Intro to Intro

Question 1

Farming

Answer 1

The science, art, and business of cultivating the soil, producing crops, and raising livestock

Question 2

Agribusiness

Answer 2

Farming and off-farming agricultural business

Question 3

Examples of agribusiness

Answer 3

-Grocery stores/markets
-Developing farming equipment
-Animal care
-Production testing
-Veterinarians

Question 4

Why is farming important?

Answer 4

-The increase of urbanization in America has led to the further removal of most people from the farm
-200 years ago, 90% of people lived on farms but now only 2% do
-Food production needs to double by 2050 to keep up with the population

Question 5

How are animals utilized in agriculture?

Answer 5

To provide products

Question 6

What are some examples of products animals provide?

Answer 6

-Nutritious and desirable food for consumption
-Clothing products
-Power
-Manure
-Cosmetics
-Gelatin, fat, grease
-Pharmaceuticals
-Feed products for other animals
-Research
-Recreation and companionship

Question 7

Most common animals in agriculture in the US

Answer 7

-Chicken (20 billion)
-Sheep/goats (2.2 billion)
-Cows/buffalo (1.7 billion)
-Pigs (1 billion)

Question 8

What % of the world’s land is suitable for the production of foods that can be consumed by humans?

Answer 8

11%

Question 9

What is great about livestock digestion?

Answer 9

They can digest waste materials that cannot be directly consumed by humans and turn it into digestible energy (esp. protein)

Question 10

What are the greatest threats to the world’s public health?

Answer 10

Hunger and related malnutrition

Question 11

Zoonotic disease

Answer 11

Diseases that can be transmitted between humans and animals

Question 12

Vet and Vet Techs play an important role in public health. What is it?

Answer 12

Identifying, preventing, and treating diseases to prevent outbreaks

Question 13

What are some common zoonotic diseases?

Answer 13

Tuberculosis, brucellosis, e.coli, avian influenza, swine flu

Question 14

Who is the world’s largest exporter of agricultural products?

Answer 14

The US

Question 15

How many people does one farm feed annually?

Answer 15

166 people

Question 16

What % of US landmass is used for the production of livestock?

Answer 16

64%

Question 17

What % of the US landmass is used for grazing?

Answer 17

36%

Question 18

What % of US landmass is used for the production of hay, grain, and other crops

Answer 18

28%

Question 19

Livestock manure is used to…

Answer 19

-Conserve soil fertility
-Methane gas turns into power

Question 20

Farmers are apart of programs to…

Answer 20

-Improve water conservation
-Create and utilize sustainable energy
-Improve air quality
-Reduce soil erosion

Question 21

What is also important in the livestock industry?

Answer 21

Customer perspective

Question 22

Over the years, there has been an increase in what as opposed to what

Answer 22

Increase in large-scale/commercial farming as opposed to small-farming operations

Question 23

What are the top 10 agricultural products in the US?

Answer 23

-Milk
-Corn for grain
-Hay
-Cattle and calves
-Apples
-Floriculture
-Cabbage
-Sweet corn
-Potatoes
-Tomatoes

Question 24

What is the role of a vet in agriculture?

Answer 24

Keep the food supply safe by preventing the spread of zoonotic diseases

Question 25

How do we prevent transmissible diseases from wiping out the food supply?

Answer 25

-Vaccination
-Biosecurity
-Protocols for new animal introduction
-Provide education and care to improve the practices of farmers

Question 26

What is a farmer’s goal?

Answer 26

Produce the most products of the highest quality at the lowest cost