Crops and money
Animals
Issues, Education
Questions about Ag
Foods
100

True or False: There are more than 100 jobs in Louisa County About Ag?

True

100

Why are pigs used in Ag?

For there bacon,pork,and meat

100

What is Louisa County ranked in Agriculture?

Louisa County is ranked #65 in Agriculture from Iowa

100

What is the average income for a farmer in Louisa County?

$44,000

100

How much corn is produced in Louisa County?

166 bushels per acre

200

Whats the market value of agricultural products sold of crops in Louisa County?

90-100,000

200

What are the 4 main animals used for agriculture in Louisa County?

Cows, pigs, goat, chicken

200

What is an Agriculture impact on Louisa County?

tax benefits

200

What is the biggest threat on Agriculture in Louisa County?

Forestry
200

What are the 2 main crops grown in Louisa County?

Corn and Soybeans

300

What percentage of farms in Louisa County?

About 10%

300

How many animals are typically on a farm in Louisa County?

The average beef farm had 47 cows in 2022. 

300

What are some benefits on Agriculture in Louisa County?

The food jobs, habitat, and trade
300

About how many acres does a farmer need to make a living in Louisa County?

About 20-40

300

How many pounds are in a bushel of soybeans?

60 pounds

400

How much money gets made from selling corn and beans in Louisa County?

Corn:  $79,809

Beans: $66,419

400

About how many pigs and hogs are in Louisa County?

About 112,489 pigs and hogs

400

What is the biggest agriculture issue in Louisa County?

Animal Menure

400

What is the total market value of Agriculture sold in Louisa County?

About 2,000

400

How many pounds are in a bushel of corn in Louisa County?

56 pounds

500

What is the most used invention used for Ag in Louisa County?

The Mechanical Reaper

500

How many cattle and calves are in Louisa County Iowa?

Cattle and Calves there are about 5,646. 

500

What education do you need to be an Agriculture Farmer, or an Agriculture teacher?

 bachelor's degree 

500

What does agriculture provide for people in Louisa County?

food, fiber, shelter, and jobs. 

500

How many vegetables are harvested in all of Louisa County?

490 vegetables

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