1. Agriculture Engineering Essential Standard 6.00: Understand the agricultural engineering industry.

2. Objective 6.01 Remember careers in agricultural engineering.

3. Agricultural Engineering Industry Agricultural mechanics Design Operation Maintenance Service Selling and Use of power machinery, equipment, structures and utilities in agriculture

4. Agricultural Engineering Industry Many careers include the use of various specialized tools and the development of important skills (ie. Welding and Computer Aided Design-CAD) Attracts students interested in the operation, maintenance, service, and selling of agricultural equipment Education needed varies with the type of Agricultural mechanics career chosen Working conditions can vary from outside to inside, shop to office, or a combination of conditions

5. Examples of Careers in Agricultural Engineering Agricultural Electrification, Power and Controls Electrician Safety technician Electrical engineer Agricultural Power Machinery Farm or heavy equipment diesel mechanic Parts person Equipment salesperson Small engine mechanic Large machinery operator (ie. bulldozer)

6. Examples of Careers in Agricultural Engineering Soil and Water Engineering Soil Conservation technician Irrigation Engineer Agricultural Mechanics, Construction, and Maintenance Skills Construction worker Welder Safety specialist

7. Examples of Careers in Agricultural Engineering Agricultural Structures, Equipment, and Facilities Construction supervisor Farmstead planner Greenhouse builder CAD engineer