Power, Structural and Technical Systems

Power, Structural and Technical Systems offer students an understanding of the agriculture power field and introduces them to concepts that are associated with the production of food and fiber necessary to meet the needs of today and tomorrow. This understanding provides students with the opportunity to explore agricultural machinery, as well as technological concepts and structures. Students will grasp the historical changes in agriculture as well as how agriculture has changed to meet world population needs of the future. Students will be introduced to structures, machinery, biotechnology and professional and ethical standards that are applicable to agriculture power. Students will grasp the technological innovations that have contributed to the dynamic nature of agriculture. Computers and other technological tools that have enabled farmers to use precision agriculture. Students will grasp the professional career responsibilities and opportunities of growers country-wide. In addition, students are educated on some of the available resources for agricultural industry professionals.

Objectives

• Understand the field of agriculture power, structure and technology, as well as the role that agriculture, food and natural resources (AFNR) play in both society and the world economy.
• Understand the interaction between ANFR systems in the production, management and processing of food, fuel and fiber, in addition to sustainable stewardship and use of natural resources.
• Describe career opportunities and ways of achieving such positions.
• Analyze how trends, issues, public polices and technologies impact AFNR Career Cluster systems.
• Summarize the importance of systems of safety, health and environmental management in AFNR organizations.

In respect of these course topics, it is helpful if students familiarize themselves with general concepts in the agricultural world, along with the fundamentals of conducting website research. Students should carry out evaluations of web sources for validity. For certain topics, students need to have the capacity to research the local community and locate particular businesses involved in mechanical repair. Students who are not acquainted with these topics should familiarize themselves with methods for web research, which includes website evaluations.