General Ag Knowledge
Who invented the cotton gin?
Eli Whitney
An acre is about the size of a ______________
Football Field
What was the Morrill Act?
Land grants for Colleges
Which state grows the highest percentage of nursery crops?
Oregon
Which state has the most farms?
Texas
What did President Lincoln establish in 1862?
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
What term is used to describe the cultivation, care, and harvesting of forest trees for human use?
silviculture
What percent of income in spent on food consumed at home in the U.S.?
10%
1 U.S. farmer produces enough food for how many people?
165 (106 in U.S., 59 outside)
When was the Morrill Act passed?
1862
Total grains and feed, poultry, meats, and fresh vegetables exported annually from the U.S. totals approximately...
2 Million tons
How many pounds of milk does an average dairy cow produce per day?
70
Off farm costs account for how much of each retail dollar spent on food?
84⊄
What percentage of farms in the U.S. are owned by families?
99%
Which country imports the most U.S. Farm products?
China
The rate of erosion by water on U.S. croplands has _______________ since 1982
Decreased
