Crops
What crop is planted on the most acreage in Alamance County?
Soybeans
What is a dairy cow?
A cow that is utilized for milk production.
Name one reason that tractors are dangerous.
Size, moving parts, flammable, etc.
Name two species of livestock found in Alamance County.
Cattle, sheep, goats, poultry, etc.
How many farms are in Alamance County?
720 farms
Name the crop grown in the Northern part of Alamance County.
Tobacco
Name two different breeds of dairy cow.
Holstein, Jersey, Guernsey, Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Milking Short Horn, etc.
What does PTO stand for?
Power Take Off
How many beef cattle are in Alamance County?
6,800
What important crop comes from the mountains of NC?
Christmas trees
Name two crops found in NC and Alamance County.
Corn, Soybeans, Wheat, Tobacco, etc.
How many chambers is in a cow stomach?
4 - rumen, reticulum, omasum, and abomasum
Name two examples of ATV safety practices.
Wear PPE, wear a helmet, riding without a passenger, don't ride ATV on the road, etc.
What does sheep and goats have in common?
Where can you buy local farm products?
Farm stores, Farmers markets.
What crop is also called "Maize" in other countries?
Corn
How many times does a dairy cow typically get milked in one day?
2-3 times a day
What is the area called where an animal cannot see you approaching?
Blind spot
What is a broiler?
Meat chicken
Why is it important for people to know where their food comes from?
Answer varies
What is the value of the crops grown in Alamance County?
$28.3 million
How much water does a dairy cow need to drink in one day?
80-100 gallons
What should you do if you notice a calf outside of the fence?
Tell an adult- do not mess with a newborn calf and cow.
Name the two species of livestock that NC is ranked in.
Swine/hogs, turkeys, and broiler chickens.
What is the name of the farm we visited today?
McPherson Farm