Agriculture basics
How much money does a farmer make out of $1
8 cents
Is the amount of land limited or unlimited?
limited
Name a tool that farmers used before the use of motors.
shovel, horse, etc.
Why is recycling important?
save the Earth, lower pollution
Name a type of crop that can be grown hydroponically.
lettuce
What are the 3 things plants need to grow?
light, water, nutrients
How much of Wake County's land is being taken away from farming and turned into housing on a yearly basis?
20%
Has the total amount of farms in the United States increased over time?
No, it has decreased greatly.
Who creates ALL pollution?
Humans
How do you correct a too short/too long growing season deficiency?
Use greenhouse
What is the definition of Agriculture?
To feed and cloth all people
Name 3 crops grown in Eastern Wake County.
cotton, peanuts, corn, soybeans
Name one type of garden that does not use soil.
Hydroponics
What happens to recycled plastic and paper?
Made into other products
What is germination?
seed to small plant
What is the purpose of an expiration date on food?
Gives the PEAK freshness of product
Name one piece of technology has helped farmers.
tractors, drones, tillers, irrigation systems, teacher discretion
Why has farming changed over time?
Innovative technology
Name 1 nonrenewable resource and 1 renewable resource that is saved when we recycle.
Nonrenewable: oil, coal, petroleum
Renewable: water, trees
What does FFA stand for?
Future Farmers of America
Where are the 2 places people waste the MOST food?
restaurants and cafeterias
How much money do Americans spend on food (present day)?
13% of their income.
Name 3 jobs connected to agriculture BESIDES farmer.
truck driver, working in a factory, shipping, grocery store, advertising
What happens to the trash that gets thrown out? (name 2 options)
dump, landfill, ocean, burned
If there is enough food to feed all people, then why are we in a food crisis?
cost (money), availability of food (location)