1. August 2008 AG-BAS-1 The student evaluates human needs and demonstrates the role of agriculture in meeting the needs of humans: historically, currently and in the future.

2. August 2008 AG-BAS-1h Discusses the skills needed for agricultural work and explains how they have changed.

3. August 2008 Materials Developed from: AgriScience, 4 th ed. 2006 J. Lee and D. Turner Pearson/Prentice Hall Chapter 3: AgriScience Careers: Pathways, Safety, and Job Skills, pgs 62-66, 73-79

4. August 2008 Careers in Agriculture Agriculture has changed since the old days… Today it involves using science and technology, modern machinery, computers, lasers and remote sensing.

5. August 2008 Careers in Agriculture Farmers need to know math, science, and have good communication skills.

6. August 2008 Careers in Agriculture Range of jobs: working with machines working with plants and animals working in offices

7. August 2008 Careers in Agriculture Job locations: field greenhouse forest lab office factory

8. August 2008 Career Pathways in Agriculture Career – general direction of a person’s life in terms of employment Career pathways – groups of careers with similar educational needs and interests

9. August 2008 Career Pathways in Agriculture 1. Animal Sciences/Systems 2. Plant Science/Systems 3. Power, Structural, and Technical Systems 4. Natural Resource Systems 5. Environmental Service Systems 6. Food Product and Processing Systems 7. Agribusiness Systems

10. August 2008 1. Animal Sciences/Systems Animal production, animal science, animal care Occupations: farms, ranches, companion animals, service animals, animal safety, wildlife animals

11. August 2008 1. Animal Sciences/Systems Examples: dairy farmer, dog kennel operator, veterinary clinic, livestock producer, poultry producer, farrier.

12. August 2008 2. Plant Science/Systems Plants and related areas, fundamentals of plant biology and growth Occupations: flower and plant production, landscape installation and maintenance, floral design, production of many kinds of grain, oil, fiber, and related crops, tree farms

13. August 2008 2.Plant Science/Systems Examples: lawn maintenance service, irrigation system installing service, custom spray operator, greenhouse owner, floral shop owner, crop farm owner

14. August 2008 Power, Structural, and Technical Systems Tractors, engines, equipment, and electronic systems used in crop production, horticulture, forestry, and related areas Occupations: computers, hydraulics, GPS, building of structures such as barns and ponds

15. August 2008 Power, Structural, and Technical Systems Examples: farm equipment repair ship, machinery dealership, grain bin contractor, small engine repair shop, custom equipment operator

16. August 2008 Natural Resource Systems Sustaining natural resources Occupations: installing structures to conserve soil or water or to mine fuels and minerals, wildlife habitats, wildlife protection, native forestry

17. August 2008 Natural Resource Systems Examples: logging business, fee fishing lake owner, oyster harvester, terrace installer, hunting tour guide

18. August 2008 Environmental Service Systems Maintaining a quality environment Occupations: related to water, air, and soil quality, recycling and waste disposal, prevention of pollution, proper handling of hazardous materials and wastes, monitoring for air and water pollution

19. August 2008 Environmental Service Systems Examples: water tester, air quality consulting, hazardous waste disposal

20. August 2008 Food Products and Processing Systems Meeting human needs for wholesome food Occupations: processing and packaging food, assuring food safety, promoting health through nutrition, marketing

21. August 2008 Food Products and Processing Systems Examples: custom meat processing, food safety consulting, nutrient analysis lab owner, food merchandiser, advertising consultant

22. August 2008 Agribusiness Systems Wide range of careers that support plant and animal production – including feed, seed, and fertilizers Occupations: providing services in plant and animal production – such as record- keeping and animal health care, agricultural finances

23. August 2008 Agribusiness Systems Examples: feed and seed store owner, custom farm management services, grain hauler, soil testing, fertilizer applicator

24. August 2008 What Employers Look For: people who will help the business. people with good work ethics people who are productive people with good interpersonal skills people who are good citizens

25. August 2008 Essential Interpersonal Skills Social Behavior Be courteous Respect the property of others Respect the rights of others Properly greet other people Use appropriate grammar

26. August 2008 Essential Interpersonal Skills Social Behavior Be caring and help others Follow up on commitment – do what you say you will do Have empathy - identify with the feelings of others

27. August 2008 Essential Interpersonal Skills Personal Appearance Clothing – appropriate, conservative, fit well, clear, repaired. Clean shoes Personal hygiene – clean, odor-free, good oral hygiene Grooming – keep hair neat and avoid extreme colors and styles

28. August 2008 Essential Interpersonal Skills Personal Appearance Jewelry and Body adornment – keep simple; body piercings and tattoos are inappropriate in most job settings

29. August 2008 Essential Interpersonal Skills Personal Appearance Fitness – regular exercise and good diet, plenty of sleep and rest, regular medical and dental checkups Demeanor – be happy, friendly and avoid talking negatively

30. August 2008 Essential Interpersonal Skills Communication Verbal – speaking and writing – choose words carefully – work to develop good skills Nonverbal – frowning or sloppy clothing communicates negatively about us

31. August 2008 Essential Job Skills Employer Expectations: Acceptance of responsibility Ability to communicate Job proficiency Ability to be a team player Professionalism Honesty Skill in satisfying customers

32. August 2008 Essential Job Skills Personal Traits Loyalty Wholesome lifestyle Willingness to learn new things Acceptance of others Respect for others Sense of humor

33. August 2008 Essential Job Skills Hallmarks of Good Citizenship Abide by the law Support charity Vote Support the well- being of others Patriotic Take pride in their communities, jobs, homes Contribute

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35. Powerpoint by: Libby Lintel Kennesaw Mountain High School Kennesaw, GA 2008