Old McCutchin had a farm
This type of agriculture utilizes compost and cover crops without chemicals and is way above organic standards.
What is biodynamic farming?
This is the percentage of all corn that is grown in the US that is genetically modified.
This is the type of ag operation where large numbers of animals are raised in confined situations with minimal land area.
What is a CAFO?
This term refers to food raised in small batches.
What is artisan?
Having outside access gives chickens this term.
What is free range?
This term requires no verification of farming methods and no audit of meeting any standards.
What is fairtrade?
This term cannot be used to fruit, grown in California, that's sold in Wisconsin.
What is locally grown?
This is the term given to a beef animal with over 51% black coat and less than 30 months of age.
What is certified angus beef?
This term is what is cannot be added to labels because animals naturally have them.
What is hormone free?
This is the term used for any beef animal that is not raised in a feedlot.
What is grassfed?
This widespread practice allows farmers to use pesticides, fertilizers, antibiotics and hormones.
What is conventional farming?
Organic foods cannot be raised with any of these products.
What are chemicals, pesticides, hormones, or antibiotics?
This term is used for animals that are not allowed overcrowded conditions inside barns.
What is cage free?
This term refers to meat products that have been raised without growth promotants, antibiotics, or animal by-products as feed additives.
What is naturally raised?
This is a term used for breeds that are better equipped for grazing and slower growing than traditional breeds.
What are heritage breeds?
This term is used to describe a farm where the business or a majority of the business is owned by the operator and relatives.
What is a family farm?
This term refers to a unique variety that has been passed down from 50 years or more of farming.
What is an heirloom variety?
This type of pen allows sows to give birth.
What is a farrowing crate?
This term refers to meat prepared under a rabbi's supervision.
What is kosher?
This type of agriculture enhances environmental quality and natural resources.
What is sustainable agriculture?
This is the number of feet in an acre.
What is 43,560?
This is the number one expense on a livestock operation.
What is feed?
This is where ruminants are fattened by removing them from pasture and feeding them grain until they reach market weight.
What is a feedlot?
This is the length of time that raw milk cheese has to be aged?
What is 60 days?
This hormone, also called rBGH, boosts a cows' milk production by encouraging her to eat more.
What is BST?