2. Agriculture Mechanics as a Profession 6831.05

3. Mechanics A branch of physics that deals with motion and the action of forces on bodies

4. Agricultural Mechanics The selection, operation, maintenance, servicing, selling and use of power units, machinery, equipment, structures, and utilities used in agriculture

5. General Agricultural Mechanics Involves using skills and knowledge from all the categories

6. Ag. Mechanics Categories Ag. Electrification Ag. Power Ag. Structures Soil and Water Cons

7. Agricultural Electrification, Power and Controls Includes installing, servicing and repairing electrical wiring, controls, and power

8. Agricultural Power Machinery Operation Is operating tractors and agricultural equipment

9. Agricultural Mechanics, Construction and Maintenance Includes constructing, maintaining, and repairing agricultural structures, equipment and machinery

10. Agricultural Structures, Equipment and Facilities Includes concrete, carpentry, plumbing, heating, ventilation and air conditioning

11. Soil and Water Mechanical Practices Involve water quality, soil and water conservation practices, irrigation and waste disposal

12. Economic Importance Provides jobs Saves on repair costs Increases agricultural production efficiency

13. Environmental Maintains and repairs to prevent accidents

14. Environmental Cleans, heats and cools air Provides safe food supply (refrigeration)

15. Outlook The agricultural mechanics industry to remain strong because of increase in population, technology, and new home construction requiring more lawn equipment

16. Agriculture Mechanics as a Profession 6831.05