Farm Mechanics
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| - | + | *'''1d''' [http://www.ilpi.com/msds/faq/parta.html Material safety data sheet] also [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MSDS Material safety data sheet at Wikipedia] | |
| + | *'''2a''' [http://www.howstuffworks.com/diesel.htm Diesel engines] also [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diesel_engine Diesel engines at Wikipedia] | ||
| + | *'''2b''' [http://science.howstuffworks.com/transport/engines-equipment/hydraulic1.htm Hydraulic system] also [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydraulic_machinery Hydraulic machinery at Wikipedia] | ||
| + | *'''2c''' [http://auto.howstuffworks.com/transmission.htm Transmissions] also [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transmission_(mechanics) Transmissions at Wikipedia] | ||
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*[http://www.agriculture.com/ Agriculture Online] | *[http://www.agriculture.com/ Agriculture Online] | ||
*[http://www.usda.gov/ U.S. Department of Agriculture] | *[http://www.usda.gov/ U.S. Department of Agriculture] | ||
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Current revision
, links, and cross-references to related badges and awards. ◀Prev - Next ▶ | Farm Mechanics merit badge | ||
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| Status: | Elective | |
| Created: | 1928 | |
| Discontinued: | no | |
| BSA Advancement ID: | 048 | |
| Requirements revision: | 2009 | |
| Latest pamphlet revision: | 2008 | |
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| “ | From the mattock and hoe to the horse and mule, the cotton gin and reaper, the tractor and air seeder—this is the story of farm equipment. Today, most farms are mechanized and farmers can do most of their own maintenance work and make the adjustments needed on their many intricate farm implements. | ” |
Farm Mechanics merit badge requirements | 
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Notes
| A FREE workbook for Farm Mechanics is available here! with the maps, charts, links, diagrams, and checklists you need! Or click here to print just the Farm Mechanics requirements. | meritbadge.org has PDF and DOC versions of Boy Scout merit badge workbooks, Webelos workbooks, and Cub Scout workbooks. |
- Per the BSA: "You should read the merit badge pamphlet on the subject." Pamphlets (books) are at local Scout Shops and online at ScoutStuff.org.
- "Get a signed Merit Badge application from your Scoutmaster." An online, printable Word doc file version is available.
- Farm Mechanics is a rare merit badge with 1,951 earned in 2007!
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Requirement resources
- 1d Material safety data sheet also Material safety data sheet at Wikipedia
- 2a Diesel engines also Diesel engines at Wikipedia
- 2b Hydraulic system also Hydraulic machinery at Wikipedia
- 2c Transmissions also Transmissions at Wikipedia
Related awards
Trade-related awards
- Boy Scout Merit Badges: American Labor - Automotive Maintenance - Drafting - Farm Mechanics - Graphic Arts - Home Repairs - Painting - Plumbing - Surveying - Truck Transportation - Woodwork
- Webelos Activity Badges: Craftsman - Handyman
See also
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External links
- 1, 2: How to Plan a Farm ShopFrom North Dakota State University; includes sections on tools and safety.
- AgriNet
- Agriculture Online
- U.S. Department of Agriculture
