Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, 2nd Edition

Written by leaders in agriculture education, Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources is a user-friendly, visual introduction to the systems and concepts that define modern agriculture, including food systems and natural resources. This text is aligned to AFNR standards, providing practical information on building leadership, communication, and career-ready skills while integrating pedagogical tools designed for learner success. Using a modern approach to learning design, information is delivered in smaller sections so students can process and then interact with assessment and review to foster application, analysis, evaluation, and creation. This comprehensive text welcomes today's learners to the diverse and exciting world of agriscience and FFA opportunities, encouraging students to participate in their school, communities, and enroll in advanced courses. 

• To connect classroom and experiential learning, Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) for All Connections introduce SAEs aligned to careers, while all-new SAE for ALL Opportunities and Check-ins provided at the end of each chapter act as additional springboards for planning and decision-making.
• STEM Connections appear frequently within lessons and challenge learners to apply AFNR concepts as a multidisciplinary science. 
• The Student Lab Workbook includes hands-on applications for each lesson while the Online Learning Suite offers additional activities with access to the AFNR video library of over 30 videos, scripted and produced by Ag experts on topics of high interest for students.
• Correlated to the YouScience® Industry Certifications Agricultural Science Level I exam and the NOCTI Agricultural Biotechnology Exam to help students obtain real-world job skills and achieve certification.

Does your program incorporate soft skills development for students? Since every occupation needs these foundational skills, consider adding Soft Skills for the Workplace to your order.

Products & Prices 6-12 Education

PRINT

DIGITAL

INSTRUCTOR
MATERIALS

Products	Pages	ISBN	Retail Price	Order Quantity
Hardcover Text 978-1-63776-096-3	1087	978-1-63776-096-3	$158.64*
Written by leaders in agriculture education, Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources is a user-friendly, visual introduction to the systems and concepts that define modern agriculture, including food systems and natural resources. This text is aligned to AFNR standards, providing practical information on building leadership, communication, and career-ready skills while integrating pedagogical tools designed for learner success. Using a modern approach to learning design, information is delivered in smaller sections so students can process and then interact with assessment and review to foster application, analysis, evaluation, and creation. This comprehensive text welcomes today's learners to the diverse and exciting world of agriscience and FFA opportunities, encouraging students to participate in their school, communities, and enroll in advanced courses.
Lab Workbook 978-1-63776-097-0	357	978-1-63776-097-0	$40.00*
The Lab Workbook combines review activities and practical applications that relate to the content of the textbook chapters. Questions designed to reinforce the textbook content help students review their understanding of the terms, concepts, theories, and procedures presented in each lesson. Hands-on lab activities provide an opportunity to apply and extend knowledge gained from the textbook chapters. The lab activities are designed for classroom completion with instructor guidance and supervision.
Bundle (Text + Lab Workbook) 978-1-63776-894-5		978-1-63776-894-5	$188.64*
Bundle contains a copy of the Printed Textbook and Lab Workbook.
*Qualified schools may be eligible for a 25% discount.

Products		ISBN	Retail Price	Order Quantity
Online Textbook Reflowable, 1 yr. Indv. Subscription (Instant Access) 978-1-63776-893-8		978-1-63776-893-8	$79.32*
Online Textbook Reflowable. The Online Textbook Reflowable is a digital textbook that works well on all devices and is compatible with screen readers. The Online Textbook also offers complimentary access to digital drill and practice activities.  Instant Access. Upon purchase, you will receive an email with a key code to redeem at G-W Online Textbooks. There is no physical product shipped via the mail.
Online Learning Suite, 6yr. Classroom Subscription (min. 15) 978-1-63776-896-9		978-1-63776-896-9	$182.32*
The Online Learning Suite offers a complete learning package that is accessible through any Internet-enabled device, including computers, smartphones, and tablets. Students can study in the classroom or on the go: whenever or wherever it is most convenient. Instructional materials included are: Online Textbook Reflowable The Online Textbook Reflowable is a digital textbook that works well on all devices and is compatible with screen readers. The Online Textbook also offers complimentary access to digital drill and practice activities. Digital Companion Activities that correspond to textbook content are readily available on this companion website that provides a means of attracting student attention while increasing comprehension and retention of key concepts. Vocabulary games, e-flash cards, and interactive quizzes are examples of the included content. Online Lab Workbook The Student Workbook combines review activities and practical applications that relate to the content of the textbook chapters. Questions designed to reinforce the textbook content help students review their understanding of the terms, concepts, theories, and procedures presented in each chapter.  Video Clip Library Thirty new and original video clips scripted and produced by agriculture experts enrich the student's experience with this text. Using the video clip library as part of your classroom instruction will help your students retain more information, generate enthusiasm for agriculture studies, and discover links between their agricultural studies and the world outside the classroom.
Bundle (Text + Online Learning Suite, 6yr. Classroom Subscription) (min. 15) 978-1-63776-897-6		978-1-63776-897-6	$237.96*
Bundle includes a copy of the Student Textbook and Online Learning Suite 6yr. Classroom Subscription. Minimum quantity of 15 must be purchased.
*Qualified schools may be eligible for a 25% discount.

Products		ISBN	Retail Price	Order Quantity
Online Instructor Resources, 6yr. Indv. Subscription, Free with Qualified Purchase 978-1-63776-901-0		978-1-63776-901-0	$800.00*	Call to Order‡
The Online Instructor Resources 6yr. Subscription provides 6 years of individual access to the classroom materials used most—all in one convenient location. This provides instructor access to all student content, as well as Instructor Resources, Instructor’s Presentations for PowerPoint®, and Assessment Software with Question Banks. Ready to preview or receive a quote? Submit your request here!
*Qualified schools may be eligible for a 25% discount.
‡To order this item, please call 800.323.0440.

Please select a cart item or enter a item quantity above.

Add to Cart

Table of Contents

1. Agriculture and Society
2. Leadership in Agriculture
3. Agriculture as a Career
4. Agricultural Safety
5. Agriculture Science
6. Agricultural Technology
7. Agricultural Power and Engineering
8. Agricultural Mathematics
9. Importance of Food
10. Large Livestock Production
11. Small Livestock Production
12. Other Animal Production
13. Plant Production
14. Environmental Systems Impacting Agriculture
15. Soil and Water Conservation
16. Natural Resources and Recreation
17. Forestry
Glossary
Index

Look Inside

The Look Inside images are for preview purposes only. The format of the actual product may vary from the images shown.

Text

Front Matter (PDF, 1.23 MB)

Chapter 1 (PDF, 2.46 MB)

Chapter 10 (PDF, 4.13 MB)

Video Overview (Sample Video HTML, 1.04 KB)

Lab Workbook

Chapter 1  (PDF, 560.93 KB)

Correlations

AEST

AEST Agriculture Associate Certification (PDF, 262.38 KB)

NOCTI Correlations

Agricultural Biotechnology (PDF, 238.85 KB)

YouScience® Industry Certifications

YouScience® Industry Certifications Agricultural Science I (PDF, 402.1 KB)

About the Author(s)

John S. Rayfield - is a Professor and serves as the program coordinator for Agricultural Education in the Department of Agricultural Education and Communications at Texas Tech University. Dr. Rayfield earned his bachelor’s degree in agricultural education from Auburn University, his master’s degree in agricultural extension from the University of Georgia, and his doctorate of education in agricultural education from Texas Tech University. In 2001, his school’s FFA chapter was recognized as the Outstanding Middle School Program in the nation by National FFA. Dr. Rayfield has been recognized at many levels for his teaching, research and service to agricultural education. He is a Texas Tech Integrated Scholar, Auburn University College of Education Outstanding Alumni, two time Journal of Agricultural Education Author of the Year and a Fellow in the American Association for Agricultural Education. Dr. Rayfield is actively involved in livestock showing and judging. He has served as superintendent for the National 4-H and National FFA Livestock Judging Contests and has judged junior and open livestock shows across the United States.

Kasee L. Smith - is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Agricultural Education, Leadership, and Communications at the University of Idaho, where she instructs undergraduate and graduate level courses related to training secondary high school agricultural educators and connecting people to agriculture. Dr. Smith earned her bachelor’s degree in agricultural education at Utah State University in 2002 and taught high school agriculture for 11 years. Dr. Smith’s high school program was focused on the integration of all portions of the three component model of agricultural education. Her program, which was recognized as a National FFA Model of Innovation chapter, produced numerous CDE, LDE, and Proficiency winners. Dr. Smith was recognized as the Region I Ideas Unlimited winner and Teacher Turn the Key Winner through the National Association of Agricultural Education, and served as an officer within the Utah Association of Agricultural Educators. Dr. Smith served on the Utah State Department of Education Instructional Materials Review Committee, was recognized as an outstanding teacher, and completed numerous curriculum development projects for agricultural education classes. Dr. Smith completed her PhD at Texas A&M University in 2016 and began working at the University of Idaho. Since that time, she has been preparing agricultural educators in the Pacific Northwest and has a small flock of club lambs and an equine operation in Northern Idaho.

Travis D. Park - is a Professor at North Carolina State University, where he instructs the teaching methods course and coordinates student teaching. Travis also serves as the National FFA Advisor, Chair of the National FFA Board of Directors, and National Director for Agricultural Education. Dr. Park earned his bachelor’s degree and master’s degree from Purdue University, and his PhD from the University of Florida, all in agricultural education. Upon graduation, he was named the 1996 G. A. Ross Award winner, which recognizes the out-standing male student in the graduating class. After graduating from Purdue, Travis taught agriculture at Tri-County High School in Wolcott, Indiana, for 5.5 years. His agriculture program was recognized as one of the top six agriculture programs in the nation. Travis is happily married to his wife Lacy. Together, they are raising three creative, active, and strong daughters. They currently reside in Raleigh, North Carolina. In his spare time, Travis enjoys backpacking, camping, composting, crafting smoked meats and jerky, reading, and gardening with native plant species. 

D. Barry Croom - has more than thirty-five years of experience in agricultural and extension education. His career interest developed as a high school junior when he coached his first dairy judging team for the local junior high school FFA program. Croom began his professional career as a high school agricultural education teacher. While teaching full-time, he earned a Master of Education Degree in Agricultural Education. While a high school teacher, Croom was selected by the National FFA Organization to develop and present in-service workshops to teachers across the United States. His students earned state and national recognition for academic achievement. He was recognized as the Sampson County Schools Teacher of the Year and received the Honorary American FFA Degree from the National FFA Organization.

 In 1996, Croom became an Extension associate responsible for the statewide FFA Program at North Carolina State University. After completing his doctoral degree in 1999, he became an assistant professor in the same department. Croom worked through the ranks to become an Alumni Distinguished Undergraduate Professor at North Carolina State University. He has served as an agriculture teacher, teacher educator, extension associate, state education staff member, professor, and department head in agricultural education and agricultural sciences. Croom has taught courses in leadership, information technology, experiential learning, instructional methodology, educational program planning, and youth development. He has taught more than 30 different courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels. 

Croom maintains a research program that focuses on effective teaching, career and technical education policy, and diversity in agricultural and extension education. He is the author of two textbooks, 46 peer-reviewed publications, and more than 20 popular publications. For part of his outreach and engagement efforts, he directed the North Carolina Farm Bureau Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders for several years. Croom led the Oregon Team AgEd Board and served on the Oregon Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation Board and the Oregon Agricultural Education Foundation’s Summer Agriculture Institute Board. He coordinated the Western Oregon Summer Agricultural Institute. Barry Croom served as Professor and Department Head for Agricultural Education and General Agriculture at Oregon State University before returning to his native South. Part of his responsibilities included training and development for high school teachers and the development of a curriculum for agricultural and extension education. Dr. Croom is now a professor for Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communication at the University of Georgia. He divides his time between teaching courses on the Athens and Tifton campuses.