Commodity's
What is a commodity?
A plant or animal product that is useful and can be traded or transported for economic benefit.
What was California Ag like 250 years ago?
Most of the work was done by hand with some animal powered work
Almost all families were self-sufficient
CA is broken down into ___ large agricultural regions.
CA is broken down into 8 large agricultural regions.
What are 2 reasons why Califonia can grow so many crops?
1. Climate - temperature, weather
2. Terrain - land, fertile soil
CA farmers and ranchers produce over _____different crops and livestock products!
CA farmers and ranchers produce over 400 different crops and livestock products!
Who invented the cotton gin?
Eli Whitney
What is similar about each region?
Climate/weather conditions
CA is the most agriculturally productive state in the _________!
CA is the most agriculturally productive state in the nation!
All of the following are ag commodity's except?
1. Apples
2. Beef
3. Tractors
4. Tomatoes
Tractors
What event happened in 1892?
The first gasoline tractor was built
What region is Orosi, California in?
San Joaquin Valley
California has been #1 in what agriculture aspects?
#1 in Volume (how much they grow)
#1 in Variety (different things grown)
#1 Export State (sells to other countries)
What are California's top 5 agriculture counties?
Kern County, Fresno County, Tulare County, Monterey County, Merced County
The farming community dramatically decreased to ______ with each farmer providing food for at least 7 others
The farming community dramatically decreased to 50% with each farmer providing food for at least 7 others
What is one commodity grown in the Mountain Region?
Livestock, Hay, Christmas Trees, Potatoes, Timber, Pasture, Grapes
Today less than ___ of the U.S. population are farmers that provide food and fiber for at least ____ people.
Today less than 2% of the U.S. population are farmers that provide food and fiber for at least 155 people.
What are the top 5 ag commodities in California?
#1 - Milk and Cream
#2 - Grapes
#3 - Almonds
#4 - Cattle
#5 - Berries/Strawberries
What is agriculture like today?
The number of total farmers has declined but agricultural jobs have increased.
We have the cheapest, safest, and most abundant food supply on Earth
Based off of these commodities what is the CA Ag Region?
Rice
Sugar Beets
Almonds
Livestock
Hay
Sacromento Valley
In 1862 President Lincoln Created the first Department of Agriculture. What is the name of it today?
USDA - United States Department of Agriculture