Animals
This farm animal is known for producing wool
Sheep
This process converts light energy into chemical energy, essential for plant growth
Photosynthesis
This basic hand tool is used for tightening or loosening bolts and nuts
Wrench
What does GDP stand for?
Gross Domestic Population
The practice of raising fish in controlled environments for food
Aquaculture
The process of a female animal giving birth is known by this general term
Parturition
The primary nutrient responsible for vigorous leafy growth in plants is this
Nitrogen
This type of welding uses an electric arc to melt and join metal, typically with a consumable electrode
Stick Welding
What is the primary purpose of the U.S. Farm Bill?
To provide financial support for farmers
This farming method aims to maintain soil fertility and minimize environmental impact without the use of synthetic pesticides or fertilizers
Organic Farming
This ruminant stomach compartment is often referred to as the 'true stomach' where enzymatic digestion primarily occurs
Abomasum
A plant that completes its life cycle in two years, typically flowering in the second year, is called this
Biennial
A hydraulic system uses this incompressible fluid to transmit force
Oil (Hydraulic Fluid)
What is a "target market"
A group of consumers a business aims to reach
The measurement of the amount of water available to crops in the soil
Soil Moisture Content
This disease, often affecting poultry, is characterized by respiratory distress and can lead to high mortality rates
Avian Influenza (or bird flu)
This agricultural practice involves planting different crops in a sequence on the same land to improve soil health and yield
The device that converts the reciprocating motion of pistons into rotary motion in an internal combustion engine
Crankshaft
What does “Profit” mean in business terms
Revenue minus costs and expenses
A system of farming that uses satellite imagery, GPS, and other technologies to optimize crop yields and resource use
Precision Agriculture
The genetic improvement of livestock through selective breeding is known as this
Animal breeding (or genetic selection)
The scientific study of fruits and fruit cultivation is known by this term
Pomology
Advancements in agricultural power, structural, and technical systems during which century greatly increased efficiency and productivity
19th century
What are the 4 P's of marketing
Product, Price, Place, and Promotion
The practice of growing crops in nutrient-rich water without soil
Hydroponics