08-25-2023, 01:47 AM
(08-24-2023, 07:34 PM)HarleyDog Wrote: I would have enjoyed a class like that. You know, it’s not always specifically about a certain task, as much as it is learning how things work and developing skills to problem solve.
I sure enjoyed it. Welding was fun. I only ever used that knowledge once on the job, though.
We had to memorize about 26 varieties of chickens, ratios of cattle to pasture, stuff like that.
After that class I could recognize almost every plant and weed in our region.
I worked in agriculture till I was 20, so it was useful. A rancher/farmer has to be a carpenter,
mechanic, electrician and a veterinarian, as well as knowing about horses, cattle, pigs, sheep, and planting
and harvesting. So they taught pretty much everything.* So I always thought we had more'
variety than the guys taking automotive classes. The teacher was a very witty/sarcastic guy too.
Sadly I've forgotten most of it.
*modification--they INTRODUCED me to all that stuff. No way you could learn that all in a HS class.
I think you have to grow up on a ranch/farm to really understand how to operate one. School just helps.
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