TLE7: CAREER AND BUSINESS Agriculture

What does agriculture include?

• Only the cultivation of crops

• Only the rearing of animals

• The cultivation of crops and the rearing of animals

• Only the production of wool

What is one of the impacts of agriculture on the economy?

• Decreases food production

• Reduces employment opportunities

• Impacts economic development

• Limits the supply of raw materials

What is the primary role of an Agriculturist?

• To repair farm machinery

• To plant, raise, and cultivate crops

• To own and operate a farm

• To trade agricultural products

What does a Farm Technician do?

• Manages farm operations

• Cultivates crops

• Diagnoses, adjusts, and repairs farm machinery

• Raises livestock

Who is a Farm Owner?

• A person who trades agricultural products

• A person who owns or controls the operations of a farm

• A person who repairs farm machinery

• A person who raises livestock

What motivates people in the agriculture business?

• Immediate financial returns

• The power of patience and perseverance

• High-tech machinery

• Quick results

What is a characteristic of a business in agriculture?

• Producing or buying and selling products

• Only cultivating crops

• Only raising livestock

• Only repairing machinery

What does an Agriculture Trader do?

• Cultivates crops

• Repairs farm machinery

• Distributes and exchanges raw products in the market

• Owns and controls farm operations

What is a key characteristic of a Farmer-Entrepreneur?

• Sees the farm as a hobby

• Sees the farm as a means of earning profits

• Only focuses on raising livestock

• Only focuses on cultivating crops

Which of the following is a business opportunity in agriculture?

• Organic Farming

• Machine Repair

• Urban Development

• Computer Programming