Farm Facts Quiz

What percent of US farms are small family farms?

• 3%

• 20%

• 64%

• 88%

What percent of US farms are not family owned?

• 3%

• 20%

• 64%

• 88%

What percent of the US population is made up of farmers and ranchers?

• 15%

• 2%

• 25%

• 9%

What are the top three commodities in Texas?

• Cattle, Cotton, and Broilers

• Cattle, Corn, and Broilers

• Cattle, Wheat, and Broilers

• Sheep, Goats, and Broilers

Which of the following is NOT a type of beef choice?

• Grain-fed

• Certified organic beef

• Grass-fed

• HEB beef

Which of the following beef cattle production systems is where cattle are born in a pasture with no human help?

• Cow-Calf

• Feedlot

• Stocker

• Farm

Which of the following beef cattle production systems is where cattle are raised to 900-1400 lbs, then sent to packer operations?

• Cow-Calf

• Feedlot

• Stocker

• Farm

The top state in number of milk cows is ___________.

• Texas

• Iowa

• Florida

• California

What is the most popular chicken breed for egg production?

• Rocky

• Silkie

• White Leghorn

• Plymouth Rock

A hen starts producing eggs at ____ weeks of age.

• 14

• 21

• 43

• 192