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The average US farmer produces enough food to feed how many people?
167
What percent of the workforce is employed in agriculture?
21 million or 20%
What is a major source of carbohydrates for livestock?
cereal grains
What practices are used to prevent mastitis in dairy cows?
test milk, clean and sanitize equipment after each cow
What is the function of the circulatory system in the body?
supports blood that contains nutrients and oxygen to the cells of the body and filters waste materials from the body-heart, veins, arteries
Holstein is a breed of what type of animal?
dairy
What tool is used to restrain beef cattle from moving while receiving an injection?
squeeze chute
What is the use of a livestock cane while showing cattle?
driving tool
What factors can help to reduce stress on cattle when being transported?
hydrated, cool weather, unload quickly
In beef what is the Yield grade used to estimate?
The amount of usable meat on the round, loin, rib, and chuck
What is the function of flowers in sexual plant reproduction?
reproductive structures
What conventional method is used to control insect damage to field crops?
genetic control
What equipment is used to loosen and prepare soil for planting?
shovel, spade , plow, tiller
What term describes a plant that persists for many growing seasons?
perennial
How should orange trees be pruned?
v-shaped, thin out upper branches
What do the 3 letters on a fertilizer label represent?
Nitrogen-Phosphorus-Potassium
What materials can be used to make organic fertilizer?
animal manure, plant and animal products
What is a common method of fertilizer application for home vegetable gardens?
broadcasting- spread over large areas
What type of saw can cut irregular shapes
jigsaw
What does the marking SAE 10W-30 on a bottle of engine oil indicate?
Weight at different temperatures
For what purpose would a farmer take out a short-term loan?
1 year or less
What is the law of increasing opportunity cost?
once all factors of production (land, labor, capitol) are at max efficiency, producing will cost more than average. Production increases, opportunity cost does as well
For every dollar spent on food, how much of that dollar goes towards transportation costs?
3.5 cents
What government agency oversees meat quality grading?
USDA
What would be the job description of someone working in agribusiness marketing?
sell of market the commodity or service as value added along the way to the final user
What is the difference between a cooperative and a partnership?
Co-op- Business organization that is created, owned, and controlled by the members
Partnership- 2 people have a formal arrangement to manage and operate a business
What 2 types of plans do managers make when setting goals and objectives for their agribusiness?
Short-term- several days or weeks
Long-term- months or years
Professional and trade organizations often provide what types of publications?
news info on an industry
What is the MOST common cause for a job application to be eliminated from consideration?
typos or more than one page
What are the functions of carbohydrates in the diet of a ruminant animal?
energy
What factors should be considered before administering medication to a meat or dairy animal?
withdrawal period
What device is used to place a pill in an animal's throat?
balling gun
What type of planting is a broadcast seeder used for?
scattering seed over a large area
What amendments can be added to the soil to change the soil's acidity or alkalinity?
compost or manure
What soil preparation practices can be used to prevent erosion?
reduce concrete for rainwater runoff, add manure for water holding capacity, terraces on steep slopes
When are the irrigation needs of pasture grasses the greatest?
when the grass is growing at the highest rate
Which method of irrigation should be utilized when water conservation is the most important factor to consider?
drip-irrigation
What are the stages of complete metamorphosis?
egg, larva, pupa, adult
What type if pest control is being performed when lady bugs are released to control aphids on a crop?
biological
What is the best method for storing pesticides?
ventilated, fireproof, labeled, locked
What is the proper procedure for replacing the blade on a table saw?
hole on blade is the same size as the shaft, the slot on the shaft must be suitable for the blade
What is the proper safety equipment to wear when welding with a oxy-acetylene torch?
welding goggles, leather gloves
What affect can fungi have on recently harvested crops?
rot, mold and plant diseases
What type of environment should tomatoes be stored in prior to sale?
washed and dried, 55-65 degrees, 85-95% humidity
Which economic factors influence how market prices for a particular crop are set?
supply, demand, availability, competition, buying power, seasonal variations
What is the term for the financial document that records the amount of product sold, amount kept on hand, each item's cost, total sale, and profit?
inventory report
How are payments for an amortized loan structured?
monthly payments- interest and payment computed and paid throughout the life of the loan
What is the major disadvantage of owning your own business?
hours required to run the business, business and management and financial decisions are on the owner
What does the distribution function of business involve?
physically organizing and delivering the selected product or service
Which type of cooperative receives products from its members and then resells those products for the best possible price?
market
What are the main types of cooperatives?
Market- receives products from members and resells those for the best price
Purchasing- large quantity purchased for members to get the best prices
Service- low cost services to members
What is an advantage of selling products such as milk through a cooperative?
many producers come together for the best prices
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