Value of Agriculture Flashcards

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Agriculture

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art, science and industry of growing plants, other crops and livestock for providing food, other human needs and economic gain

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Culture

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customs, arts, social institutions and achievements of a particular nation, people or other social group

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Family Farm

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farm which is owned and operated by a family, especially one which has been handed down from one generation to another

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Socioeconomic Status

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individual's or group's position within a hierarchical social structure depending on a combination of variables, including occupation, education, income, wealth and place of residence

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Specialization

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farmers produce one crop instead of several crops

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Subsistence Farming

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form of farming in which nearly all of the crops or livestock raised are used to maintain the farmer and the farmer’s family, leaving little, if any, surplus for sale or trade

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Surplus

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amount of something left over when requirements have been met; an excess of production or supply over demand

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Trade

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action of buying and selling goods and services

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Biofuels

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fuel derived directly from living matter

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Byproducts

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incidental or secondary product made in manufacturing or synthesizing something else