Ag Basics
Machines
First Groups
Ag Time Periods
Significant Events
100

What is the definition of Agriculture?

The science, art, or occupation concerned with cultivating land, raising crops, and feeding, breeding, and raising livestock.

100

What invention did Eli Whitney create in 1793 that changed the cotton industry?

The cotton gin

100

What era of Agriculture was characterized by hunting and gathering?

Hunters and Gatherers
100

During which time period did 100% of the population farm?

1700s-1800s
100

What year was the U.S. Department of Agriculture established?

1862

200

What percentage of Americans are directly involved in production agriculture today?

2%

200

Who invented the Mechanical Reaper in 1831?

Cyrus McCormick

200

What significant transition occurred during the Neolithic Revolution?

The transition from hunting and gathering to larger agricultural settlements.

200

In the 1950s to 2000s, what was the average amount of people fed by one farmer?

11 people

200

What did the Morrill Land Grant College Act establish?

It established the first state agricultural colleges.

300

Name one reason why agriculture is important.

Food, water, protection, clothing, shelter

300

What was one major change in agriculture introduced in the 1900s?

Gasoline tractors were introduced.

300

What types of crops were first cultivated in the Fertile Crescent?

Wheat, rice and millet

300

What was a major agricultural issue during the Great Depression?

Decline in agriculture prices and the Dust Bowl

300

What major event happened in 1929 that affected agriculture?

The beginning of the Great Depression

400

Which group first started Agriculture?

Native Americans

400

What is Integrated Pest Management (IPM)?

A sustainable approach to managing pests that focuses on prevention and control methods.

400

What are some early domesticated animals?

Sheep, cattle and pigs
400

What new farming method became common in 2020?

Hydroponics and rooftop gardening

400

What invention in 1959 helped with tomato harvesting?

The mechanical tomato harvester

500

What is the process of raising plants and animals for fiber, fuel, and food called?

Production Agriculture

500

What technology was utilized by farmers in 2020 to optimize farming practices?

GPS systems and drones

500

What did self-sufficient communities produce for their survival?

They produced and made what they needed, including food, clothing, and tools.

500

What was the population percentage engaged in farming in the 1800s to 1850s?

92%

500

What legislation provided federal aid for vocational education in agricultural and industrial trades in 1917?

Smith Hughes Act