Introductory Agriculture Lessons

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Ag Careers

• CR101 Start Your Career Search with Yourself
• CR102 Narrowing Down Your Career Search
• CR103 Draw on Your Experiences

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Ag Issues

• IS101 What Is the Hottest Ag Issue in Your Area?
• IS102 How Problems Become Public Issues
• IS103 Searching for the Truth about the Issues
• IS104 How Public Issues Can Be Solved
• IS105 How Agreements Can Be Negotiated
• IS106 Finding the Latest Issues Information

• IS111 Understanding "Animal Rights" Vs. "Animal Welfare"

• IS125 Consumer Choice: Organic Vs. Mass-Produced Foods

• IS132 Environment Vs. Private Property Rights
• IS136 Understanding the Debate over Global Climate Change
• IS138 Are We Doing Enough To Stop Invasive Species?
• IS139 Wolf Recovery Vs. Farmers and Ranchers
• IS143 Growing Population Vs. Shrinking World Resources
• IS147 Is Organic Production Really Better for Me and the Environment?

• IS165 Should We Try To Save the Small Family Farm?
• IS169 Taking Private Property for "Public Use"

• IS171 Understanding World Trade Issues
• IS177 How Can We Solve Farm Labor Shortages?

• IS181 Science and Technology Vs. Unknown Risks
• IS184 Sustainable Agriculture Vs. High Input Systems
• IS185 Where To Draw the Line when Tinkering with Nature

• IS192 How Important Is Farm Background?

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Agribusiness

• AB140 Should I Start a Business of My Own?

• AB101 Understanding U.S. Agriculture and Agribusiness
• AB102 Understanding U.S. Ag Production Businesses
• AB103 Understanding the "Inputs" in Ag Production
• AB108 The Growth of an Agricultural "Genetics" Industry

• AB120 Making a Business Plan
• AB121 Introduction to Budgeting
• AB122 Making Personal and Family Budgets

• AB142 Using Land, Labor, Capital and Management
• AB143 Should Your Business Be a Corporation, or What?

• AB148 Understanding Farm and Business Organizations

• AB190 Understanding the Cost of Borrowing Money

• AB226 Employee-Employer Rights and Liabilities

• AB202 Why We Have Farm Policies and Programs
• AB203 FARM LAWS: Understanding the 2008 Farm Bill
• AB206 FARM LAWS: How Policy Goals Take Shape and Change
• AB207 FARM LAWS: Political Change Brings Policy Reforms
• AB211 FARM LAWS: Why the CRP Remains Popular
• AB212 FARM LAWS: Food Issues Get Farm Bill Votes
• AB213 FARM LAWS: Understanding How USDA Spends Its Budget

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Aquaculture

• AC001 Understanding Aquaculture and Its Future Potential
• AC101 Geography of Aquaculture
• AC102 Common and Scientific Names and Traits of Cultured Aquatic Animals
• AC103 Common and Scientific Names and Traits of Cultured Aquatic Plants

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Biotechnology

Understanding Biotechnology
• BT101 Introduction to Biotechnology
• BT106 Basic Biotechnology of Plant Reproduction
• BT107 Genetic Engineering of Plant Life
• BT108 Understanding Clones and Transgenic Animals
• BT109 Producing Clones of Animals
• BT110 Risks and Rewards in New Technology
Applying Biotechnology
• BT129 Developing Crops that Fight Insects
• BT130 Improving Livestock and Dairy Production

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Crop Science

Plant Science
• CS301 Origin and Development of Cultivated Plants
• CS302 Geographical Distribution of Plants
• CS303 Classifying and Naming Plants or Plant Taxonomy
• CS304 Structure of Plants
• CS305 Anatomy of Plants
• CS306 Properties of Soils
• CS307 Role of Water in Plants
• CS308 Essential Nutrients and Their Roles
• CS309 Effect of Temperature on Plants
• CS310 Light and Plants
• CS311 Understanding Photosynthesis
• CS312 Understanding Plant Respiration
• CS313 Basics of Plant Growth
• CS314 Vegetative Growth
• CS315 Propagation of Plants

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Equine

• EQ103 U.S. Equine Industry
• EQ104 Classifications and Types of Horses
• EQ105 Parts of a Horse
• EQ130 Donkeys and Mules
• EQ180 Owning a Horse
• EQ190 Behavior and Training

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Farm Management

• FM101 The Meaning of Management in Farming
• FM103 How a Farm Becomes a Business
• SF001 Safety Issues: Silo Gas
• SF002 Protecting Children from Farm Accidents
• SF003 Preventing Farm Fires
• SF004 Portrait of a Farm Accident
• SF005 Static Electricity and Refueling Dangers
• SF006 Safety First with Anhydrous Ammonia
• SF007 Keeping Safe from Weather Problems
• SF008 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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FFA & Leadership

Personal Finance Lessons
• PF001 Planning Personal Spending
• PF002 Saving To Meet Your Goals
• PF003 Earning Money
• PF004 Using Financial Institutions To Manage Your Spending
• PF005 The Role of Credit
• PF006 Credit Card Basics
• PF007 The Problem of Identity Theft
• PF008 Saving Money on Food
Leadership Lessons
• LS101 What It Means To Be a Leader
• LS103 How You Can Learn To Be a Leader
• LS106 How You Can Improve Your Leadership Skills
• LS107 What Leaders Need To Know about Communication
• LS108 Learning to Speak and Write Effectively
Ethical Communication Skills
• LS130 Ethics: What's It All About?
• LS131 Safe and Responsible Internet Use
• LS132 Choosing Good Internet Sources
• LS133 The Power of Polished Presentations
• LS134 Basic Copyright Concepts
• LS136 Plagiarism
• LS137 The Power of Seeing
• LS138 Communicating Through Photo Stories
• LS139 Communicating Through PowerPoints®
National FFA Lessons
• NFFA01 History of the FFA
• NFFA02 Standards of an FFA Member
• NFFA04 FFA Official Dress
• NFFA05 The FFA Creed
• NFFA06 The FFA Degrees
• NFFA07 Your SAE and Proficiency Awards

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Food Science

Beginning Food Science Lessons
• FS001 Understanding Food Labels
• FS002 Breakdown of the Nutritional Facts Panel
• FS007 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
• FS008 Understanding the MyPlate Graphic
Food Production and Processing
• FS101 Overview of the Food Industry
• FS103 Nutrition and Digestion
Food Production Safeguards
• FS127 Food Safety

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Horticulture

Floriculture
• HT020 Forcing Flowers and Bulbs To Bloom Early
• HT021 Basic Steps To Creating Floral Arrangements
• HT022 Understanding the Elements of Floral Design
• HT023 Learning To Use Floral Design Principles
• HT024 Designing Floral Arrangements
• HT201 Comparing Markets for Flowers and Plants
Hydroponics
• HT151 Introduction to Hydroponic Crop Production
Garden Preparation
• HT120 Starting a Home Vegetable Garden
• HT121 Understanding Garden Soils
• HT125 Selecting Vegetables for Your Home Garden
• HT126 Gardening in Containers and Small Spaces
• HT127 Using Intensive Gardening Techniques

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Large Animal Science

General Large Animal Science
• LA006 Biotechnology in the Livestock Industry
• LA013 Handling Livestock
• LA014 Improving Animal Reproduction
• LA015 Quality Assurance
• LA016 Show Ring Ethics and Sportsmanship
Swine
• LA110 The Swine Industry
• LA111 Breeds of Swine
• LA122 Confinement Vs. Open Housing for Hogs
Sheep
• LA130 The Sheep Industry
• LA131 Sheep Breeds
• LA135 Raising Show Lambs
Beef
• LA150 The Beef Industry
• LA151 Beef Breeds
Beef and Dairy
• LA174 Understanding Cattle Handling Psychology
Dairy
• LA180 The Dairy Industry
• LA181 Dairy Breeds
• LA193 The Art of Herdsmanship
Evaluation and Exhibition
• LA316 Preparing and Exhibiting Market Beef Cattle
• LA317 Preparing and Exhibiting Market Lambs
• LA318 Preparing and Exhibiting Market Swine
• LA320 Preparing and Exhibiting Dairy

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Marketing Library

Understanding Markets - Introductory
• MK101 What Is Agricultural Marketing?
• MK102 The ABCs of Supply, Demand and Price

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Natural Resource Systems

Natural Science
• NR001 Environment, Ecology and Ecosystem Defined
• NR002 Understanding Nature's Food System
• NR003 What Makes Ecosystems Work?
• NR004 Finding and Managing U.S. Ecosystems
• NR005 The Importance of Grasslands
• NR006 The Place of U.S. Forests
• NR007 Streams, Rivers, Lakes and Oceans
• NR008 Understanding Wetlands
• NR009 The Place of Humans in Ecosystems
• NR010 Understanding the Biosphere Where We Live
• NR011 Population Growth and Our Environment
• NR012 How Americans Use Land Resources
• NR013 Understanding Soil and Land Use
• NR014 Making Land Use Decisions
• NR015 The Value and Cost of Quality Water
• NR016 Defining and Understanding Water Quality
• NR017 The Human Impact on Water Quality
• NR018 Understanding Water Quality Regulations
• NR019 Protecting Water Quality
• NR022 Protecting Water from Household Chemicals
• NR026 The Importance of Clean, Healthy Air
• NR030 Understanding and Managing Waste
• NR031 Recycling and Reducing Solid Waste
• NR032 Disposing of Solid Waste
Going Green
• NR060 The History and Uses of Paper
• NR061 Making Pulp from Recycled Materials
• NR062 Making Pulp from Plant Materials
• NR063 Basic Papermaking Techniques
• NR064 Advanced Papermaking Techniques
Wildlife
• NR034 Understanding the Value of Wildlife
• NR035 What Is an Endangered Species?
• NR036 Understanding Wildlife Habitat
• NR040 Controlling Deer Damage
• NR041 Protecting Gardens from Rabbits
• NR046 Causes of Animal Wildlife Population Losses
• NR047 Tips for Observing Wildlife in the Forest
• NR048 Who Lives in this Forest?
Agriculture and Environment
• NR101 How Agriculture Provides for Human Needs
• NR102 Agriculture's Impact on Our Environment
• NR105 Defining and Understanding Soil Resources
• NR106 Understanding Soil Texture and Structure
• NR107 Understanding Soil Erosion and Degradation
• NR120 The Value of Chemicals Used in Farming
• NR121 Understanding the Nature of Ag Chemicals
• NR125 An Introduction to Sustainable Agriculture
• NR126 Understanding Sustainable Agriculture
• NR130 Sustainable Ag and Sustainable Communities
• NR131 Understanding Integrated Pest Management
• NR132 Farm Practices To Improve Water Quality
Renewable and Alternative Energy Sources
• NR150 Meeting Future Energy Needs
• NR151 Exploring Renewable and Alternative Energy Sources
• NR152 Harnessing Solar Power
• NR153 The History and Development of Wind Power
• NR155 Ethanol and Other Alternative Fuels
• NR156 Energy-Efficient Buildings and Facilities
• NR176 Forest Regions and Types of Trees
• NR177 Identifying the Trees in Your Forest
• NR178 Understanding the Threats to Our Forest Resources
• NR179 Preventing and Controlling Wildfire Losses
Forest Management
• NR180 History of Modern Forest Management
• NR182 Planning for Multiple Use of Forests

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Organic

Basic Concepts
• OR101 History and Principles of Organic Agriculture
• OR102 What Is a Certified Organic Farm?
• OR103 What To Consider Before Becoming an Organic Farmer
• OR104 Finding Markets for Organic Products
• OR105 Making the Transition to Organic Agriculture
• OR106 How To Become a Certified Organic Producer

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Poultry Science

Introduction
• PT101 History and Growth of U.S. Poultry Industries
• PT102 History and Development of Poultry Science
Poultry Science
• PT103 Basic Avian Anatomy and Biology
• PT104 Poultry Reproductive Systems
• PT105 The Avian Egg, Fertilization and Embryo Development
Poultry Production Systems
• PT111 Considering Poultry Production Alternatives

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Risk Management

Understanding Risk Management
• RM001 Understanding Personal and Business Risk
• RM002 Understanding the Risks in Farming
• RM007 Making Risk Management Decisions
Managing Production Risks
• RM008 Understanding Ag Production Risk
• RM010 Understanding the Global Positioning System
• RM013 Understanding Weather Risks
Managing Legal and Financial Risks
• RM127 Making Farm Financial Plans

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Small Animal Science

• SA101 Overview of Small Animal Science
• SA102 Dog Breeds, Housing and Equipment
• SA103 Dog Health and Reproduction
• SA104 Dog Care and Handling
• SA105 Cat Breeds, Housing and Equipment
• SA106 Cat Health and Reproduction
• SA107 Cat Care and Handling

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Vet Science

Basic Systems
• VS001 Animal Cells
• VS002 Animal Tissues
• VS003 The Skeletal System
• VS004 The Circulatory System
• VS005 The Respiratory System
• VS006 The Renal System
• VS007 The Reproductive System
• VS008 The Digestive System
• VS009 The Nervous System
• VS010 The Endocrine System
• VS011 The Immune System
Health and Nutrition
• VS012 Basic Animal Nutrition
Diseases
• VS014 Disease Classification
• VS015 Disease Prevention
• VS016 Zoonotic Disease

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