The PRAXIS II Agriculture test (0700), a two-hour multiple-choice exam, is usually taken by college graduates with a B.A. in agricultural education who are seeking certification in secondary agriculture. The test contains 120 questions regarding seven areas of agriculture: agricultural business and economics; agricultural mechanization and technology; agriculture: social and historical perspectives; animal science; natural resources and the environment; plant and soil science; and program planning and management.
Agricultural Business and Economics
The PRAXIS II Agriculture exam tests examinee knowledge regarding the business of farming. Questions deal with marketing, farm management, and business opportunities in agriculture.
Agricultural Mechanization and Technology
The agricultural mechanization and technology section of the PRAXIS II Agriculture test contain questions about farm equipment; farm safety; water and soil conservation standards and technology; and farm construction.
Agriculture: Social and Historical Perspectives
Topics addressed in the social and historical perspectives section of the PRAXIS II Agriculture test include agricultural policies as well as historical and legal precedents in agriculture. The economic importance of farming, local farm products, and job opportunities in agriculture are also test topics.
Questions on the PRAXIS II Agriculture exam regarding animal science deal with major breeds of dairy cows, beef cattle, hogs, poultry, goats, and other farm animals; breeding, raising, and maintaining healthy livestock; and animal product processing methods.
Natural Resources and the Environment
The natural resources and environment section of the PRAXIS II Agriculture exam contains questions about the environmental concerns raised by chemical fertilizers, changing weather patterns, energy use, soil erosion, and methods for fostering wildlife habitats and ecosystems.
Plant and Soil Science
The plant and soil science portion of the PRAXIS II Agriculture test specifically concerns the following: plant taxonomy, crop maintenance and rotation, land care, soil characteristics, and other facets of horticulture.
Program Planning and Management
This portion of the PRAXIS II Agriculture exam is about student organizations, career planning, agricultural student apprenticeship opportunities, and program management. It also contains questions about the historical, philosophical, and legal aspects of farming.
The PRAXIS II Agriculture exam contains some questions that do not count toward the test score.