FARM POWER AND MACHINERY

This course involves the use, maintenance, adjustment, calibration, and repair of the equipment. Emphasis on primary and secondary tillage, planting, chemical application, and harvesting equipment. The selection and operation of both machinery and tractors will be practiced. Safety will be stressed throughout.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               objectives: 

• Know the different power sources on a farm

• Learn the principles of operation of farm equipment• Safely operate wheel and track type tractors and attached implements, and self-propelled equipment