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8–1. Honey bee larvae are being screened for disease. (Courtesy, Agricultural
Research Service, USDA)

GRICULTURE is science in action! That is why the word “agriscience”
Awas developed. No word better expresses the important relation-
ship between agriculture and science.
Understanding plants and animals involves science. Think about liv-
ing plants and animals. What do they need to live and grow? All of what
they need is science-based.
A neat thing about studying agriculture is that it shows the importance
of science. It gives science meaning. Science principles are easy to
understand when used in agriculture. In fact, many scientists have strong
interests in agriculture.
Science is a part of all of the agricultural industry. Processing food
involves science. Designing new machinery involves science. Forestry,
horticulture, and wildlife are science-based. This does not mean that
learning about them is hard. It means that science is easier because of
the practical use it has.

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