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Agriculture and Human Needs

Terms in this set (13)

Agronomy
producing and using plants for food, fuel, fiber, and land reclamation (crop production)
Horticulture
the art and science of plant cultivation and management
Animal Production
biology and management of domesticated animals
Agriculture Mechanics
development and maintenance of equipment and machinery
Aquaculture
raising aquatic species for food and other purposes
Forestry and Natural Resources
cultivation and conservation of forests, wildlife, and other natural resources
Soil Science
study of soil and land management
Agriscience &Biotechnology
research of methods to improve efficiency, quality, and usefulness of agricultural products.
Commodity
raw material or primary agriculture product that can be bought or sold
Agriculture
science and management of natural organisms that produce food, fiber, and other resources
Import
a commodity purchased from another country
Export
a commodity grown in the US and shipped to another country
byproduct
something that is made during the production of something else and is a secondary product
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