Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

Educational EquipmentAgriculture can be considered one of the oldest industries in th world tracing its origin back 12,000 years. What started with small groups of people in various locations figuring out how to domesticate animals and grow their food has become a multi-trillion-dollar global industry.

Over the last few centuries, sparked by a series of industrial revolutions, significant changes have taken place throughout the industry that has shaped agriculture as we know it today. Machinery has replaced manual processes and hand tools. Additionally, technological advances, including computers and the Internet, have enabled agricultural machines and procedures to be more productive and efficient.

As technology continues to advance, agriculture must keep evolving to ensure that productivity keeps pace with an ever-expanding world population. Today’s agricultural experts need experience with more types of technology than ever before.

Agricultural mechanics is a critical component of robust and relevant agriscience programs. With the right equipment, educators can demonstrate how to construct and repair equipment, buildings, and facilities by following architectural and mechanical plans, show mechanical equipment and power systems, and teach hydraulic and pneumatic systems service and repair.

Plants, farms, and animals are the main functions of agriculture. Still, there are additional opportunities in this field. This career pathway covers a variety of careers - ranging from animal science and veterinary science to metal technologies/welding, oil and gas production systems, and energy & natural resources.

Students need the opportunity to apply physical science principles to their studies with an agricultural mechanics career track that covers:

  • Agricultural systems including equipment, power systems, alternative fuel sources and precision technology
  • Welding trainers, CNC tables, and hydraulics training systems are all key components to the formula that makes up a robust educational program
  • Food Production & Processing Systems
  • Natural and Rewable Resource Systems
  • Animal Systems, Veterinary Programs

Explore hands-on learning technologies for agricultural programs.

  • CPT Training with MSSC standards
    Item Number:
    95-MSB1
    Amatrol's Skill Boss Manufacturing is a hands-on training and assessment tool for CPT+ certification that meets MSSC standards easily integrates into manufacturing programs.
  • Amatrol HVAC Trainer | T7045
    Item Number:
    T7045
    Amatrol’s Basic Refrigeration training system (T7045) offers hands-on learning of a working refrigeration system in a compact tabletop unit.
  • Robotic Welding Education
    Item Number:
    APTARC50
    Welding programs that want to teach the latest technologies will add robotic welding to their program offering. This easy-to-program collaborative robot...
  • Basic Hydraulics Learning System BH-85
    Item Number:
    BH-85
    Each Basic Hydraulics training system features standard industrial grade components. This attention to quality gives students experience they would normally only get on-the-job by helping them recognize industrial components and how to troubleshoot them more effectively. Components included with Basic Hydraulics are pre-mounted on circuit panels with silk-screened labels next to each, which facilitates ease of use and identification.
  • Amatrol | In-Depth Agritech Training
    For agriculture skills training, Amatrol offers training programs that feature a combination of learning methods to engage students' learning styles. Amatrol's training solutions include eLearning curriculum and hands-on, industrial-quality training systems for both industry and education settings.
  • Amatrol Green Energy Learning Systems
    Item Number:
    850-AEC
    Amatrol’s Alternative Energy Learning System – Wind and Solar (850-AEC) covers basic alternative energy training through a combination of eLearning curriculum and hands-on experience.
  • Amatrol Solar PV Troubleshooting Learning System
    Item Number:
    950-SPT1
    The 950-SPT1 teaches students connection, operation, programming, and troubleshooting of AC/DC and grid-connected systems. The curriculum is PC-based multimedia that is highly interactive. It allows students to use the learning style best for them – reading, listening, visual. The 950-SPT1 supports the NABCEP (North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners) test for Certified Solar Photovoltaic System Installer.
  • Turbine Nacelle Troubleshooting Learning System
    Item Number:
    950-TNC1
    Amatrol’s 950-TNC1 Turbine Electric Hub Troubleshooting Learning System allows students to learn the skills required for wind turbine operation, adjustment, and troubleshooting.
  • Amatrol Green Technology Training System
    Item Number:
    950-STCL1
    Amatrol’s Solar Thermal Troubleshooting Closed-Loop Learning System (950-STCL1) teaches solar thermal troubleshooting skills for closed-loop systems through a unique combination of eLearning curriculum and hands-on experience with real industrial solar thermal components.
  • Electrical Power Distribution Training System (85-MT7B)
    Item Number:
    85-MT7B
    Amatrol’s Electrical Power Distribution Learning System (85-MT7B) teaches a broad range of electrical advanced manufacturing skills, such as installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting modern power distribution systems that require skills ranging from setting up basic raceways to selecting appropriate over-current protection for sensitive equipment.

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