Production Agriculture
Production Agriculture =
Farming
What is an import?
Bringing in merchandise and commodities to the U.S. from other countries.
Which pathway matches the following description: Occupations related to growing food, feed, and fiber crops, and the study of plants and their growth to help producers meet consumer demand while conserving natural resources and maintaining the environment.
Plant Systems
What are 3 industries that support production agriculture? (Hint: Inputs)
Agriculture Services, Agriculture Supplies, Research & Development
Is food in the U.S. relatively expensive or relatively inexpensive?
Inexpensive
What are the 3 basic needs of humans?
Food, Clothing, Shelter
What is an export?
Shipping merchandise and commodities to other countries.
Which pathway matches the following description: Occupations involved in bulk food production, the discovery of new food sources, the analysis of food content, and the development of ways to process, preserve, package or store food according to consumer needs.
Food Products and Processing Systems
Give 2 examples of agricultural supplies that support production agriculture.
Fertilizer, Pesticide, Herbicide, Animal Medication, Animal Feed, Implements
List 2 agricultural products that provide food.
Pork, Beef, Mutton, Lamb, Fruits, Vegetables, Grains
In production agriculture, what 3 things are we producing?
Food, Fiber, Fuel
What are examples of processing a commodity?
Packaging, Canning and Freezing, Slaughtering, Combining
Which pathway matches the following description: Workers apply knowledge of engineering, hydraulics, pneumatics, electronics, power, structures, and controls to the field of agriculture.
Power Structural and Technical Systems
Give 2 examples of agricultural services that support production agriculture.
Mechanics, Vets, Agronomist, Computer Technicians, Marketing Professionals, Loan Officers
List 2 agricultural products that provide clothing.
Wool, Cotton, Leather
What is a commodity?
Any unprocessed or partially processed good such as grain, fruits, vegetables, or metals.
What are examples of marketing a commodity?
Advertising, Product Packaging, Distributing
Which pathway matches the following description: Occupations involved in the coordination of all activities that contribute to the production, processing, marketing, distribution, financing and development of agricultural commodities, plant and animal products, and other natural resources.
Agribusiness
Give 2 examples of how research & development support production agriculture.
Geneticist, Crop and Animal Scientists, Biotechnicians, Plant Breeders
List 2 agriculture products that provide shelter.
Lumber, Bricks, Canvas
What percentage of Americans are involved in production agriculture?
2%
What percentage of American are involved in agribusiness related careers?
45%
Which pathway matches the following description: Occupations involved in water and air pollution control, recycling, waste disposal and public health issues. Work includes hazardous-waste management, research, and quality control.
Environmental Service Systems
What are the post-harvest inputs? (Hint: There is 4)
Processing, Marketing, Transportation, Research & Development
List Iowa's top 5 commodities. (They do NOT need to be in order)
Corn, Hogs, Soybeans, Cattle and Calves, Chicken Eggs