Environmental Stewardship In Agriculture
Define Environmental Stewardship.
Taking care of the land, water, animals, and resources while producing food.
True of False
97% of Canadian Farms are family-owned.
True
Organic farming does not allow the use of what?
Synthetic fertilizers
Synthetic pesticides
GMOs
Growth Hormones
What does GMO stand for?
Genetically Modified Organism
What basic things do all plants need to grow?
Time, space, light, water, nutrients, and the right temperature
Animals need these four basics to stay healthy
Shelter
Food
Water
Disease Management
How are eggs sorted into small, medium, large
By weight
Which preservation techniques uses cold temperatures?
Freezing
Why is transparency in food production important?
So consumers know what they are getting. Misunderstanding and misinformation around food production leads to fear and more misinformation.
One way farmers protect soil health is
Crop rotation, reducing erosion through less tilling/ploughing.
True or False
Antibiotics are overused in agriculture and not regulated very closely.
FALSE,
Antibiotics are used to treat sick animals, are highly regulated, and need veterinary oversight.
What is a downside to organic farming?
Need more land, water and labour for same amount of yield as conventional.
GMOs can be used to make organisms resistant to pests, therefore reducing the farmers' need for what?
Pesticides
This step loosens soil, but must be done carefully to avoid erosion.
Ploughing
What helps prevent disease in livestock?
Vaccines and routine vet care
What 3 things are looked at to determine if an egg is Grade A?
Condition of the shell
Position of the yolk
Size of the air cell
Which method removes moisture to prevent bacteria growth?
Drying or dehydrating
What could happen if consumers rely only on marketing or social media for food information?
Myths are created, mis information is spread.
Environmental Stewardship focuses on meeting todays growing needs without harming the environment for
Future Generations
True or False
You can always find hormone-free meat if you pay attention to where your food is coming from.
FALSE,
There is no such thing as hormone-free; all animals have hormones. There is only "no added hormones"
Best farming practices use :
A combination of organic and conventional farming.
GMOs can help feed a growing population because GMOs can increase what?
Crop yield / Food production
What piece of equipment cuts, threshes and cleans grain during harvest?
A combine
Animal welfare is directly related to our food _______ and our food _________.
Safety & Quality
If animals are stressed, overcrowded, or sick:
Disease can spread more easily
Meat, milk, or eggs may spoil faster
There is a higher risk of foodborne illness
What is done with the eggs that don't meet grade A standards?
Used for other products - cartoned eggs, mayonnaise, hair products
This preservation technique uses beneficial bacteria.
Fermentation
What is the best resource to find out about food production.
Go to the source - farms.