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Which Colorado ranks first in agriculture?
Weld
Name the two melons that we are famous for.
Watermelons and cantaloupes
The diet of people around the world is known as ____
Food
Which crop leads in plant based fiber production?
Cotton
What is the current world population?
8.2 billion
Where does Otero County rank in agricultural impact of Colorado?
11th
Which county is east of ours that ranks #6 in Colorado and contributes $310 million to Colorado's economy?
Prowers
Something such as a forest, a mineral deposit or fresh water are known as _____ _____.
Natural Resources
What fiber do sheep provide?
Wool
True or False: Colorado agriculture employs more than 180,000 people?
True; Colorado employs more than 195,000 in agriculture jobs.
How many pork producers are in our state?
1,100
What is the name of our fair?
Arkansas Valley Fair
The term used to describe the modernization of agriculture is known as the ____ ____.
Green Revolution
Name the two animals listed in our packet that also provide fiber for fabric and clothing?
Camels and alpacas
How much does agriculture contribute to our state's economy?
$47 billion
How many dairy cows are in Colorado?
203,000
What is a feedlot?
A place where a lot of cattle are fed in confinement.
Plant and animal material used to make fabric and clothing is known as _____.
Fiber
Which two plants are gaining popularity in fiber production?
Soy and Hemp
How many "ag acres" are in Colorado?
32 million
How many million agriculture acres does Colorado have?
32 million
Cattle are ____ in Colorado!They contribute over $4 billion each year to our economy.
KING
Name the world's four main crops
Wheat, oats, rice, soybeans
A manmade fiber is called _____
Synthetic
Colorado is one of the top agriculture states in America! How many dollars in ag products do we EXPORT each year?
$2 billion