Ag Machinery
Ag Careers
Misc.
Animals
Crops
100

What agricultural machine gets its name from the merger of four different farming techniques? (reaping, threshing, gathering, and winnowing)

Combine

100

The industry engaged in producing plants and animals for food and fiber, providing agricultural supplies, and processing, marketing, and distributing agricultural products.

Agriculture

100

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

100

Name at least two livestock species that are domesticated.

Cattle, sheep, poultry, goats, swine, horses

(Any two are acceptable)

100

What fruit is used to make craisins?

Cranberries 

200

What two-word machine, invented in 1793 by Eli Whitney, separates fibers of a certain plant from its seeds?

Cotton Gin

200

This career makes sure animals are healthy and usually requires 8 or more years of schooling.

Vet

200

What is the study of fish and other aquatic organisms called?

Aquaculture 

200

________________ is an animal by-product from the hide of cattle that we use to make belts, shoes, purses, etc.

Leather

200

Name two types of crops that are grown on farms.

Corn, Cotton, Soybeans, Sugar Cane, Wheat, Etc.

300

Name any brand of tractor.

John Deere, Case, International Harvester (Farmall), Massey Ferguson, Kubota, Mahindra. 

300

This career they design and create arrangements of flowers for us to enjoy.

Florist

300

What are the three basic human needs met by agriculture?

Food, Shelter, Clothing

(Fiber)

300

The study of animals

Zoology

300

What do chemicals do for Agriculture?

They help control weeds, diseases, and insects.

400

Which machinery company is named after a skilled blacksmith, famous in his time for developing a self-scouring steel plow in 1837?

John Deere

400

Do I have to have a farm background or have been a member of 4-H/FFA to be an Ag Teacher?

No

400

What is Alabama's top commodity

Broilers/Chicken Eggs

400

What is the name for a group of cattle?

Herd

400

In 1776, what did people use to prepare their fields?

Plows and Animals

500

A tool used for identification purposes on livestock animals. 

Hot Brand/Freeze Brand

500

this career is responsible for producing and maintaining sporting grounds. They ensure the turf and surrounding areas are pristine.

Turf Management

500

This career assists in daily operations and duties on the farm. This can include checking birds, collecting eggs and feeding.

Poultry Farmer
500

Ham and sausage come from what industry?

Swine

500

Which science deals mainly in soils and field crops?

Agronomy