Pathways in Agriculture
What is the agribusiness pathway?
the managing, marketing, and financing of food, fiber, and fuel products for domestic and global markets.
How many people do we have on earth?
Approximately 8 billion
Why do we study the past in agriculture?
To learn from our mistakes, continue to grow!
How is the scientific method used in agriculture?
Help solve complex world problems based around agriculture
What is the plant systems pathway?
focuses on life cycles, functions, classifications, growth practices of plants.
What are some ways we can help improve the issue of world hunger?
Technology, manage natural resources, produce more food in challenging climates.
Why do we track milestones in agriculture?
To track our progress in the agriculture industry.
List three things from your daily routine that come from agriculture?
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What is the natural resources pathway?
the study of the following, water, forests, soil, wildlife habitats
We need to grow ________ food on _______ land.
more, less
We produce _____ pounds of meat per animal now then we did in the past.
more
What is one form of technology you observed in the future farming video?
Touch screens, self driving machines, individual sprayers, GPS
What is the Power, Structural & Technical Systems Pathway?
obtaining knowledge of agricultural equipment, power systems, metalworking, welding, and project planning.
How do we preserve our food to last longer?
Canning and refrigeration.
What is one milestone in the crop industry?
Ag mechanics, genetics, pesticides, ethanol, and computers.
What is the definition of agriculture?
The science of cultivating soil, growing crops, and raising livestock to produce food and fiber.
What is the Food Products and Processing pathway?
he research of food chemistry, food microbiology, nutrition, food technologies
What are the necessities to human life?
Food, Fiber, and Shelter
Describe one historical event that happened involving agriculture
Answers may vary.
Wheat!