Intro to Ag
What is agriculture?
The cultivation of soil and production of crops and livestock
What are the different soil particles?
Clay, Loam, Silt and Sand
How many breeds of Dairy cattle are there?
7
What does FFA stand for?
Future Farmers of America
What is the powerhouse of the cell?
Mitocondria
Which government agency is responsible for proposing programs and implementing policies related to American farming?
USDA
What does N provide for a plant?
lush green growth in plants
What is a breed?
A group of animals with common decent and distinctive characteristics
What grades do FFA members need to be in?
7-12th grade
Who wrote the Harry Potter series?
J.K. Rowling
What does the Farm Bill primarily govern?
Agricultural and food programs
Name the female and male parts of a flower
Pistil and Stamen
Name all the British Breeds of Cattle
Angus, Hereford, Shorthorn
The blank industry started labeling their products as hormone free after misconceptions about their products being full of hormones.
Poultry
Justin Bieber
How many people can one farm feed and what percent of farms are family owned?
166 people and 98%
What is the primary factor influencing soil formation?
Time
What is the term for a castrated male sheep?
Wether
What does USDA stand for?
United States Department of Agriculture
What is the largest land animal?
African Elephant
What are the three top agricultural products in the United States?
Cattle and calves, soybeans, and corn
Which layer of the soil profile is primarily composed of organic matter?
O Horizon
What is the gestation period of swine?
3 months, 3 weeks, 3 days
Where do agricultural by-products come from?
Raw products from field/farm
About how many people are there predicted to be in 2050?
10 billion