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Book SynopsisDiscover the exciting world of agriculture through EXPLORING AGRISCIENCE, Fifth Edition, the resource that continues to inspire and inform middle school students across the nation. The new, updated Fifth Edition of this respected text combines a strong grounding in fundamentals with information on the latest advances in the field and current opportunities in agricultural education programs. This comprehensive guide will open your eyes to all agriscience has to offer, including soil, plants, and row crops; floriculture, forest science, and landscaping; livestock, dairy, and poultry industries; aquaculture and companion animals; hand tools; small engine operation; and more. In addition, information on topics such as organic agriculture, biofuels, and biotechnologyand an all-new chapter on urban agricultureintroduces you to the trends and developments shaping the industry today, as well as promising initiatives for the future.
Table of Contents1. 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. Urban Agriculture. 19. Companion Animals. 20. Preserving our Food Supply. 21. The Ethical Treatment of Animals. 22. Selecting and Using Hand Tools. 23. Small Engine Operation. 24. Biofuels. 25. Biotechnology: The Future of Agriculture. 26. High School Agricultural Education Programs. 27. Careers in Agricultural Science. English Glossary & Spanish Glosario.
