WHAT IS AGRICULTURE?

As you watch the video, record the definitions in the boxes below. You may pause as you need to. What is agriscience? Write your definition below. What is agriculture? Write the definition below. What is agribusiness? Write your definition below. What is Renewable Natural Resources? Write your definition below. Place the examples of the ag industry in the appropriate boxes. Agriscience Agronomists using biology chemistry to control insects Agronomists using biology chemistry to control weeds Ag engineers using physics to develop new, more efficient machinery Agriculture livestock and crop farmer slaughter facility transportation of agricultural goods (rail, plane, trucks) veterinarian processing plants (for livestock or crops) Agribusiness Chemical company Tractor manufacturer pharmaceutical companies landscape or nursery business seed company farm credit Renewable Natural Resources wildlife forest water sources soil The agriscience industry composed of people who haul, grade, process, package, and market commodities from production sources is: Mechanics Supplies and Services Professions Processing, products, and distribution Which is often called an applied science because it uses principles learned in other sciences to solve practical problems? agriculture biochemistry biology chemistry Agriculture Industry Divisions Match the description to the industry it is most likely associated with. Horticulture producing, processing, and marketing fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants. Forestry grows, manages, and harvests trees for lumber, poles, posts, pulpwood, and many other commodities Agriscience application of scientific principles and new technologies in agriculture Agronomy soils and crops Renewable Natural Resources management of wetlands, rangelands, water, fish, and wildlife Entomology study of insects