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Title:
Computers on the Farm
Farm Uses for Computers, How to Select Software and Hardware, and Online Information Sources in Agriculture
Series Title: United States Department of Agriculture Farmers' Bulletin No. 2277
Credits:
Produced by Tom Cosmas compiled from images provided by
The Internet Archive
Summary: "Computers on the Farm" by Deborah Takiff Smith is a practical agricultural publication written in the early 1980s. This guide is focused on the integration of computer technology into farming, exploring various ways farmers can utilize computers to improve their operations and efficiency. It covers topics such as selecting appropriate software and hardware and offers insights into online information sources that can benefit agricultural practices. The book serves as a comprehensive resource for farmers looking to understand how computers can enhance their management strategies. It outlines specific applications of computer technology—including recordkeeping, farm management analysis, process control, and telecommunications—while providing guidance on choosing the right computer system. Additionally, it details how farmers can access valuable information regarding weather, market prices, and agricultural research through online platforms. Overall, "Computers on the Farm" emphasizes the transformative potential of technology in agriculture and equips readers with the knowledge to effectively implement these tools in their farming practices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 45.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Smith, Deborah Takiff
EBook No.: 59316
Published: Apr 20, 2019
Downloads: 292
Language: English
Subject: Microcomputers
Subject: Farms -- United States
Subject: Information storage and retrieval systems -- Agriculture
LoCC: Agriculture
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Computers on the Farm
Farm Uses for Computers, How to Select Software and Hardware, and Online Information Sources in Agriculture
Series Title: United States Department of Agriculture Farmers' Bulletin No. 2277
Credits:
Produced by Tom Cosmas compiled from images provided by
The Internet Archive
Summary: "Computers on the Farm" by Deborah Takiff Smith is a practical agricultural publication written in the early 1980s. This guide is focused on the integration of computer technology into farming, exploring various ways farmers can utilize computers to improve their operations and efficiency. It covers topics such as selecting appropriate software and hardware and offers insights into online information sources that can benefit agricultural practices. The book serves as a comprehensive resource for farmers looking to understand how computers can enhance their management strategies. It outlines specific applications of computer technology—including recordkeeping, farm management analysis, process control, and telecommunications—while providing guidance on choosing the right computer system. Additionally, it details how farmers can access valuable information regarding weather, market prices, and agricultural research through online platforms. Overall, "Computers on the Farm" emphasizes the transformative potential of technology in agriculture and equips readers with the knowledge to effectively implement these tools in their farming practices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 45.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Smith, Deborah Takiff
EBook No.: 59316
Published: Apr 20, 2019
Downloads: 292
Language: English
Subject: Microcomputers
Subject: Farms -- United States
Subject: Information storage and retrieval systems -- Agriculture
LoCC: Agriculture
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.