Title: Explore new and emerging technologies in agriculture, food, and natural resources (AFNR) career pathways.
Course: Agriscience & Technology (18001-36) > Section: Becoming Oriented to Agriscience Technology

Exploration may include one or more of the following:

- Agribusiness Systems
- Animal Systems
- Biotechnology Systems
- Environmental Service Systems
- Food Products and Processing
- Natural Resources Systems
- Plant Systems
- Power, Structural, and Technical Systems

Exploration may also include

- definitions of agriscience and technology
- technology applications and uses in AFNR
- alternative uses of technology for the future
- biotechnology
- cybersecurity
- tools for deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) analysis, modification, and forensics
- global positioning systems (GPS)
- robotics
- drones
- artificial intelligence (AI)
- apps
- 3D printer technology
- precision agriculture
- controlled environment agriculture.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How is technology used in AFNR?
- How have technologies related to AFNR evolved?
- What are some new or emerging technologies in AFNR?
- How can new technologies help farmers?
- How are drones, satellite/navigations systems, and 3D printers used in agriscience and agriculture?
- How does biotechnology affect AFNR?
- How does cybersecurity affect AFNR?
- How are drones used in agriculture?

Teacher Resource:

National AFNR Content Standards, The National Council for Agricultural Education