North Dakota Counts
Known as Dakota Territory's first successful crop and North Dakota's economy dependent on this commodity gave it the nickname of "King". What Commodity is it?
WHEAT!
Fun Fact: North Dakota's annual wheat harvest could make 16 BILLION LOAVES of bread?
What animal has multiple stomachs?
NONE! However, ruminant animals such as sheep, goats & cattle have 1 stomach with multiple compartments.
What is the term for a unit of land area equal to 4,840 square yards?
ACRE
What year was NDFB started?
1942
Which livestock outnumbers people in ND?
CATTLE
Fun Fact: North Dakota ranchers raise enough cattle to make 1.9BILLION 1/4lb. beef burgers
__#___ out of every ___#____ bites of food is thanks to a pollinator
1 out of 3
North Dakota raises roughly 150,000 of this livestock each year, it is the most eaten meat in the world and they are the fastest growing livestock animal. What livestock is it?
PIGS
What is it called when a seed sprouts a tiny plant?
GERMINATION is the process where a seed sprouts a tiny plant starting the plant life cycle.
How much is an NDFB student membership?
$20
What is a ND vegetable crop is that high in protein?
Edible Beans
Soybeans are a huge crop for ND, but nearly all ND soybeans are shipped to Asia. North Dakota grows approximately how many acres of soybeans a year?
6 MILLION
What two major ND crops make up sunbutter?
Sunflowers & Honey
What is the male part of the corn plant that produces pollen needed for reproduction?
TASSEL
There are many benefits of being a NDFB student member, What are three of those benefits?
Mentors
Scholarships
Collegiate Farm Bureau Clubs
Conferences
Route 1000 safe driving
Networking
Life long friendships
The United States is the largest producer of ND's state beverage. What is our state beverage?
MILK! One American will drink about 18 gallons a year.
Fun Fact: ND dairy cows produce about 310 MILLION pounds of milk each year!
What livestock animal played an important role in North Dakota history and were first used in the area by American Indian people?
HORSES!
Americans have their eye on this crop consuming about 11 pounds a year per American. Which crop is it?
Potatoes!!!
Fun Fact: Potatoes are packed with vitamin C, Potassium, and fiber? Plus, with their superpowers in complex carbohydrates they fuel athletes keeping them energized and ready to conquer any adventure.
Beef is packed with powerful nutrients that are often referred to with the acronym ZIP. What does ZIP stand for?
ZINC: needed for healthy immune system & control your appetite.
IRON: helps carry oxygen to your body's cells and tissues and helps your brain develop.
PROTEIN: helps keep your body energized and supports mussel growth
Edible Beans
What is the age you need to be to be considered a student member of NDFB?
25 and younger
ND grows 3 different types of corn. Can you name all 3 kinds?
POPCORN
SWEET CORN
FIELD CORN
What is one of ND's crops that is considered a fruit, grain AND a vegetable?
CORN!
Annually, North Dakota farmers raise about 1 MILLION of this animal. What livestock animal is it?
TURKEY!
There are about 9 ND farms that actively raise turkeys.
What is the term for the animal's personal space or safety zone and is determined by the wildness or tameness of the animal?
FLIGHT ZONE
What is NDFB mission?
To enhance the livelihood of all ND individuals, families and communities by advocating for agriculture
What is the only food produced by insects that is eaten by both humans and insects?
HONEY
Fun Fact: a bee colony typically is home to 60,000 bees!