Demonstration should include
- laboratory safety procedures
- chemical safety procedures, including proper storage, as related to pesticides, fertilizers, paints, solvents, and other chemical agents in the agriculture lab
- safe operational procedures/practices for applicable agricultural equipment (e.g., stationary and portable hand/power tools, lawn care tools, mowers, sprayers, other related equipment)
- lab organization procedures.
Process/Skill Questions:
- Why is safety important?
- Why are there safety procedures and guidelines for the agriculture industry?
- What are the proper operational and safety procedures for various agricultural equipment?
- Why is it important to know how to operate equipment in the horticulture industry?
- What are storage issues one might encounter in horticulture?
- Why is lab organization important?
- What is the daily routine for lab maintenance?
- What types of accidents could occur in the lab due to lack of organization?