Acknowledgments
The People
Anthony Farao
This textbook was made possible through the collaborative efforts and generous support of dedicated colleagues in agricultural education and open educational resources.
Special thanks to Professor Kimberly Donaher, M.A.E., Agriculture Business Faculty at Merced College, whose expertise in curriculum development and commitment to student-centered instruction greatly informed the structure and content of this text. Her insights into aligning instructional materials with real-world agricultural business practices were invaluable.
I would also like to express my appreciation to Kelsey Smith, M.L.I.S., Open Educational Resources Librarian at Lemoore College, for her professional coaching and guidance throughout the development of this project. Her support ensured this resource adheres to accessibility and OER best practices, making it a sustainable and inclusive learning tool for students.
Their contributions reflect the spirit of collaboration across California’s community colleges and the shared mission of advancing accessible, high-quality agricultural education.
— Anthony M. Farao, M.Agr.Ed.
Professor of Agriculture
Lemoore College
