Agriculture
What are 6 of the top 10 ag commodities produced in the United States?
Cattle, corn, soybeans, dairy products, broilers, misc. crops, hogs, wheat, chicken eggs, cotton lint
The top two commodities grown in Missouri are:
Corn & Soybeans
They work to secure and protect natural resources, patrol parks, manage wildlife
Conservation Officer
What continent produces barely any agriculture products?
Antarctica
What are your plans for Christmas break?
Family and food!!!
What are three roles animals play in our lives?
• Food
• Feed
• Clothing
• Medicines
• Services
• Recreation
• Work/labor
• Other (e.g., by-products)
Why don't we grow oranges in Missouri?
They need a tropical climate: hot and humid and not frost (like in Florida)
Examine meat products such as beef, pork, poultry, etc. to ensure that is is safe and meets quality standards
Meat Inspector
Ag products that are sold and sent to other countries
Tell me an ag fact about the continent you researched.
Your choice
What is agriculture?
All aspects of the global food, fiber, fuel and natural resources systems
What are 3 of MO's top 5 commodities produced?
Soybeans, corn, cattle, hogs, broilers
Commodities such as corn and soybeans are made into
Biofuels
Why are tropical fruits a major import for the United States?
We don't have the climate to grow tropical fruits (except for Florida, Hawaii)
What is Miss Limback's real name?
Emily
When you go to a nursery, you are visiting an agricultural business.
TRUE
What is a temperate climate?
Career that assists farmers in producing crops by: scouting fields, testing soil, determining nutrient needs, and pest management.
Agronomist
Why is agriculture so different all across the world?
Climate/weather, soil, culture, needs, resources, etc.
What is my dog's name?
Bo
More individuals are farmers today than in the Revolutionary war times.
FALSE
Why have agricultural outputs and productivity continued to rise while inputs have stayed the same?
Advances in technology
What is a viticulturist?
What are 6 of the top 10 ag commodities produced in the United States?
Cattle, corn, soybeans, dairy products, broilers, misc. crops, hogs, wheat, chicken eggs, cotton lint
Who is our FFA chapter president?
Brook