Authors: John S. Rayfield, Kasee L. Smith, Travis D. Park, and D. Barry Croom

This comprehensive new text welcomes today’s learners to the diverse and exciting world of agriscience and prepares them for more advanced courses. Written by leaders in agriculture education, Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources provides a fresh, visual, and highly applied introduction to the systems and concepts that define modern agriculture, including food systems and natural resources. Reading and critical thinking skills are developed by several features in each lesson, including “Before You Read,” “Analyze and Apply,” and “Thinking Critically.” All of these challenge learners to research topics in depth and to apply what they have learned.

Table of Contents

Abbreviated Contents

Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, 1st Edition

• Front Matter
• 1 - Agriculture and Society
• 2 - Leadership in Agriculture
• 3 - Agriculture as a Career
• 4 - Agricultural Safety
• 5 - Agriculture Science
• 6 - Agricultural Technology
• 7 - Agricultural Power and Engineering
• 8 - Agricultural Mathematics
• 9 - Importance of Food
• 10 - Large-Animal Production
• 11 - Small-Animal Production
• 12 - Other Animal Production
• 13 - Plant Production
• 14 - Environmental Systems Impacting Agriculture
• 15 - Soil and Water Management
• 16 - Natural Resources and Recreation
• 17 - Forestry
• Glossary
• Index