Analyze the physical properties of selected agricultural crops and food products to determine how these properties impact the effectiveness of equipment for harvesting, storage, processing, and transportation.
Develop a fact sheet detailing the equipment required for appropriate harvesting, storage, processing, and transportation for a variety of crops and products, providing written justification for the choices made.
Develop safety, storage, and disposal plans for agricultural chemicals.
Outline specific procedures pertaining to responsible selection, storage, mixing, transport, application, and waste disposal of agricultural chemicals, in compliance with applicable regulatory standards.
Analyze the chemical and physical properties of selected agricultural fertilizers and chemicals and relate them to specific crops.
Determine the most efficient and effective method of application for selected agricultural fertilizers and chemicals.
Demonstrate in a presentation or live setting the ability to calibrate equipment for liquid, solid, and gaseous applications of agricultural fertilizers and chemicals.
Participate in a team-driven agricultural engineering project approved by the instructor, including research, planning, analysis, construction, testing, and evaluation phases to measure success and adherence to legal constraints.
Prepare periodic oral and written reports to exhibit progress on an agricultural engineering project.
Present an agricultural engineering project including written and visual materials to an appropriate audience.
Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining equipment; utilizing materials and protective equipment; maintaining a safe work area; and handling hazardous materials and forces.
Demonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, including communication, awareness of diversity, positive work ethic, problem-solving, time management, and teamwork.
Explore the range of careers available in the field, investigate their educational requirements, and demonstrate job-seeking skills including resume-writing and interviewing.
Demonstrate digital literacy by using digital and electronic tools appropriately, safely, and ethically.
Participate in a Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leadership and teamwork.
Participate in Supervised Agricultural Experiences and/or work-based, experiential, and service learning.
Demonstrate skills which enhance communications.
Develop skills related to proper telephone usage.
Discuss how non-verbal communication plays a part in interpersonal relationships.
Demonstrate individual and group management skills.
Discuss how to communicate in order to resolve conflict and promote team building.
Develop skills in public and extemporaneous speaking.
Demonstrate the correct use of parliamentary procedures in a meeting.
Develop skills to produce radio and television ads and promotions related to agriculture.
Demonstrate techniques and skills required to produce creative works and multimedia presentations related to agriculture for a variety of audiences.
Produce print-quality newspaper and magazine articles, including both news and features.
Produce brochures and print media advertisements.
Demonstrate skills for photography and videography used in communications.
Utilize electronic media to promote agriculture and educate consumers.
Plan, organize, and deliver a sales presentation.
Obtain and present information on the origins and evolution of agricultural journalism.
Demonstrate legal and ethical use of technology systems and digital content for an agribusiness.
Assess safe and ethical uses of social networking and electronic communication for an agribusiness.
Utilize the Internet for research, e-mail, and basic communication processes.
Utilize technology to communicate and maintain records on supervised agricultural experience programs.
