Define it
Which word derived from the Greek word mechane and the Latin word machina translates to mean an indigenous device or invention?
Machine
The first cast iron plow was patented in the year__________ when the total U.S. population was 3.9 million and farmers made up ______% of the population
1820 or 1790
90% or 82%
1790
90%
If a farmer planted 5 acres per hour with a horse-drawn planter in 1900, how many acres did he plant in an 8-hour day?
40 acres
5 acres per hour X 8 hours - 40 acres
This vehicle was commonly used to transport goods, commodities, and agriculture materials from the 17th century to the early 20th century. What vehicle am I referring to?
Wagon
What piece of equipment can take photos or video of fields and feedlots to help farmers and ranchers grow crops and livestock more efficiently?
Drone
What medical profession provides diagnostics, long-term care and treatment for animals?
Veterinarian
Tractors and other machinery began revolutionizing the agricultural production in the year _________ when the total U.S. population was 122.7 million and farmers made up ______% of the labor force.
1920 or 1930
64% or 21%
1930
21%
Before milking machines were invented in 1894, a farmer could milk 6 cows per hour by hand. How long would the miking take if the farmer had 15 cows?
2.5 hours
15 cows/6 cows per hour = 2.5 hours
This piece of equipment is essential to sow seeds at specific depths and intervals, ensuring optimal conditions for germination and growth.
Now you see me pulled behind a tractor but back in the day this was all done by hand.
What equipment am I?
Planter
Fun Fact: a single row hand planter can plant 0.5 - 2 acres a day whereas the common day tractor planters can do 150 acres a day
What system identifies the exact coordinates (latitude and longitude) of a field?
GPS = Global Positioning System
What term equivalates to 43,560 square feet or the size of a football field?
An acre
What era ________ did WWII end, and farms began being industrialized and pesticides and fertilizers helped increase production? The total U.S. population was 151.1 million and farmers made up ______% of the labor force.
1950's or 1960's
15.5% or 12.2%
1950's
12.2%
If today's farmers can plant 400 acres a day and farmers in 1900 could plant 40 acres, how many acres can a farmer plant in a day now compared to 1900?
360 acres
400-40 = 360 acres
When the pioneers wanted to make butter, they placed cream into this piece of equipment and turned the hand crank rapidly. What piece of equipment am I referring to?
Churn
Fun Fact: this was typically the kids job since they were the ones who could turn it as fast enough speeds for a continuous time
What type of tractor, harvester or sprayers can operate with minimal human intervention, or direct control by using GPS and sensors?
Autonomous Tractor
Fun fact: although these are a new concept they are being used right here in North Dakota today
What term defines the use of technology to monitor and manage the variability in crops to optimize returns on inputs while preserving resources?
Precision Agriculture
During what era ________ did the science of vaccines for livestock improved genetics and other technologies improved agricultural production? The total U.S. population was 204.3 million and farmers made up _____% of the labor force?
1960's or 1970's
4.6% or 9.8%
1970's
4.6%
Farmers now can milk a cow in about 6 minutes with a milking machine. If a farmer has 12 milking machines going at once, how many cows can be milked in one hour?
120 cows per hour
60 minutes per hour / 6 minutes per cow = 10 cows per hour X 12 milking machines = 120 cows per hour
Horses or ox used to pull this traditional agriculture equipment through the soil preparing it for planting. This equipment had a heavy curved blade, turning over the sod and was pulled by a team of horses or ox. What type of equipment am I referring to?
Plow
Name 3 ways Precision Agriculture aims to aid farmers and ranchers?
Increasing Crop Yield: allows for more efficient planting, watering, and fertilizing, leading to higher yields.
Efficient use of resources: Technologies help farmers use water, fertilizers, and pesticides more efficiently, reducing waste.
Reduced environmental impact: By using resources efficiently, precision agriculture minimizes the environmental footprint of farming.
Cost savings: Optimized use of resources and reduced labor costs lead to savings for farmers.
What term is a new farming technique where the fish in the water provides nutrients to water the plants helping them to grow?
Aquaponics
During which era ______ was when bioengineering, robotics, high-tech sensors and other technologies created to produce more food with less labor and more efficiency? The total U.S. population was 287.6 million and _____% of the labor force were farmers.
2000's or 1990's
3.3% or 1.5%
2000's & 1.5%
Fun fact: Today more than 8 billion people live on earth, and they predict by the year 2100 there will be 10 billion!!
If 10 embryos (eggs) from the cow are transferred to 10 other cows each year, how many calves will there be in 5 years?
50 calves
10 transferred embryos X 5 years = 50 calves
What tool was used for cutting crops such as grass or wheat, with a long-curved blade at the end of a long pole attached to which are one or two short handles?
Bonus Points if you can tell me which modern machine replaced this type of equipment.
Sycthe
Bonus: Combine
Ranchers use _____ _______ on their cattle to trigger a gate that releases a specific amount of feed for that particular cow.
Ear Tag