Vocabulary
Satisfying human needs; enhancing environmental quality, the resource base, and ecosystem services; protecting the economic viability of agriculture
Sustainable
Name one thing that organic soils are rich in.
Decomposed plant/animal matter, microorganisms, nutrients
When is the best time to water your plants?
Early morning
Name one way that manure can be used in a sustainable way.
Used as fertilizer for fields, turned into biogas, recycled/cleaned and used for animal bedding
What college did Ms. Jacobs attend?
UW - Platteville
A certified, ecological production system that promotes biodiversity and soil health, strictly avoiding synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, GMOs, and sewage sludge.
Organic
What is a seed steward?
Somebody who cares for the seed and wants to protect it (indigenous communities, farmers, seed banks, home gardeners, etc)
What is the best type of soil for agricultural use?
LOAM
Higher vet cross, 3 year transition period, increased input costs, annual certification fees
What is Ms. Jacobs' favorite color?
Purple!
Utilizes synthetic inputs, chemical pesticides, and herbicides to maximize crop yields, acting as a standard, high-yield, and often mechanized production system
Conventional
Name two threats to seed diversity worldwide
Habitat loss, climate change, corporate seed consolidation, GMO seed patents, loss of traditional seed-saving practices
How does a center pivot irrigation system work?
Large sprinkler system, sprinklers "pivot" around a center point in a field
Choosing animals or plants that we like and breeding them to produce more organisms like the ones we like
Selective Breeding
What other subject area is Ms. Jacobs' certified to teach?
Tech-Ed
An organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques
GMO/GEO
Name 2 benefits that earthworms provide for the soil.
Enhance abilities of soil to provide water & air to plants through their tunneling, reduce runoff, increase groundwater supplies, microbial activity, and nutrient cycling
What does NPK stand for in plant management?
Nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus
Will organic or conventional producers likely have more employees? WHY?
Organic, because in a conventional setting more things are automated
What sport did Ms. Jacobs play in high school?
Soccer
What is a riparian area?
A space between land and a waterway, ideally filled with native grasses, shrubs and trees. These areas help filter nutrients that are collected as water runs over the land; help control water levels during floods; and provide habitat for animals.
Name two practices that harm agricultural soil.
What does IPM stand for in plant management?
Integrated Pest Mangement
What is the difference between grain fed, grass fed, and grain finished meat?
Grain fed: Finished on grains for higher fat/marbling, may have grazed pasture at some point
Grass fed: Animals likely graze for most of their life but may be supplemented & finished with grain for ~90 days before harvest to increase weight/marbling
Grass finished: 100% forage diet, resulting in leaner, more nutrient-dense meat with a gamey flavor
How many years was Ms. Jacobs the president of the FFA in High School?
ZERO