Agriculture Basics

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A plant that farmers grow for food, clothing, or other uses.

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Crop

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A substance added to soil to help plants grow better.

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Fertilizer

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A way of bringing water to crops using pipes, canals, or sprinklers.

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Irrigation

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The practice of growing crops and raising animals for food and other needs.

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Agriculture

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The time when crops are gathered from the field.

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Harvest

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Farm animals like cows, pigs, chickens, and sheep.

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Livestock

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A chemical used to keep insects and pests away from crops.

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Pesticide

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A tool or machine used to turn over soil before planting seeds.

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Plow

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Farming in a way that protects the land and resources for the future.

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Sustainable Farming

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The dirt or ground where plants grow.

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Soil