Equipment & Machinery

Texans use a wide range of equipment and tools in their homes, businesses and agricultural operations. We have educational resources and in-person programming designed to help Texans manage and maintain their equipment and machinery.

Related Departments: Agricultural Economics

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Agricultural Safety and Health

Agricultural Safety and Health Program addresses farm machinery safety, safe handling of agrochemicals, and topics related to safety in farm, ranch, and rural settings.  

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Equipment & Machinery

Publications

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This 9-page pocket-sized guide gives step-by-step instructions for calibrating ground sprayers.

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This 8-page publication explains how to select the right size incinerator and calculate all associated costs.

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La mayoria de los propietarios no consideran que el mantenimiento del cesped sea peligroso. Sin embargo, las cortadoras de cesped, recortadoras, bordeadoras y otros equipos de energia pueden causar quemaduras y laceraciones leves a graves, huesos rotos y dislocados, lesiones oculares y perdida de dedos de manos, dedos de los pies y piernas. Puede evitar […]

Programs

We offer numerous free and affordable programs on agriculture and natural resources, family and community health, economic health and youth development. We also offer many volunteer opportunities. Browse the list below.
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The TCFA Feedyard Technician Program provides high school upperclassmen knowledge and skills needed to prepare them for a possible career in the fed cattle industry.

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The Pecan Orchard Management Short Course is the world renowned premiere educational event on how to grow pecans.

Program

Agricultural Safety and Health Program addresses farm machinery safety, safe handling of agrochemicals, and topics related to safety in farm, ranch, and rural settings.  

All Resources on Equipment & Machinery

  • Publication

    This 9-page pocket-sized guide gives step-by-step instructions for calibrating ground sprayers.

  • Publication

    This 8-page publication explains how to select the right size incinerator and calculate all associated costs.

  • Publication

    Skid-steer loaders are very useful tools, but can be lethal if not used according to the manufacturer's instructions. You can reduce your risk of injury or death by following the proper safety precautions outlined in this publication. (3 pages)

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    Most homeowners do not consider lawn maintenance to be dangerous. However lawn mowers, trimmers, edgers, and other power equipment can cause minor to severe burns and lacerations, broken and dislocated bones, eye injuries, and loss of fingers, toes, and legs. You can avoid accidents like these by following the safety guidelines in this publication. (3 […]

  • Publication

    La mayoria de los propietarios no consideran que el mantenimiento del cesped sea peligroso. Sin embargo, las cortadoras de cesped, recortadoras, bordeadoras y otros equipos de energia pueden causar quemaduras y laceraciones leves a graves, huesos rotos y dislocados, lesiones oculares y perdida de dedos de manos, dedos de los pies y piernas. Puede evitar […]

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