Agricultural Mechanics and Technology Systems (AMTS) is a comprehensive, new curriculum resource designed and written by a team of experts for today's students. The text presents focused, technically accurate coverage of all major skilled trade disciplines in agricultural contexts, including construction, electricity, welding, and power systems. In addition, AMTS provides a wealth of information and resources on careers in agricultural mechanics and promotes a deep understanding of supervised agricultural experiences (SAE) and FFA Career Development Events. Developing safe work habits in the shop, on the farm and in the workplace is a major theme of the text. To support inquiry-based learning, the authors have provided STEM and academic connections and activities throughout. AMTS is aligned with the Power, Structural and Technical Systems Career Pathway within the National AFNR Career Cluster Content Standards. In addition, the text has been correlated with selected state standards. Features of the text include: A unique chapter on Trends and Emerging Technologies that introduces students to the many high-tech applications of agriculture and agricultural mechanics, including geographic information systems (GIS), telematics, sustainable energy sources, precision agriculture, wireless sensor networks and the use of drones. Thorough coverage of measuring and marking tools, designed to help students learn to measure accurately, follows a separate chapters on hand tools and precedes one on power tools. A chapter on safety and extensive "Safety Notes" cultivate a safety-first mindset and drive home the point that safe work habits are needed in every domain of agricultural mechanics and technology. Reading and writing skills are developed by the careful definition and use of technical terms, by "Before You Read" guidance provided at the start of every chapter, and by "Communicating About Ag Mechanics" exercises at the end of every chapter. "Hands-on Agriculture" and "STEM and Academic Activities" provide engaging activities for students and provide a bridge between theory and practice. The "Thinking Green" feature, found throughout the text, develops students' understanding of sustainable practices in agriculture and their impact on the environment. To highlight safe, correct and current practices, high-quality photographs and line art accompany text descriptions on nearly every page of the text.

This Workbook is designed for use with the text Agricultural Mechanics and Technology Systems. The chapters in the workbook correspond to those in the text and should be completed after reading the appropriate text chapter. Each chapter of the workbook contains reviews of the textbook chapters to enhance your understanding of textbook content. The various types of questions include matching, true or false, multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer. Reading Agricultural Mechanics and Technology Systems and using this workbook will help you acquire a working knowledge of the basic principles of agricultural technology systems, as well as develop your leadership and work skills. Answering the questions for each chapter will help you master the technical knowledge presented in the text. The workbook chapters also contain activities related to textbook chapter content reinforcement to real-world application, including design projects related to different agricultural disciplines.

Agricultural Technical Systems and Mechanics helps prepare individuals for the agricultural mechanics work environment through the application of problem-solving skills and a basic knowledge of agricultural machinery and equipment repair and maintenance. This well-illustrated textbook also presents the proper use of hand tools and power equipment, the construction and maintenance of agricultural structures and fencing, the operation of plumbing and irrigation systems, and the principles behind mechanical, electrical, solar, and wind power. The interactive DVD included with the book features learning tools that reinforce and enhance content knowledge and skills. Agricultural Technical Systems and Mechanics addresses the primary knowledge and skills required for success in the Power, Structural and Technical Systems (PST) career pathway as identified in the National Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (AFNR) Career Cluster Standards. Technical knowledge and skills as well as communication, teamwork, and leadership skills enable individuals to participate in the FFA® agricultural mechanics career development event (CDE).

This book has been written to meet the requirement of students getting knowledge in Agricultural Engineering and Farm Machinery and Power Engineering. This book is prepared by keeping the ARS-NET syllabus of Farm Power and Machinery discipline in mind and it contains excellent collection of important points on farm machinery, farm power, ergonomics, theory of machines, energy in agriculture, instrumentation and workshop technology to meet requirements of students. The book serve as a useful resource to the agricultural engineering and farm machinery and power engineering students appearing for various competitive exams such as ICAR JRF/SRF, NET,ARS and GATE etc. The book contains a section on key notes related to important terms on farm machinery and power engineering. It is useful for better understanding of this subject.