Title: Construct a section of farm fence.
Course: Agricultural Production Technology (18301-I) > Section: Using Mechanics in Agricultural Production

Demonstration should include

- identifying various type of fences used in production agriculture (including electrified fences)
- identifying fencing materials, equipment, and tools
- identifying safety issues relevant to constructing a farm fence
- determining when to use a specific fence to meet the need of a specific agricultural operation
- designing a fence
- calculating the cost of a given fence
- exploring Virginia fencing law
- assembling the section of fence.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why are fences used in production agriculture?
- Why should one be aware of Virginia's fencing laws before replacing an old fence or constructing a new one?
- What factors must be considered when building fences to construct lots or grazing systems?
- What are three different types/styles of livestock fencing commonly used in Virginia?