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Welcome to AGR 105!

Welcome to a new school year! We will be using this website to post important classroom-related information, and FFA organizational announcements and programs. Also - interesting informational links will also be provided that I recommend to assist with your studies.

A full schedule of class-related events will be available here, along with any details you might have missed in class.

About Me

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This is going to be a great year! I believe in hands-on methods to help my students learn, and I try to utilize the many farms and other facilities available in this area to help put information to use. Many activities will be offered this semester, and a few of which will have required attendence. And don't worry - I have a fully agricultural background and am passionate about helping my students learn what I love. My husband and I own 400 head of cattle and are active in Team Roping and Barrel Racing Competitions. I am also a past (and sometimes present) free-lance writer for the Ozarks Farm and Neighbor and the FFA New Horizons magazine. What I don't know, I'll find out, so feel free to ask questions!

Monday, October 4, 2010

October 4, 2010 4th hour Discussion Essay Assignment

Animal husbandry techniques have evolved over the past twenty years. Simple genetic experimentation has evolved into the modern and useful practices we use today.  Efficiency is just one positive aspect of such scientific growth.  From the list that follows, choose one topic and write 500 words about the positive aspects of the practice, and possibly the negative aspects, if they apply.  Length can be longer, but not shorter. Post essay on this blog link, then print out copy and turn it in to my by Friday.

Topics:
1. Cloning
2. Artificial Insemination
3. Embryo Transfer
4. Cloning
5. Embryo Sexing
6. Disease Resistance in genetics

Other topics presented will be considered, but ask before you write.

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