Agriculture Production A10, B10, A20, B20, A30, B30

(a)	Investigate the benefits (e.g., grain to feed livestock, manure to fertilize crops and financial coverage when one operation is less successful) of having crop and livestock production in the same operation.
(b)	Examine the role of livestock in a mixed operation (e.g., nutrient cycle, feeding crops to build organic matter in soil and livestock grazing for weed control).
(c)	Identify one or more species of crops (e.g., wheat, barley, canola, lentils, fruits and vegetables) and livestock (e.g., cow/calf, dairy, equine, pork, bison, egg production and bee keeping) that are suitable for a mixed operation.
(d)	Determine the annual and production cycle date ranges for chosen crop and livestock species.
(e)	Explore the structures (e.g., buildings, fences and corrals) and land (e.g., land features including soil types and use of that land) needed for a chosen mixed operation.
(f)	Analyze the suitability of farm locations (e.g., soil type, landforms and climate) for a chosen multi-product operation.
(g)	Investigate livestock management practices (e.g., percentage as meat processing, crossbreeding and introduction of new animals), the handling of manure as fertilizer and herd protection measures (e.g., herd dogs, donkeys and structures).
(h)	Develop a livestock nutrition program for a chosen multi-product operation, including the use of crops for feed, feed storage, method of feeding, grazing methods and sources of water.
(i)	Identify planting and harvesting methods for the crops grown in a chosen multi-product operation.
(j)	Explore the crop rotation best suited for a chosen multi-product operation.
(k)	Identify the fertilizers and chemicals to be used for crops in a chosen multi-product operation.
(l)	Discuss the financial considerations needed for a chosen multi-product operation including human and equipment resources, types of products, seasonal and foreign workers, buy or lease equipment options, outsourcing stages, accessibility to markets, cost of input, grazing / harvesting restrictions associated with specific chemicals that are used in weed, insect and disease control for crops and expected revenue.
(m)	Prepare an effective time management schedule that balances farm time with school, work and recreation and considers seasonal time management.

← AGPR10C

AGPR20 →