Careers in Agriculture Chapter 2 Ag. Mechanics I Mr. Herren

Question #1  What is America’s number one industry?  Answer: Agriculture!!!

Definitions of Agricultural Mechanics  Mechanics is the branch of physics that deals with motion and the action of forces on bodies.  Agricultural mechanics is the selection, operation, maintenance, servicing, selling, and use of power units, machinery, equipment, structures, and utilities used in agriculture.

Agricultural divisions 1.Agricultural business and management 2.Agricultural mechanics 3.Agricultural production 4.Agricultural products 5.Agricultural service 6.Horticulture 7.Renewable natural resources 8.Agriscience

Categories of agricultural mechanics 1.General agricultural mechanics 2.Agricultural electrification, power and controls 3.Agricultural power machinery operation 4.Agricultural mechanics, construction, and maintenance 5.Agricultural structures, equipment, and facilities

Categories of agricultural mechanics 6.Soil and water mechanical practices 7.Other agricultural mechanics career

Importance of agricultural mechanics 1.Economic – money 1.Provides jobs 2.Saves on repair costs 3.Increases agricultural production efficiency 2.Environmental – health and comfort 1.Maintains and repairs to prevent accidents 2.Cleans, heats, and cools air 3.Provides safe food supply (refrigeration)

Outlook  The industry should remain strong due to:  Increase in population  New technology  New home construction requiring more lawn equipment