Agriculture Mechanics as a Profession 6831 05 Mechanics

Agriculture Mechanics as a Profession 6831. 05

Mechanics • A branch of physics that deals with motion and the action of forces on bodies

Agricultural Mechanics • The selection, operation, maintenance, servicing, selling and use of power units, machinery, equipment, structures, and utilities used in agriculture

General Agricultural Mechanics Involves using skills and knowledge from all the categories

Ag. Mechanics Categories • Ag. Electrification • Ag. Power • Ag. Structures • Soil and Water Cons

Agricultural Electrification, Power and Controls Includes installing, servicing and repairing electrical wiring, controls, and power

Agricultural Power Machinery Operation • Is operating tractors and agricultural equipment

Agricultural Mechanics, Construction and Maintenance • Includes constructing, maintaining, and repairing agricultural structures, equipment and machinery

Agricultural Structures, Equipment and Facilities • Includes concrete, carpentry, plumbing, heating, ventilation and air conditioning

Soil and Water Mechanical Practices • Involve water quality, soil and water conservation practices, irrigation and waste disposal

Economic Importance • Provides jobs • Saves on repair costs • Increases agricultural production efficiency

Environmental • Maintains and repairs to prevent accidents

Environmental • Cleans, heats and cools air • Provides safe food supply (refrigeration)

Outlook • The agricultural mechanics industry to remain strong because of increase in population, technology, and new home construction requiring more lawn equipment

Agriculture Mechanics as a Profession 6831. 05