Livestock
What do baby livestock animals need in the first 24 hours that is essential for survival?
Colostrum
This machine is used to plow, till, and prepare the soil for planting
This handheld digging tool features a pointed metal blade and is essential for planting or moving soil.
Shovel
This white liquid comes from cows and is often pasteurized before it hits store shelves
Milk
This natural material made of sand, silt, and clay supports plant life on farms.
Soil
True/False: Do sheep & goats have teeth on their upper jaw
False
This wagon is often used to collect grain from the combine and transfer it to a truck.
Grain Cart
This tool with rotating blades is pushed by hand to chop and turn soil in small garden beds.
Rototiller
What is the difference in between sweet corn and field corn
Sweet corn - ate by humans and picked when soft and juicy
Field Corn - Tougher and mostly used to feed animals or make products loke corn meal or corn syrup
Why do farmers test soils before planting crops
To check soil's nutrients and pH level
This term describes a male bovine that has been castrated.
Steer
this type of sprayer distributes pesticides, herbicides, or liquid fertilizer.
boom sprayer
This tool checks electric fences by measuring voltage.
Fence Tester
What grain is used to make both bread and pasta?
Wheat flour
This key plant nutrient, often added through fertilizers, helps plants grow green and leafy.
Nitrogen
What products are obtained from livestock animals?
Lipstick, Hairbrushes, Milk, Eggs, Marshmallows, Etc
This precision farming tool helps reduce over-application by using satellite data.
GPS-guided technology
This curved, pointed tool helps remove nails or pry apart wood.
Crowbar
This legume, often harvested dry, is used in tofu, livestock feed, and oil production.
Soybean
This crop is planted between growing seasons to protect and enrich the soil.
Cover Crop
This camelid livestock animal is prized for its soft fiber and originates from South America.
Alpaca
Why is safety most important around machines
Machines are powerful, so it is important to stay back, wear safety gear and let adults do the work.
What does twine used for on a farm
It is a strong string used to tie hay bales, fix fences, or hold plants in place
What is gluten and what farm crop contains it
Gluten is a protein found in wheat and other grains. It helps dough stretch and bread rise.
What does a cultivator do that a plow doesn't?
A cultivator stirs and loosens the soil without turning it over completely, which helps prepare it for planting or keeps weeds away