Consider the environmental, social, and economic impacts of decisions (Career Ready Practice I.A.5)

Laws, Policies of Agencies

Agricultural laws deal with those pertaining to any and all things agriculture, including but not limited to: infrastructure, seed, water, fertilizer, pesticide…

Sustainability

Sustainability seeks to sustain farmers, resources, and communities by promoting farming practices and methods that are profitable, environmentally sound and good for communities.

Impacts of Decisions

Understand how decisions can impact the agricultural industry and the world.

Current AFNR Issues

Being able to identify and research current agricultural issues and be able to describe both sides of the issue in an intelligent way to help them make a decision on where they stand.

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