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Ag in Government Flashcards

1
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What does WVDA stand for?

A

West Virginia Department of Agriculture

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2
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Who helps protect the food supply in West Virginia through a variety of testing services and regulatory programs?

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The WVDA

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Who aids in marketing WV agricultural products in the US and foreign markets?

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The WVDA

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Who regulates the importation of plant and animal products to protect our natural resources and livestock industries?

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The WVDA

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5
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Who is the current WV Commissioner of Agriculture?

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Kent Leonhardt

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Who is the current US Secretary of Agriculture?

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Tom Vilsack

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What does USDA stand for?

A

United States Department of Agriculture

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What is the USDA URL (web site address?)

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www.USDA.gov

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9
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What entity has several agencies that help keep America’s farmers in business, make sure food is safe to eat, and ensure sustainable land management?

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The USDA

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10
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This federal agency facilitates marketing of ag products and compiles marketing reports to help people make decisions on marketing crops and animals.

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Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)

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This federal agency ensures the health and care of animals and plants. They conduct animal and plant inspections to help ensure foreign diseases and pests are not brought into the United States. They regulate inter-state movement of plants and animals.

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Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)

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This federal agency conducts inspections and regulates humane methods of slaughter.

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Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)

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13
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What does AMS stand for?

A

Agricultural Marketing Service

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14
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What does APHIS stand for?

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Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

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What does FSIS stand for?

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Food Safety and Inspection Service

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What does FDA stand for?

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Food and Drug Administration

17
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This federal agency is responsible for protecting the public health by assuring the safety and security of human and veterinary drugs and our nation’s food supply.

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The FDA

18
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What does HACCP stand for?

A

Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point

19
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Name the management system that addresses food safety through the analysis and control of biological, chemical and physical hazards.

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HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point)

20
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Name the 7 HACCP principles.

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  1. Conduct hazarad analysis
  2. Determine critical control points
  3. Establish critical limits
  4. Establish monitoring procedures
  5. Establish corrective actions
  6. Establish verification procedures
  7. Establish record keeping and documentation procedures
21
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Where are livestock futures traded?

A

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange

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