Top 10 Critical Ag Competencies

Click "Yes" to only 10 competencies.

Ten you view as most important to acquire for a career in the agriculture industry.

AFNR = Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
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  1. Work productively with a group or independently.
    Yes
    No


  1. Explore various career interests/options.
    Yes
    No


  1. Maintain production and agribusiness records.
    Yes
    No


  1. Budget resources, as applied to the AFNR business, including capital, human, financial and time.
    Yes
    No


  1. Identify financial concepts associated with production and profit.
    Yes
    No


  1. Explain methods of determining animal health and disorders.
    Yes
    No


  1. Explain the importance of biosecurity to the animal industry.
    Yes
    No


  1. Explain the importance of a balanced ration for animals.
    Yes
    No


  1. Explain the male and female reproductive organs of the major animal species.
    Yes
    No


  1. Identify land uses, capability factors and land capability classes.
    Yes
    No


  1. Explain how modern equipment and handling facilities enhance the safe and economic production of animals.
    Yes
    No


  1. Describe interactions between groundwater and surface water.
    Yes
    No


  1. Identify types of pollution and distinguish between point source and nonpoint source pollution.
    Yes
    No


  1. Explain the importance of nutrient recycling.
    Yes
    No


  1. Identify and explain environmental and safety concerns about the food supply.
    Yes
    No


  1. Explain techniques and procedures for the safe handling of food products.
    Yes
    No


  1. Describe climatic factors that influence natural resources.
    Yes
    No


  1. Identify the components, the types and the functions of plant roots.
    Yes
    No


  1. Identify the components and the functions of plant stems.
    Yes
    No


  1. Discuss leaf morphology and the functions of leaves.
    Yes
    No


  1. Explain the basic process of photosynthesis and its importance to life on Earth.
    Yes
    No


  1. Identify renewable and nonrenewable energy sources and pathways of delivery.
    Yes
    No


  1. Identify and demonstrate safe use and maintenance of tools.
    Yes
    No


  1. Of course, Ag Ed programs will provide instruction in MORE than 10 competencies, but 10 (ten) agreed-upon competencies will be expected to be instructed in all Ag programs.

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Dale Gruis
Instructor
Collins-Maxwell MS/HS
IA