"Farming is one of the most important jobs in our society, but what does a farmer really do all day? This text explores both agricultural and livestock farming in detail, and describes the special skills and equipment that a farmer needs in order to ensure that the farm runs smoothly. Other aspects of working with animals and crops are also explored, such as selling livestock and vegetables to people or businesses. Engaging visuals and interesting...

Many years ago, most of the U.S. population lived on farms and produced their own food to eat. Now, only 2 percent of the population produces food for the entire world. Readers will learn that farmers are responsible for the fruits, vegetables, and meat we buy in the grocery store, and the ingredients that go into many other things. They often use technology to help them produce these things. Some farmers research ways to keep their animals comfortable...

A simple look at the day-to-day job of a farmer.

"Describes different jobs on a farm including planting and caring for animals. Includes easy-to-read text for beginning readers"--

"Everyone needs to eat! Did you know that the agriculture and food development industry is teeming with interesting career opportunities? From ranchers to falconers to soil scientists, this important field relies on people with a variety of STEAM skills. Find out how you can put your science, technology, engineering, art, and math skills to work providing food for people arouind the world."--Back cover.

Hospitality & Tourism in the World of Work series provides an age-appropriate and interactive introduction to the nationally recognized Hospitality & Tourism career pathway using informal self-assessment elements, career profiles, informative sidebar features, and back matter activities.

Food & Natural Resources in the World of Work series provides an age-appropriate and interactive introduction to the nationally recognized Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources career pathway using informal self-assessment elements,career profiles, informative sidebar features, and back matter activities.|Glossary of key words|Table of contents|Index|World of Work provides an early introduction to the nationally recognized careerpathways using...

Human Services in the World of Work series provides an age-appropriate and interactive introduction to the nationally recognized Human Services career pathway using informal self-assessment elements, career profiles, informative sidebar features, and back matter activities.

Finance in the World of Work series provides an age-appropriate and interactive introduction to the nationally recognized Finance career pathway using informal self-assessment elements, career profiles, informative sidebar features, and back matter activities.

Education & Training in the World of Work series provides an age-appropriate and interactive introduction to the nationally recognized Education & Training career pathway using informal self-assessment elements, career profiles, informative sidebar features, and back matter activities.