This course provides an introduction to agricultural equipment used for grain, forage, and livestock production in western Canada. Students will learn, from industry representatives and experienced operators, the appropriate selection, operation, maintenance, and management of farm equipment. Emphasis will be placed on tractors, tillage and seeding equipment, chemical application, forage harvesting, grain harvesting and livestock feeding equipment. The course will consist of a practicum (site visit every two weeks) that will allow students to gain a practical understanding of equipment design and function. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours and 2 Practicum/Lab hoursPrerequisite(s): AGRC 110.3 or AGRC 111.3 or AGRC 112.3 Note: There are additional non-refundable costs in addition to tuition fees.
This course provides an introduction to agricultural equipment used for grain, forage, and livestock production in western Canada. Students will learn, from industry representatives and experienced operators, the appropriate selection, operation, maintenance, and management of farm equipment. Emphasis will be placed on tractors, tillage and seeding equipment, chemical application, forage harvesting, grain harvesting and livestock feeding equipment. The course will consist of a practicum (site visit every two weeks) that will allow students to gain a practical understanding of equipment design and function. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours and 2 Practicum/Lab hoursPrerequisite(s): AGRC 110.3 or AGRC 111.3 or AGRC 112.3 Note: There are additional non-refundable costs in addition to tuition fees.
