What agricultural machine gets its name from the merger of four different farming techniques? (reaping, threshing, gathering, and winnowing)
Combine
The industry engaged in producing plants and animals for food and fiber, providing agricultural supplies, and processing, marketing, and distributing agricultural products.
Agriculture
True or False: Biotechnology could be used in agriculture to help control weeds, find ways for cows to give more milk, and produce leaner meat.
True
Name at least two livestock species that are domesticated.
Cattle, sheep, poultry, goats, swine, horses
(Any two are acceptable)
What fruit is used to make craisins?
Cranberries
What two-word machine, invented in 1793 by Eli Whitney, separates fibers of a certain plant from its seeds?
Cotton Gin
This career makes sure animals are healthy and usually requires 8 or more years of schooling.
Vet
What is the study of fish and other aquatic organisms called?
Aquaculture
________________ is an animal by-product from the hide of cattle that we use to make belts, shoes, purses, etc.
Leather
Name two types of crops that are grown on farms.
Corn, Cotton, Soybeans, Sugar Cane, Wheat, Etc.
Name any brand of tractor.
John Deere, Case, International Harvester (Farmall), Massey Ferguson, Kubota, Mahindra.
This career they design and create arrangements of flowers for us to enjoy.
Florist
What are the three basic human needs met by agriculture?
Food, Shelter, Clothing
(Fiber)
The study of animals
Zoology
What do chemicals do for Agriculture?
They help control weeds, diseases, and insects.
Which machinery company is named after a skilled blacksmith, famous in his time for developing a self-scouring steel plow in 1837?
John Deere
Do I have to have a farm background or have been a member of 4-H/FFA to be an Ag Teacher?
No
What is Alabama's top commodity
Broilers/Chicken Eggs
What is the name for a group of cattle?
Herd
In 1776, what did people use to prepare their fields?
Plows and Animals
A tool used for identification purposes on livestock animals.
Hot Brand/Freeze Brand
this career is responsible for producing and maintaining sporting grounds. They ensure the turf and surrounding areas are pristine.
Turf Management
This career assists in daily operations and duties on the farm. This can include checking birds, collecting eggs and feeding.
Ham and sausage come from what industry?
Swine
Which science deals mainly in soils and field crops?
Agronomy