Agricultural Studies

1.    INTRODUCTION (provide a broad yet meaningful of the subject matter under investigation) 2.    RESEARCH QUESTIONS (between 3-5 only and should correspond with chapters) 3.    RESEARCH OBJECTIVES and Statement of Problems   4.    LITERATURE REVIEW (Should be fairly extensive and cover the major as well as most recent works. Provide a critical appraisal of the works under review and not mere summaries. These can be addressed in a thematic manner as well.)      important   5.    SIGNIFICANCE OF STUDY (e.g. the work’s contribution to knowledge)   6.    RESEARCH METHODOLOGY (quantitative, qualitative or mixed-method; methods of obtaining data i.e. primary & secondary sources, interviews (structured or semi-structured); methods of sampling, etc.)- library research, lab work, fieldwork, historical documentary, interview, survey, evaluation and analysis important     Title of research proposal:   Study on the growth and decline of the citrus psyllid and its comprehensive management under the background of resistance   Keywords Biology mathematics   1. Research on the resistance development of citrus psyllid population under seasonal changes. 2. Study on the population growth and decline and control of citrus psyllids with acquired and induced resistance. 3. The effect of comprehensive prevention and control on the population growth and decline of citrus psyllid under the background of resistance.

Write a research paper (minimum 5-paragraph essay) on a technological, economic, or environmental change impacting agriculture over the last 30 years (since the 1990s). The final product should cite a minimum of three reliable scholarly sources (published by a government organization or university, journal article, etc. Please ask if you are unsure whether your source is considered scholarly enough.). The paper should conclude with how you expect the change to continue to impact decision-making in the near future. Learning Objective: Identify how a technological, economic, or environmental change has impacted decision-making in agribusiness over the recent past so as to predict how managers will have to continue to evolve in the future

Produce quality project Select three grocery chain supermarkets and observe the produce management operations. Check whether they are following the proper postharvest handling recommendations for specific fruits, vegetables and flowers. How they are displaying, are they maintaining at their optimum temperature, moisture and light conditions in the display cases of each grocery chain and those that are not being held under their optimum conditions. Visit the produce sections of at least three grocery stores. Please identify yourself and explain the reason and the purpose of your visit to the customer service desk and request them to put you in contact with the produce manager..  Select at least three (4-5 is also good) commodities to observe in each store. It is preferable, but not necessary, to observe the same commodities in each store. If s/he has time, have the produce manager or her/his representative describe the essentials of her/his job. This person is usually very cooperative and informative and, at your request, may give you a tour of their backroom storage and handling area(s). For each store that you visit, please record your observations, including the following: Location and address Date and time of day Display organization and appearance Visible presence of produce section employee and what they are doing Contact person(s) Essentials of Produce Manager’s job For each of your selected commodities, please record your observations, including the following: Temperature of display case or display area Other commodities displayed in proximity Freshness Uniformity of color, size, overall quality, etc. Cuts/bruises or other visible marks or defects State or country of origin Price What looks good about this product?

There are many career choices within the veterinary profession. What are your future career goals and why?   In what ways do veterinarians contribute to society and what do you hope to contribute?   Consider the breadth of society which veterinarians serve. What attributes do you believe are essential to be successful within the veterinary profession? Of these attributes, which do you possess and how have you demonstrated these in the past?

Term Paper assignment is “What is your biggest concern involving animal agriculture/animal use and why?” You will choose a topic and discuss how it has developed over time and what could be done about this topic from this day forward. You will be graded based upon your ability to use critical thinking to state your opinion on your chosen topic. The main body of this paper needs to be 1500 words at least. You are expected to use at least 3 peer-reviewed sources. It needs to be double-spaced, with 1-inch margins with size 12 font. A cover page and bibliography are expected. You will need to cite all sources using APA style. It will be assigned at the beginning of this course and due on Sunday 8/07/2020 at the conclusion of week 7

Describe the diffusion of a contemporary innovation in the agricultural and natural resources context . Evaluate how the attributes of the innovation and adherence to the diffusion process affected its diffusion and the ultimate success or failure of the innovation? . All references should be listed in a reference section at the end of the paper; be sure to use APA 6th Edition formatting. The reference page does not count as part of the page length.

Term Paper assignment is “What is your biggest concern involving animal agriculture/animal use and why?” You will choose a topic and discuss how it has developed over time and what could be done about this topic from this day forward. You will be graded based upon your ability to use critical thinking to state your opinion on your chosen topic. The main body of this paper needs to be 1500 words at least. You are expected to use at least 3 peer-reviewed sources. It needs to be double-spaced, with 1-inch margins with size 12 font. A cover page and bibliography are expected. You will need to cite all sources using APA style. It will be assigned at the beginning of this course and due on Sunday 8/07/2020 at the conclusion of week 7

Use the Hunger and Food Insecurity primer and Foodprint Hunger and Food Insecurity page as a starting point to research the history of interventions to address hunger. Then write a short reflection (no more than one page) comparing the effectiveness of different types of interventions, from soup kitchens to federal food and nutrition assistance programs

Produce quality project Select three grocery chain supermarkets and observe the produce management operations. Check whether they are following the proper postharvest handling recommendations for specific fruits, vegetables and flowers. How they are displaying, are they maintaining at their optimum temperature, moisture and light conditions in the display cases of each grocery chain and those that are not being held under their optimum conditions. Visit the produce sections of at least three grocery stores. Please identify yourself and explain the reason and the purpose of your visit to the customer service desk and request them to put you in contact with the produce manager..  Select at least three (4-5 is also good) commodities to observe in each store. It is preferable, but not necessary, to observe the same commodities in each store. If s/he has time, have the produce manager or her/his representative describe the essentials of her/his job. This person is usually very cooperative and informative and, at your request, may give you a tour of their backroom storage and handling area(s). For each store that you visit, please record your observations, including the following: Location and address Date and time of day Display organization and appearance Visible presence of produce section employee and what they are doing Contact person(s) Essentials of Produce Manager’s job For each of your selected commodities, please record your observations, including the following: Temperature of display case or display area Other commodities displayed in proximity Freshness Uniformity of color, size, overall quality, etc. Cuts/bruises or other visible marks or defects State or country of origin Price What looks good about this product?

Write a research paper (minimum 5-paragraph essay) on a technological, economic, or environmental change impacting agriculture over the last 30 years (since the 1990s). The final product should cite a minimum of three reliable scholarly sources (published by a government organization or university, journal article, etc. Please ask if you are unsure whether your source is considered scholarly enough.). The paper should conclude with how you expect the change to continue to impact decision-making in the near future. Learning Objective: Identify how a technological, economic, or environmental change has impacted decision-making in agribusiness over the recent past so as to predict how managers will have to continue to evolve in the future