Animal Science 3.02 NEW

One current trend in the food animal industry is __________. This occurs when larger farms acquire land that formerly belonged to smaller ones.

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One current trend in the food animal industry is __________. This occurs when Commercial & residential development continues to convert agricultural land into alternative use.

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Which is NOT a current change that we're seeing in the food animal industry?

• The number of farms is decreasing

• The average size of farms is increasing

• The average age of farmers/producers/operators is climbing

• The average age of farmers/producers/operators is decreasing

Which is NOT a setback to new farmers wanting to start an operation?

• Financial capital required

• Land availability

• Environmental regulations

• New farmer grants

True or false: Consumer consumption of fluid milk is on the increase.

• True

• False

True or false: Consumer consumption of beef is on the increase.

• True

• False

True or false: Consumer consumption of poultry/fish is on the increase.

• True

• False

True or false: Consumer consumption of certified organic products is on the increase.

• True

• False

Hybrid/crossbred/designer breeds are _________ in popularity.

• increasing

• decreasing

Exotic animals as pets are _________ in popularity.

• increasing

• decreasing