ray V. Herren

Discover the exciting world of agriscience with this newly-updated edition of a resource that has proven invaluable for middle school students across the country. Agriscience, 4th Edition uses the same solid approach that made previous editions so popular: content that centers on an examination of the agricultural industry, while also highlighting the role that scientific concepts play in agricultural processes. The book's comprehensive coverage includes everything from the history of agriculture, soils, plant structures, and entomology, to floriculture, nursery and landscaping, row crops, biotechnology, and even careers. Each chapter contains an insert that provides a description of an FFA-sponsored event that relates directly to the chapter topic, reinforcing the most important concepts. With hands-on activities designed to encourage students to relate the book's coverage to its real-world applications, this is the perfect book for a first agriculture or agriscience class. In addition, each chapter ends with True/False, Multiple Choice and discussion questions to help evaluate student learning. An extensive teaching/learning package for the text is available. This package includes an instructor's guide, a lab manual, lab manual instructor's guide, lab manual CD-ROM, ClassMaster CD-ROM and Classroom Interactivity CD-ROM. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

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Cengage Learning

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143543966X

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9781435439665

Agricultural Mechanics: Fundamentals & Applications

By: Ray V Herren

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Agricultural Mechanics: Fundamentals & Applications

By: Ray V Herren

This trusted text provides a thorough introduction to agricultural mechanics, covering fundamental mechanical and engineering theory, common tools and materials, and a wide range of practical applications. Units explore essential topics such as career opportunities, shop orientation and procedures, woodworking and metal working, tool fitting, project planning, cutting and welding, paints and paint application, power mechanics, electrical wiring, plumbing, hydraulics, concrete and masonry, and agricultural structures. Safety is also emphasized strongly throughout the text, both within each chapter and in a dedicated unit. To engage today's students and make even complicated principles easier to apply, the text features abundant, full-color images, illustrations, charts, and data tables, as well as detailed drawings of over 50 complete project plans. More than 300 of these visuals have been added or updated for the Seventh Edition, which also includes updates to reflect the latest innovations in materials, machinery, and methods, providing a current and comprehensive guide to help students plan and execute agricultural projects effectively. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

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Cengage Learning

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128505895X

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9781285058955

The Art and Science of Livestock Evaluation

By: Ray V Herren

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The Art and Science of Livestock Evaluation

By: Ray V Herren

THE ART AND SCIENCE OF LIVESTOCK EVALUATION is designed for students studying livestock selection. The main objective of the book is to provide instruction and evaluation on swine, cattle, horses and sheep, with separate chapters supplying current information on the various species of livestock. Information is also included that instructs students on how to compete in and judge competition. The aim is to help students develop the necessary skills to evaluate positive and negative traits such as structural fitness, body fat, muscling, and all the other many qualities used to appraise animals. Chapters are also included that deal with selecting livestock using performance data, and how to evaluate animals based upon live observations and recorded data. The text is also loaded with detailed images and illustrations that provide students with sharp visual examples of normal and abnormal animal traits. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

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Cengage Learning

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1428335927

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Science of Animal Agriculture

By: Ray V Herren

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Science of Animal Agriculture

By: Ray V Herren

THE SCIENCE OF ANIMAL AGRICULTURE, 4th edition teaches science along with concepts associated with the industry of animal agriculture. The fourth edition features many updates, including the latest advancements in the field of animal science, such as cellular biology, and the latest updates on consumer concerns and new government regulations. A hallmark of THE SCIENCE OF ANIMAL AGRICULTURE, 4th edition is the presentation of scientific theory via application context. Topics such as nutrition, anatomy, genetics, entomology, pathology, and animal behavior are covered in depth. These complicated areas are presented in the context of how they are used in the animal industry, allowing your students to make a distinct correlation. Your students will benefit from this science-based, animal agriculture book that makes complicated biology principles easy to grasp and apply. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

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1435480740

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9781435480742

Lab Manual for Herren's Science of Animal Agriculture

By: Delmar Publishers,Ray V. Herren

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Lab Manual for Herren's Science of Animal Agriculture

By: Delmar Publishers,Ray V. Herren

The Laboratory Manual is a valuable tool designed to enhance your lab experience. Lab activities, objectives, materials lists, step-by-step procedures, illustrations, and review questions are commonly found in a Lab Manual.

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1435480767

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The Science of Animal Agriculture

By: Ray V Herren

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The Science of Animal Agriculture

By: Ray V Herren

Presenting up-to-date information in a highly visual, reader-friendly manner, THE SCIENCE OF ANIMAL AGRICULTURE, Fifth Edition, provides a thorough introduction to basic science concepts involved in the production of agricultural animals. By combining scientific principles with practical applications, this proven resource clearly demonstrates how science and agriculture are integrally related. The text covers biological processes of agricultural animals--including reproduction, growth and development, and animal behavior--as well as concerns associated with production, such as nutrition, disease, and even the latest in animal biotechnology. The author also addresses key issues such as animal welfare, consumer concerns, and environmental considerations, offering students further insights into today’s agricultural industry. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

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1337390860

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The Science of Agriculture

A Biological Approach

By: Ray V. Herren,Catherine A. Teare Ketter

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The Science of Agriculture

A Biological Approach

By: Ray V. Herren,Catherine A. Teare Ketter

Covering a broad range of topics, from plant and animal reproduction to genetic engineering, this is the ideal handbook for anyone involved in crop production.

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0827368399

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The Art and Science of Livestock Evaluation

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Lab Manual for Herren's Science of Animal Agriculture

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