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Food Farm and Facts Flashcards

1
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Farm and ranch families make up what percentage of U.S. population?

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Less than 2%

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2
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How are farmers and ranchers diverse?

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They grow conventional, biotech and organic crops. They raise traditional and specialized livestock for meat, milk and eggs.

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What percentage of income do U.S. consumers spend on food?

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10%

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4
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Most popular foods:

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1. Flour - 94.8 lbs
2 Chicken - 87.7 lbs
3. Beef - 51.5 lbs
4. Potatoes - 46.7 lbs
5. Tomatoes - 31.4 lbs 
6. Cheese - 21.9 lbs 
7. Apples - 11.6
8. Bananas - 11.3 lbs
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5
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Why do farmers feed their cows a lot more than usual during the winter?

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That way the cows have enough food until the next time they go out to feed.

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6
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When are anti-biotics used?

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When it is absolutely needed, it’s the last resort.

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7
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How many people does one U.S. Farm feed annually?

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165

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8
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What is the total annual production in weight?

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2.5 Trillion lbs

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9
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How many US operators are there?

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3.2 Million

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10
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What is the average age of farm operators?

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58

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11
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What is the highest origin that operates farms?

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Spanis, Hispanic, Latino

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12
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Women make up what percentage of farm operations?

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30 percent

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13
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What state has the most farms?

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Texas

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14
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What are the five states with the most farms?

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  1. Texas
  2. Missouri
  3. Iowa
  4. Oklahoma
  5. California
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15
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How many farms does California have?

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77,857

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16
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What is the average of acres a farm has?

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434 in 2012

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17
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What percentage of farms is owned by individuals, family, partnerships, or are family corporations?

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99 percent

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18
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In 2016 how many agricultural products were exported around the globe in terms of price?

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$135.5 Billion

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19
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Who are US largest trading partners?

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China and Canada

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20
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What percentage is China and Canada accountes for in Ag exports?

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31 percent

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21
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What are the five top import markets?

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  1. China
  2. Canada
  3. Mexico
  4. Japan
  5. EU-28
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22
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Who established the USDA?

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President Abraham Lincoln in 1862

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23
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What is USDA?

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United States Department of Agriculture

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24
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What does the USDA do?

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They are responsible for developing and executing federal laws related to farming, forestry, and food.

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25
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How much does a farmer receive from a dollar?

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16 cents on average

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26
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How much would farmers receive from a dollar in 1980 ?

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31 cents

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27
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What does the farm bill do?

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Funds farmers to provide conservation programs to:

  1. Prevent Soil Erosion
  2. Preserve and restore wtlands
  3. Clean the air and water
  4. Enhance Wildlife
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28
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What is crop rotation?

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The practice of growing different crops in succession on the same land

29
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What are the basic mineral particles that make up soil?

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Sand, Silt, and Clay

30
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Why do farmers test soil before planting crops?

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To determine composition, pH, and balance of nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium

31
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Why is soil tested?

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To determine proper type and amount of fertilizer to apply

32
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Benefits of Biotechnology

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  1. Improve crop disease protection-more reliable harvest
  2. Fewer saturated and trans fats
  3. Non-bruising and non-browning (apples/potatoes) Less food waste
  4. More sustainable aquaculture systems
  5. Saves crops (Hawaiian papaya) After ring-spot virus nearly wiped the crop
  6. Expand choices for those with allergies, improve flavor, and freshness
33
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What is aquaculture?

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The production of aquatic animals and plants under controlled conditions for all or part of their life cycle.

34
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What state has the most aquatic farms?

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Louisiana (500)

35
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What are the top five states with the most aquatic farms?

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  1. Louisiana
  2. Florida
  3. Mississippi
  4. Alabama
  5. North Carolina
36
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What types of aquatic farms are there?

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  1. Food Fish
  2. Mollusks
  3. Crustaceans
  4. Ornamental Fish
  5. Sport Fish
  6. Bait Fish
  7. Misc. Fish
37
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What is Silviculture?

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A branch of forestry dealing with the management of cultivation of forest trees.

38
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What fraction of the US is covered with trees?

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1/3 (766 million acres)

39
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What are the top five states for silviculture by sales?

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  1. Georgia
  2. Alabama
  3. Mississippi
  4. South Carolina
  5. North Carolina
40
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How many nursery greenhouse operations are in the US?

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23,221

41
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What are the top five states to produce the most?

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  1. California
  2. Florida
  3. oregon
  4. Michigan
  5. Texas
42
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Typical Nursery Crops

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  1. Cut and live Christmas Trees
  2. Fruit and nut plants for outdoor/landscape use
  3. Ornamental plants and trees with woody stems
  4. Ornamental vines
  5. Turf grass, sod, and other ground covers
43
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Typical Greenhouse Crops

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  1. Aquatic Plants
  2. Floral, foliage, and vegetable plants including tomatoes
  3. Mushrooms, herbs, and seeds
  4. Transplant seedlings and bulbs
44
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How much does a Holstein Dairy Cow weigh?

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About 1,800 lbs

45
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How much milk does a Holstein Cow Produce?

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60,000 lbs during their lifetime

46
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One Day’s Production for a high producing cow is?

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105 lbs

47
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How much fat does 105 lbs of milk have?

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3.5 percent

48
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What can be made out of 105 lbs milk fat?

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  1. 4.8 lbs of butter OR
  2. 8.7 gallons of ice cream OR
  3. 10.5 lbs of cheese
49
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What is the farm value of 100 lbs of milk (12 gallons)

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$18.90

50
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What is the farmers cost of 100 lbs of cow milk?

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$13.83

51
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Agriculture is more than food:

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  1. Manufacturing
  2. Construction
  3. Healthcare
  4. Personal Products
  5. Transportation
  6. Sports
  7. Printing
  8. Education
  9. Entertainment
52
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Precision Ag on Modern Farmer

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GPS based mapping, auto steer:

  1. Lower costs
  2. Reduce Chemical Use
  3. Benefits the environment
  4. Precisely identifies where and how many seeds to plant
53
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Ethanol comes from?

A

Corn

54
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How big is an acre of land?

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About the size of a football field

55
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What can you plant in one acre of land?

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  1. Cotton (821lbs)
  2. Wheat (2,784 lbs)
  3. Strawberries (50,000 lbs)
56
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Who produces the most Diary Products and Hay in the Country?

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California

57
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8000 BC

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Birth of Ag

58
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1493

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Christopher Columbus brings calves, goats, sheep, pigs, hens, citrus, melons, and several vegetables to America.

59
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1609

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Native Americans taught the Jamestown settlers how to grow corn

60
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1793

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Eli Whitney invented the Cotton Gin

61
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1837

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John Deere begna manufacturing steel plows

62
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1858

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Mason Jars, used for home canning, were invented

63
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1862

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Abraham Lincoln signed legislation creating the first Department of Agriculture

64
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1867

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Barbed Wire for livestock fencing was invented

65
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1892

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First gasoline tractor was built

66
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1902

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Reclamation Act passed, leading to water projects for irrigation

67
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1964

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National Food Stamp Act

68
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2015

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FDA approves some genetically modified potatoes and apples

69
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2017

A

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Purdue, a farmer and veterinarian, takes the reins at USDA

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