FORBEEF: A Forage-Livestock System Computer Model Used as a Teaching Aid for Decision Making.

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Title: FORBEEF: A Forage-Livestock System Computer Model Used as a Teaching Aid for Decision Making.
Language: English
Authors: Stringer, W. C.
Source: Journal of Agronomic Education. Fall 1987 16(2):85-87.
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 3
Publication Date: 1987
Intended Audience: Practitioners; Researchers
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Descriptive
Reports - Research
Computer Programs
Descriptors: Agricultural Production, Agriculture, Agronomy, College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware, Higher Education, Inservice Teacher Education, Science and Society, Science Education, Science Instruction, Soil Science, Teaching Methods
Abstract: Describes the development of a computer simulation model of forage-beef production systems, which is intended to incorporate soil, forage, and animal decisions into an enterprise scenario. Produces a summary of forage production and livestock needs. Cites positive assessment of the program's value by participants in inservice training workshops. (TW)
Notes: Executive Vice-President, American Society of Agronomy, 677 S. Segoe Rd., Madison, WI 53711.
Journal Code: CIJFEB1988
Entry Date: 1988
Accession Number: EJ361691
Database: ERIC
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