Organic Methods
Used to improve soil naturally
What is Compost?
Spraying chemicals to quickly stop insects
What is pesticides?
Leaves on crops have holes and are being eaten
What is pest problem?
A farmer wants to grow cops without using any chemicals. What method should they use?
What is Organic Method?
Used to keep soils moist and cool
What is mulch?
A farmer uses chemicals to increase plant growth speed.
What is chemical fertilizers?
Plants are growing where they are not wanted and taking nutrients from crops
What is weed problem?
A farmer wants crops to grow quickly using chemical fertilizers. What method are they choosing?
What is Non-Organic?
Natural way to control pests
Is this ladybug?
Why might a farmer choose chemical fertilizers instead of compost?
Are you speaking about quicker results?
Crops are not growing well because the soil has lost nutrients over time
What is poor/weak soil?
A farmer wants to protect the environment and improve soil naturally. Which method is BEST?
What is Organic Method?
Pulling unwanted plants from the soil is called...
Are you referring to weeding?
A farmer wants to remove weeds quickly using chemicals. What method is being used?
What is herbicides?
The sun is very hot and the soil is losing water quickly.
What is dry soil/lack of moisture?
A farmer needs large crops quickly for selling, even if chemicals are used. What method should they choose?
What is Non-Organic?
A farmer changes crops each season to keep soil healthy. What method is this?
What is crop rotation?
A farmer uses both pesticides and fertilizers to increase production. What type of farming is this?
What is non-organic farming?
A farm has insects damaging crops, weeds spreading, and soil lacking nutrients. What does this situation show about the farm?
What is multiple farming problems/poor farm conditions?
A farmer must choose between fast production and long-term soil health. Which method supports long-term soil health?
What is Organic?