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Foundational Agriculture Lessons

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Some subscribers have asked us for a list of lessons suitable for introductory agriculture classes. We realize your needs will vary, depending on the makeup of your class and interests of your students. Here are some suggestions for foundational lessons from several lesson libraries. Many more lessons (almost 1,300 in all) are available in these libraries.

Ag Careers

General Agriculture Career Topics: Click on lesson title to view lesson.

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Ag Issues

Understanding Ag Issues: Click on lesson title to view lesson. Animal Issues: Click on lesson title to view lesson. Food Safety Issues: Click on lesson title to view lesson. Environmental Issues: Click on lesson title to view lesson. Agricultural Policy Issues: Click on lesson title to view lesson. Economy and Trade Issues: Click on lesson title to view lesson. Ag and Biotechnology Issues: Click on lesson title to view lesson. Agricultural Career Issues: Click on lesson title to view lesson.

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Agribusiness

Starting a Small Business: Click on lesson title to view lesson. Overview of U.S. Agribusiness: Click on lesson title to view lesson. Financial Planning: Click on lesson title to view lesson. Business Decisions: Click on lesson title to view lesson. Organizations: Click on lesson title to view lesson. Making Credit Decisions: Click on lesson title to view lesson. Business Risk and Liability: Click on lesson title to view lesson. Government Programs: Click on lesson title to view lesson.

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Aquaculture

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Biotechnology

Understanding Biotechnology: Click on lesson title to view lesson.

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Crop Science

Plant Science: Click on lesson title to view lesson.

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Equine

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Farm Management

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FFA & Leadership

Personal Finance Lessons: Click on lesson title to view lesson. Leadership Lessons: Click on lesson title to view lesson. Ethical Communication Skills: Click on lesson title to view lesson. National FFA Lessons: Click on lesson title to view lesson.

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Food Science

Beginning Food Science Lessons: Click on lesson title to view lesson. Food Production and Processing: Click on lesson title to view lesson. Food Production Safeguards: Click on lesson title to view lesson.

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Horticulture

Floriculture: Click on lesson title to view lesson. Hydroponics: Click on lesson title to view lesson. Garden Preparation: Click on lesson title to view lesson.

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Large Animal Science

General Large Animal Science: Click on lesson title to view lesson. Swine: Click on lesson title to view lesson. Sheep: Click on lesson title to view lesson. Beef: Click on lesson title to view lesson. Beef and Dairy: Click on lesson title to view lesson. Dairy: Click on lesson title to view lesson. Evaluation and Exhibition: Click on lesson title to view lesson.

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Marketing Library

Understanding Markets - Introductory: Click on lesson title to view lesson.

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Natural Resource Systems

Natural Science: Click on lesson title to view lesson. Wildlife: Click on lesson title to view lesson. Agriculture and Environment: Click on lesson title to view lesson. Renewable and Alternative Energy Sources: Click on lesson title to view lesson. Forest Management: Click on lesson title to view lesson.

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Organic

Basic Concepts: Click on lesson title to view lesson.

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Poultry Science

Introduction: Click on lesson title to view lesson. Poultry Science: Click on lesson title to view lesson. Poultry Production Systems: Click on lesson title to view lesson.

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Risk Management

Understanding Risk Management: Click on lesson title to view lesson. Managing Production Risks: Click on lesson title to view lesson. Managing Legal and Financial Risks: Click on lesson title to view lesson.

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Small Animal Science

Introduction to Small Animals: Click on lesson title to view lesson. Dogs and Cats: Click on lesson title to view lesson.

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Vet Science

Basic Systems: Click on lesson title to view lesson. Health and Nutrition: Click on lesson title to view lesson. Diseases: Click on lesson title to view lesson.

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