Ag History
This Act established the first Land Grant Universities.
The Morrill Act of 1862
What are controlled environmental systems?
Systems where environmental factors are regulated to optimize conditions for specific organisms or processes.
What is one major career area that agriculture careers fall under?
Production Ag, Ag Mechanics, Ag Sales and Service, Ag Processing, Forestry, Horticulture, Rural Recreation and Natural Resources, Ag Marketing and Business Management
Define invasive species.
A nonnative species that can harm the environment, economy, or human health.
What did FFA stand for?
Future Farmers of America
What year was the USDA created?
Bonus: Who created the USDA?
1862
Bonus Abraham Lincoln
This is a structure that uses artificial control of temperature, humidity, and light to grow plants.
Greenhouse
What is Production Agriculture?
Raising: Field Crops, Poultry, Livestock, Fruit, or Vegetables
This invasive species is mainly seen as invasive in Asia rather than the United States. They eat trash and wash their food before eating it.
Raccoon
What is FFA?
An organization that helps students develop leadership skills and explore careers in agriculture.
This happened as a result of poor farming practices and over farming of the land. This causing essential nnutrients to be removed from the soil.
Dust Bowl
Growing plants in nutrient rich water instead of soil.
Hydroponics
What 3 factors normally effect what agriculture jobs are in your area?
Population, Climate, Consumer Demand
This invasive plant can be eaten and is high in fiber. Seen all over the United States including Tennessee.
Kudzu
What is a CDE?
Career Development Event
These Bills govern a variety of programs related to agriculture and food.
Farm Bills
Which cycle consists of photosynthesis and cellular respiration?
Carbon Cycle
What career\ job consists of managing the turfbor grass on a sports stadium field?
Turfgrass Manager
Found in Florida this species is identified for its long body, tan and dark splotches, and pyramid shaped head. First seen in the area in 1979.
Burmese Python
What is an LDE?
Leadership Development Event
When were women first allowed in FFA?
1969
What are the 4 processes of the water cycle?
Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation, and Collection
This person is qualified to treat sick or injured animals. They also fall under the Agriculture Sales and Services career area. Who is it?
Veterinarian
Known for extensive damage to crops and wildlife habitats. Has hard rough hair on tops of its body and tusks to help them root into the ground.
Wild Boar
FFA is a component of what model in agriculture education?
Three Component Model