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Exploring the Horticulture Field PPTExploring the Horticulture Field PPT
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Exploring the Horticulture Field

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The terms and definitions involved with growing, harvesting, and processing of tree fruits are given in these clear and attractive slides.  Details of  horticulture and crops are given. For instance, demand and growth of the industry, research, marketing and inspection are covered.  These slides give a lot of information and should be quite useful to someone looking at career options or learning more about agriculture.

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crops, pomology, tree fruits, food production., science
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Grade
9th - Higher Ed
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Presentations
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For Teacher Use
Number of Slides
29

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