INTRODUCTION

TO
AGRICULTURE
 ANIMAL
SCIENCE
The study of animals for their meat, hair/fur, products,
or labor

Pigs, cows, chickens raised for meat

Sheep, goats, llamas/alpacas raise for hair
Cows and chickens raised for milk and eggs.
Race horses raised for their labor/work
New area of companion animal
Raising animals as pets and/or service
Animal Science is…
Focused on getting the highest production from the animals
by improving :
 Nutrition
 Reproduction
 Genetics
 Health
Careers in animal science include…
 Veterinarian
 Veterinary Technician
 Veterinary assistant
 Animal care fields
 Animal trainer
 Nutritionist
 Reproduction Specialist
 Cellular Biologist
 Biochemist
 What is Agronomy?
The study of crops and soils to produce food and fiber.
Broken down into :
Plant/Crop Science
Improve the crop’s production
Improve the crops’ resistance to disease and
pests
Improve the crop’s resistance to weather
Soil Science
Conserve soil
Improve soil condition and fertility
Careers in Agronomy include…
 Soil Conservationist
 Soil Scientist
 Agronomist
 Crop Scientist
 Pest Management Specialist
 Pesticide Researcher/Chemist
 Geneticist
 Plant Breeder
 Microbiologist
 What is Horticulture?
- The study and culture of plants for food and beauty.
MANY AREAS:
Floriculture: Growing cut flowers and potted plants for
beauty
Landscape Horticulture: Growing, installing, and
maintaining plants in the landscape for beauty
Turf: Growing, installing, and maintaining turf grass
Olericulture: Growing and processing vegetables and
small fruits for food
Pomology: Growing and processing fruit and nut trees
for food
Research: Growing plants in a greenhouse for research
Careers in Horticulture include…
 Fruit/vegetable producer  Greenhouse manager
 Fruit/nut growing  Greenhouse worker
 Nursery Producer  Landscape designer
 Nursery worker  Landscape installer
 Geneticist  Landscape maintenance
 Biologist  Greens keeper
 Plant breeder  Sod Producer
 Florist
 What is Agribusiness?
Agriculture Business is the financial and service side of
the industry that supports the production of food and
fiber.
Areas include:
Agriculture Finance: lends and manages
money
Agriculture Sales: sells products
Agriculture Service: sells services
Customer Service: deals with helping the
customer
Public Relations: deals with creating a better
image
Careers in Agribusiness include…
 Sales clerk  Public relations consultant
 Sales manager  Agricultural Economist
 Telephone operator  Commodities Trader
 Banker
 Lending agent
 Crop insurance agent
 Customer service
representative
What is Agriculture Mechanics?
Anything dealing with the mechanized and construction
side of agriculture.
Areas include:
Ag Power: Gas and Diesel engines
Carpentry: wood working and construction
Welding: metal working and fabrication
Surveying: measuring and leveling land
Electricity: Wiring barns and buildings
Careers in Agriculture Mechanics include…
 Small engine repair  Machinist
 Gas/Diesel mechanic  Agricultural Engineer
 Electrician
 Plumber
 General Contractor
 Surveyor
 Large Machine Operator
 Welder
What is Agriculture Production?
-The growing of plants or raising of animals for food,
fiber, and shelter.
Types of production:

Crop: cereal grains, oil crops, fiber crops,

other
Animal: cattle, swine, poultry, horses,
sheep, goats, llamas, fish, etc.
Agriculture in Illinois
Farmland
 About 75% of the land in Illinois is used for agriculture
 Of that 90% is for crops
 8000,000 acres of corn
 5000,000 acres of soybeans
based from (2005 statistics)
Illinois Agriculture Production
 Nationally
 1st in pumpkins and horseradish
 2nd in corn and soybeans
 3rd in popcorn
 4th in snap beans and pork
 7th in winter wheat and sorghum
 8th in peaches
 11th in oats
Illinois Agriculture
Home of
 Libby (canned pumpkin)
 Chicago Stock exchange (commodities trading)
 DeKalb Genetics (Seed developer and distributor)
 McDonalds (world’s largest fast food chain)
 Dairy Queen
 Nabisco
 Abe Lincoln
 Ronald Regan
Mindanao Agriculture
 Over 33% of the country’s farming and fisheries production
 About 60% of income from agricultural exports with banana
and coconut as top commodities
 Contributes about 18% of the regional economy.
 Also known as the food basket of the Philippines.
 Produces 40% of the country’s food needs (2017)
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