Agriculture in our lives
What is production agriculture?
Work done on the farm
Also known as farming or ranching
What are agricultural products?
any agricultural commodity or product
Wayne County agriculture is know for its....
diversity
What is leather made from?
the hides of animals
What animal produces the majority of the worlds milk supply?
Cow
What is agribusiness?
Work done off the farm
List the 4 groups that agricultural products can be grouped into.
Food
Fiber
Agrifuels
Raw materials
Wayne County is number 1 in Ohio for what agricultural products?
Christmas trees
other crops and hay
milk from cows
fruits, tree nuts, berries
How do we get the wool off of animals to use in clothing?
Shearing the animal
How many stomachs does a cow have?
4
rumen
reticulum
omasum
abomasum
(called ruminates)
What are the other 3 areas of agriculture?
1. Horticulture
2. Forestry
3. Natural resources
What are the two things that fiber comes from?
Plants and animals
What percentage of farms in Wayne County are family farms?
96%
What is a natural resource?
Teacher will determine if the answer is correct
What unit is farmland measured in?
Acres
1 acre= 43560 square feet
Define agriculture.
Agriculture is the science and practice of farming.
What is an example of a raw material?
Teacher will determine if its the correct answer
What is a major food company that is in Wayne County?
Frito lay
Daisy brand
Smith dairy
What is the plant that the majority of clothing is made from?
Cotton
How many people does one United States farm feed annually?
165
Finish the statement: without agriculture...
changes of survival would be minimal
What is an example of an agrifuel?
Ethanol
What world headquarters are in Wayne County?
J.M. Smucker Company
Certified Angus Beef
Define fiber
The plant and animal material used to make fabric and clothing
What is the difference between organic farming practices and conventional farming practices?
Organic farmers have strict standards they have to follow for crops and livestock. If they do not follow these standards their product will not be considered organic anymore.