AGPR8
Module 8: Information Gathering (Core)
Outcome
Explore how livestock and crop production information is gathered and interpreted.
Indicators
(a) Explain the need for reliable information in all production sectors.
(b) Determine the reliability of a source of gathered information.
(c) Locate, organize and clarify information in a variety of formats (e.g., spreadsheets, concept webs and graphs).
(d) Interpret animal health labels (e.g., medications) and crop input product information (e.g., product labels on pharmaceuticals, fertilizers and pesticides).
(e)

Interpret collected information from reliable sources for one of the following areas:

  • commodity prices and markets;
  • financial and banking information;
  • growing conditions;
  • pest and disease management; and,
  • transportation and input costs.
(f) Identify available government and private sector services in the production of livestock and crops.
(g) Explore sources of information on livestock and crop production (e.g., Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture and The Western Producer).
(h) Read technical information from an information management system (IMS).
(i) Analyze livestock and crop production information from various sources (e.g., blogs/vlogs, Saskatchewan Soil Information System [SKSIS] and Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network [CoCoRHS]).
(j) Explore programs and services that do not align with First Nations policy and cannot be used by First Nations peoples.
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