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1. Identify a career in Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources which interest you.

2. What is the minimum degree requirement for employment in your chosen career?

3. Identify three institutions from which you can obtain a certification, license or degree for your chosen career.


]]> Tue, 19 May 2020 13:25:51 PDT //mhs.mcisd.net/homeworkItem5717469 //mhs.mcisd.net/apps/classes/977588/assignments/ 2. Write a 1/2 page explaining the different techniques used and list the pros and cons of each type of animal identification.

Below is a link to the USDA that helps explain the different type of animal identifications. Also, please see the attachment from Purdue University on Methods of Livestock Identification. Both resources can you help you learn the purpose of the different types of livestock identification.
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2. Construct a timeline displaying at least seven major points for the breed. The first point must include information about the breed's origin. The rest can include important events associated with the goat breed. This may include when the breed was brought to the United States, where they have mainly been raised over the years, when their primary uses have changed and increased. their production trends and genetic and or production advancements made to the breed. Any information you feel is significant in the progression of the breed of goat.

3. The timeline can be down on google docs or google slides. It must be organized, colorful, and neat.
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2. The report should include the following:
A. The current breeds name
B. The origin of the breed
C. Any places which contributed to the breeds evolvement.
D. The breeds traits. (strengths and weaknesses)
E. At least five other facts relating to the history of the breed.

* Attached are some cattle notes that may help you choose a cattle breed.
]]> Thu, 07 May 2020 20:41:09 PDT //mhs.mcisd.net/homeworkItem5717472 //mhs.mcisd.net/apps/classes/977588/assignments/ Cattle, Sheep, Goats, Swine, Poultry, Horses.

2. Research the nutrients needed, gestation period, number of breeds, edible and non-edible by-products produced by your selected animal.

3. Use google docs to complete this assignment.

Please make sure to submit your assignment.

If you have any questions, please let me know.
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2. Research and find a common non-edible by-product for your selected animal.

3. Research what part of the animal the by-product comes from, how it is produced and it uses.

4. Write a short report about your findings using google docs.
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The poster exhibit should contain a title in the center section, photos or drawing of the fruit or vegetable featured with organized headings. The title must contain the common name and the scientific name of the fruit or vegetable; begin with an introduction or history of the crop in south Texas; growing conditions; planting information; pests and diseases or some common problem; storage, handling or preparation information; and the human nutritional and health benefits of consuming the fruit or vegetable. Other interesting information may also be included.

Three major sources of information should be listed in the bottom left comer of the poster, which includes the author's name, publication date, and title of article or chapter in book, publication title and publisher's name. Although more resources of information may be used, keep the listing to the 3 major sources. At least one resource listed must be from a book. Information should be as specific to South Texas as possible, In back of the poster answer the question: How does South Texas contribute to the production of the crop?
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You can choose a breeding for the following species of livestock.
Cattle
Sheep
Horse
Hogs
Goats
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