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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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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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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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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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When are anti-biotics used?

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

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

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165

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What is the total annual production in weight?

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2.5 Trillion lbs

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How many US operators are there?

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3.2 Million

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What is the average age of farm operators?

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58

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What is the highest origin that operates farms?

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Spanis, Hispanic, Latino

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Women make up what percentage of farm operations?

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30 percent

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What state has the most farms?

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Texas

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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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How many farms does California have?

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77,857

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What is the average of acres a farm has?

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434 in 2012

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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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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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Who are US largest trading partners?

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China and Canada

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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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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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Who established the USDA?

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President Abraham Lincoln in 1862

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What is USDA?

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United States Department of Agriculture

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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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How much does a farmer receive from a dollar?
16 cents on average
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How much would farmers receive from a dollar in 1980 ?
31 cents
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What does the farm bill do?
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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What is crop rotation?
The practice of growing different crops in succession on the same land
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What are the basic mineral particles that make up soil?
Sand, Silt, and Clay
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Why do farmers test soil before planting crops?
To determine composition, pH, and balance of nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium
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Why is soil tested?
To determine proper type and amount of fertilizer to apply
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Benefits of Biotechnology
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
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What is aquaculture?
The production of aquatic animals and plants under controlled conditions for all or part of their life cycle.
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What state has the most aquatic farms?
Louisiana (500)
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What are the top five states with the most aquatic farms?
1. Louisiana 2. Florida 3. Mississippi 4. Alabama 5. North Carolina
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What types of aquatic farms are there?
1. Food Fish 2. Mollusks 3. Crustaceans 4. Ornamental Fish 5. Sport Fish 6. Bait Fish 7. Misc. Fish
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What is Silviculture?
A branch of forestry dealing with the management of cultivation of forest trees.
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What fraction of the US is covered with trees?
1/3 (766 million acres)
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What are the top five states for silviculture by sales?
1. Georgia 2. Alabama 3. Mississippi 4. South Carolina 5. North Carolina
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How many nursery greenhouse operations are in the US?
23,221
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What are the top five states to produce the most?
1. California 2. Florida 3. oregon 4. Michigan 5. Texas
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Typical Nursery Crops
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
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Typical Greenhouse Crops
1. Aquatic Plants 2. Floral, foliage, and vegetable plants including tomatoes 3. Mushrooms, herbs, and seeds 4. Transplant seedlings and bulbs
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How much does a Holstein Dairy Cow weigh?
About 1,800 lbs
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How much milk does a Holstein Cow Produce?
60,000 lbs during their lifetime
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One Day's Production for a high producing cow is?
105 lbs
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How much fat does 105 lbs of milk have?
3.5 percent
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What can be made out of 105 lbs milk fat?
1. 4.8 lbs of butter OR 2. 8.7 gallons of ice cream OR 3. 10.5 lbs of cheese
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What is the farm value of 100 lbs of milk (12 gallons)
$18.90
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What is the farmers cost of 100 lbs of cow milk?
$13.83
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Agriculture is more than food:
1. Manufacturing 2. Construction 3. Healthcare 4. Personal Products 5. Transportation 6. Sports 7. Printing 8. Education 9. Entertainment
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Precision Ag on Modern Farmer
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
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Ethanol comes from?
Corn
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How big is an acre of land?
About the size of a football field
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What can you plant in one acre of land?
1. Cotton (821lbs) 2. Wheat (2,784 lbs) 3. Strawberries (50,000 lbs)
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Who produces the most Diary Products and Hay in the Country?
California
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8000 BC
Birth of Ag
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1493
Christopher Columbus brings calves, goats, sheep, pigs, hens, citrus, melons, and several vegetables to America.
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1609
Native Americans taught the Jamestown settlers how to grow corn
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1793
Eli Whitney invented the Cotton Gin
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1837
John Deere begna manufacturing steel plows
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1858
Mason Jars, used for home canning, were invented
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1862
Abraham Lincoln signed legislation creating the first Department of Agriculture
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1867
Barbed Wire for livestock fencing was invented
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1892
First gasoline tractor was built
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1902
Reclamation Act passed, leading to water projects for irrigation
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1964
National Food Stamp Act
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2015
FDA approves some genetically modified potatoes and apples
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2017
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Purdue, a farmer and veterinarian, takes the reins at USDA

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