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WorksheetsChapter 1 Ag Comm Introduction
Total questions: 82
Worksheet time: 41mins
What is the primary focus of the National Collaborative for Food, Energy, and Water Education (NC-FEW)?
To promote international trade in agriculture
To develop new agricultural machinery
To create a community of educators and researchers in STEM and FANH fields
To provide financial aid to farmers
How many acres does the Florida Wildlife Corridor aim to connect?
5 million acres
10 million acres
18 million acres
25 million acres
What significant change did the U.S. Senate make in the late 1800s regarding forest management?
They banned logging in national forests
They renamed the Senate Committee on Agriculture to include Forestry
They introduced a new tax on timber
They privatized forest lands
In what year was the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry established?
1884
1977
1945
2000
What was the percentage of the U.S. population living on a farm in 1900?
2 percent
16 percent
40 percent
1.9 percent
By 2021, what percentage of the U.S. population lived on a farm?
40 percent
16 percent
2 percent
1.9 percent
How did the percentage of the U.S. workforce employed in agriculture change from 1900 to 1945?
Increased from 16 percent to 40 percent
Decreased from 40 percent to 16 percent
Remained the same at 40 percent
Increased from 2 percent to 16 percent
What is one consequence of Americans moving from rural to urban areas?
Increased knowledge about agriculture
Decreased understanding of agricultural industries
More employment in agriculture
Higher percentage of population living on farms
What is the primary role of agricultural communicators?
To develop new agricultural technologies
To communicate targeted messages about agriculture to non-agricultural audiences
To manage agricultural businesses
To conduct agricultural research
Which of the following is NOT a method mentioned for developing communication messages in agriculture?
Document design
Web design
Video production
Genetic engineering
What does the process of communication involve according to the text?
Only the sender
Only the receiver
Both the sender and receiver
Neither the sender nor the receiver
What are natural resources as defined in the text?
Only land and water
Only wildlife and air
Land, water, wildlife, air, and other resources
Only minerals and metals
What is the focus of agricultural and natural resource communications?
Developing new agricultural machinery
Exchanging information about agricultural and natural resources industries
Conducting scientific experiments
Managing agricultural finances
What is one way people commonly interact with agriculture and natural resources?
Through the clothes they wear
Through the food and water they consume
Through the air they breathe
Through the technology they use
What challenge is highlighted in the communication of agricultural and natural resources?
The need for more technology
The need for more land
The need for multi-disciplinary collaboration
The need for more funding
According to Doerfert and Irani, what phrase should become the "DNA for our discipline" in agricultural communication?
Think locally, act locally
Think globally, act locally
Think AND act globally
Think locally, act globally
What is a key reason for the need to combine talents and resources in agricultural communication?
To increase technological advancements
To solve the problem of feeding a growing population
To reduce the cost of production
To enhance political influence
What is the primary focus of agricultural and natural resource communications?
To develop entertainment content for the public
To create advertisements for agricultural products
To develop important messages for targeted audiences
To promote international trade
During which era did the United States' society predominantly rely on agrarian communication?
Early 1900s
Late 1700s
Mid 1800s
Early 2000s
Which newspaper began publication in December 1777 and encouraged articles on farming?
The New York Times
The Washington Post
The New Jersey Gazette
The Boston Globe
Who were two notable members of the Society for Promoting Agriculture?
Thomas Jefferson and John Adams
George Washington and Benjamin Franklin
Alexander Hamilton and James Madison
John Jay and Patrick Henry
What is the current title of "The Farmer's Almanac"?
The New Farmer's Almanac
The Modern Farmer's Almanac
The Old Farmer's Almanac
The Farmer's Guide
In what year did "The Old Farmer's Almanac" begin publication?
1792
1800
1810
1820
Who is considered the father of American agricultural journalism?
Thomas Paine
John Stuart Skinner
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
Which publication was the first American agricultural magazine?
The American Farmer
The Agricultural Museum
The Farmer's Almanac
The Old Farmer's Almanac
In which decade did scientists in colleges of agriculture begin writing for agricultural publications?
1830s
1840s
1850s
1860s
Which newspapers employed farm writers in the mid- to late 1800s?
The Washington Post and The Guardian
The Chicago Tribune and The New York Times
The Los Angeles Times and The Boston Globe
The Wall Street Journal and The Times
What was the purpose of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries formed in 1871?
To manage and restore forest conditions
To protect, study, manage, and restore fish populations
To create national parks
To regulate agricultural publications
Which book by George Perkins Marsh challenged the belief that humans did not negatively impact the environment?
Silent Spring
The Population Bomb
Man and Nature
The Closing Circle
When did Yellowstone become the world’s first National Park?
1870
1871
1872
1873
When was The Sierra Club founded?
1897
1905
1920
1880
What was the growth in the number of farm magazines and newspapers between 1880 and 1920?
From 157 to 400
From 100 to 300
From 200 to 500
From 50 to 200
Where was the first course in agricultural journalism taught?
Iowa State University
University of Wisconsin
Harvard University
Stanford University
In what year was the first department of agricultural journalism formed at the University of Wisconsin?
1908
1905
1920
1897
What role did radio play in agricultural communication in the early 1920s?
It provided up-to-the-minute weather and market reports.
It was used to print agricultural magazines.
It replaced newspapers entirely.
It was used only for entertainment purposes.
What was the purpose of the National Farm and Home Hour radio program?
To entertain with music and celebrity guests
To present agriculture to the public
To promote urban development
To broadcast sports events
Which television channel was launched in 2000 to focus on rural America?
AgDay
U.S. Farm Report
RFD-TV
Market to Market
What change occurred in agricultural magazines by the mid-1980s?
They became more generalized
They targeted specific types of farmers
They stopped publishing entirely
They focused on international news
Which of the following is an example of a weekly regional agricultural television program?
AgDay
U.S. Farm Report
Market to Market
RFD-TV
What was the purpose of the Reclamation Act of 1902?
To protect migratory birds
To manage water resources in the West
To establish the National Park System
To regulate chemical use
Which organization was formed in 1905 to protect birds and their habitats?
The Nature Conservancy
National Park Service
National Audubon Society
U.S. Forest Service
What was the focus of Alice Hamilton's publication "Industrial Poisons in the U.S." in 1925?
Linking industrial practices to diseases
Establishing grazing lands
Managing soil erosion
Protecting clean water
When was the first federal forest experiment station formed?
1902
1905
1908
1912
When was one of the largest non-governmental landowners and environmental organizations founded?
1945
1951
1960
1975
What was the focus of natural resources communication during the 1950s-1980s?
Industrialization
Conservation and policy lobbying
Urban development
Technological advancement
Which book by Rachel Carson is mentioned as pivotal in the environmental movement?
The Silent Forest
Silent Spring
The Green Planet
Nature's Call
What significant environmental events occurred in 1969?
Amazon Rainforest Fire
Cuyahoga River Fire and Santa Barbara Oil Spill
Great Barrier Reef Bleaching
Exxon Valdez Oil Spill
Which of the following acts is an example of environmental regulation passed during the focus shift from conservation to protection?
Clean Air Act
Federal Water Pollution Control Act
Endangered Species Act
All of the above
What was one of the major changes in agricultural communication from the 1980s to 2000?
Use of social media platforms
Introduction of computer-mediated communication
Physical cutting and pasting of clip art
Use of virtual reality
How did computer-mediated communication revolutionize information exchange?
By introducing virtual reality
By allowing people to post information online
By eliminating the need for computers
By reducing the use of email
Which social media platforms became prevalent from 2000 to the 2020s?
Facebook and MySpace
Instagram and TikTok
Twitter and YouTube
All of the above
According to Doerfert and Irani (2017), how do agricultural and natural resource communicators work today compared to the past?
They work against each other.
They work independently.
They work together.
They ignore each other.
What is a major audience for agricultural and natural resource communicators today?
Farmers and livestock producers
Landowners and policy makers
Consumers
Environmental scientists
What was the focus of agricultural communicators' messages through the early 1900s?
Conservation and environmental protections
How to grow crops and raise animals
Urban development
Technological advancements
What is a key practice for agricultural and natural resource communicators to be successful?
Ignoring historical practices
Targeting specific audiences
Focusing solely on technology
Avoiding collaboration
What was the predominant communication method used by agricultural communicators until the early 1900s?
Radio and television
Print and face-to-face
Social media and the web
Telephone and email
How many annual job openings were reported in the 2015-2020 edition for the U.S. Food, Agricultural, and Natural Resources System?
45,000
57,900
60,000
50,000
What percentage of the total available positions in the nation’s food, agricultural, and natural resources system do these job openings account for?
10%
15%
12%
20%
Which university collaborates with the United States Department of Agriculture to release the report on employment opportunities?
Harvard University
Purdue University
Stanford University
Yale University
What is the primary role of reporters in the context of agricultural and natural resources?
To create advertisements for agricultural products
To cover news stories on agricultural and natural resource topics
To design educational materials for universities
To manage public relations for agricultural companies
Which professionals are responsible for promoting positive messages about agricultural organizations to the community?
Reporters
Graphic designers
Public relations professionals
Photographers
What is the main task of advertising professionals according to the text?
To develop educational materials
To influence people to buy a product or service
To cover news stories
To design graphics for social media
What type of materials do educational material developers create?
Advertisements and commercials
Videos, documents, and presentations
News articles and reports
Social media posts and blogs
How do photographers and videographers contribute to agriculture and natural resources communication?
By designing graphics
By using digital cameras or video cameras
By writing news articles
By creating advertisements
What is the role of graphic designers in the context of the document?
To promote positive messages
To make words more pleasing and understandable
To cover news stories
To develop educational materials
What are some examples of "new media" mentioned in the text?
Web pages with videos and podcasts
Newspapers and magazines
Radio broadcasts
Television commercials
What is the role of communication specialists according to the text?
They manage financial accounts
They handle day-to-day communication needs in organizations
They design agricultural machinery
They conduct scientific research
Who do agricultural and natural resource communications educators primarily teach?
Farmers and agricultural workers
High school and university students
Government officials
Corporate executives
What is the primary function of extension specialists?
To develop new agricultural technologies
To use media to communicate messages to various audiences
To manage agricultural production
To conduct environmental research
Where can agricultural and natural resource communicators find employment?
Hospitals and healthcare facilities
Agricultural or Environmental publications
Software development companies
Retail stores
Which of the following is an example of a governmental agency mentioned in the document?
State and National Parks
Conservation Associations
United States Department of Agriculture
Special Interest Non-Profits
What type of jobs can you search for on AgCareers.com according to the document?
Medical professions
Agricultural communications
Engineering fields
Legal services
The Association of Natural Resource Extension Professionals specializes in which of the following areas?
Urban development
Environmental education
Information technology
Financial services
Which industry do professionals specializing in public relations and public affairs serve according to the document?
Technology and software industries
Agricultural and food and fiber industries
Automotive and manufacturing industries
Healthcare and pharmaceutical industries
What type of professionals are associated with the American Agricultural Editors' Association?
Medical researchers and scientists
Agricultural editors, writers, and photojournalists
Financial analysts and accountants
Software developers and engineers
Which industry do communication professionals in the American Horse Publications serve?
Automotive industry
Equine publishing industry
Fashion industry
Real estate industry
Which association is for communication professionals employed in cooperatives?
International Association for Society and Natural Resources
International Federation of Agricultural Journalists
Livestock Publications Council
Communication Professionals Cooperative Association
What is the focus of the International Association for Society and Natural Resources?
Agricultural journalism
Communication in cooperatives
Research and application strategies on natural resources and the environment
Livestock publications
Which association is a professional group for agricultural journalists in 29 countries?
International Association for Society and Natural Resources
International Federation of Agricultural Journalists
Livestock Publications Council
Agricultural Journalists Worldwide
Which organization is for communication professionals in the livestock publishing industry?
National Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow
National Association of Environmental Professionals
National Association of Farm Broadcasting
National Association of Livestock Publishers
What is the focus of the National Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow?
Environmental communication
Agricultural communications for college students
Livestock publishing
Farm broadcasting
Which organization is interdisciplinary for environmental professionals in both public and private sectors?
National Association of Farm Broadcasting
National Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow
National Association of Environmental Professionals
National Association of Livestock Publishers
