Buzz Words
What do we call farming that doesn't use chemicals?
Organic
What are the four seasons?
spring, summer, fall, winter
Name one animal that lives in the soil.
worms, pill bugs, bacteria, fungi, millipede, etc.
What are pesticides?
chemicals that kill organisms (can kill both good and unwanted plants and animals)
What is a baby sheep called?
What does sustainability mean?
avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain an ecological balance.
In what season are strawberries ripe?
summer!
What is a decomposer?
an organism that breaks down dead/decaying material (worms!)
Growing one type of crop in a large area is called a ____.
monoculture
What is a group of sheep called?
Flock (or herd)
What is an ecosystem?
a biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.
a complex network or interconnected system
Yes! They just grow slowly.. (kale, fava beans, spinach, cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, mustard greens, lettuce, etc)
What are 3 signs of unhealthy soil?
no animals (microorganisms), dry, no plants growing, dusty, light colored ground, etc.
What is the gradual removal of soil called? (often by wind and water)
erosion
What is grazing?
Animals that eat grass on a pasture of land
What is an example of biodiversity?
any habitat or ecosystem with a large variety of plants and animals (wetland, riverbank, garden, etc.)
Why do farmers plant crops at different times of the year?
Certain crops need different temperatures to grow (tomatoes and peppers need warmth, spinach needs cool weather)
What are 3 signs of healthy soil?
lots of animals/microorganisms, dark color, moist, many healthy plants growing, earthy smell, etc.
Runoff usually contains harmful substances called ______.
Pollutants (chemicals, fertilizers, pesticides, etc.)
What animal products come from sheep?
Wool, milk, meat, leather, etc.
Why is regenerative agriculture important?
improves health of the earth!
it's a sustainable farming practice, increases biodiversity and soil health, combats climate change, etc.
How long does it take for an apple to grow on a tree?
6 months! Flowers in spring (April) and ready to harvest in fall (October)
What is one way a farmer can increase soil health?
adding compost, no till, cover cropping, mulching, diverse planting, grow organically, etc.
How does tilling impact soil health?
What is a ewe?
a female sheep