Ag & Human Needs Flashcard

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a raw material or primary agriculture product that can be bought and sold

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commodity

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the art and science of plant cultivation and management

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horticulture

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the cultivation and conservation of forests, wildlife, and other natural resources

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forestry and natural resources

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a commodity that is purchased from another country and shipped to the US

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import

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something that is made during the production or manufacture of something else and therefore is the secondary product

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byproduct

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a commodity that is grown in the US but shipped to another country

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export

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the study of soil and land management as it relates to use by humans

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soil science

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The science and management of the natural organisms that produce food, fiber, and other resources for human use

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agriculture

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the science and technology of producing and using plants for food, fuel, fiber, and land reclamation (crop production and research)

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agronomy

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the development and maintenance of equipment and machinery for agricultural use

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agriculture mechanics