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The Science of Agriculture
Evolution of Farming Practices
Grade 8
Virginia Heckert
July 16, 2013
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1.1 WHAT ARE THE AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES?
Also known as Agronomy, it is a combination of
disciplines that include the exact application of
natural, economic, and social sciences used in the
practice and understanding of Agriculture.
Agriculture vs.
Agronomy
What is the Difference?
Agriculture is: The Practices, Techniques, and Activities to utilize the environment to produce plants and animals for consumption.
Agronomy is: The Research and Development to study and improve agriculture.
1.2 EXAMPLES OF AGRICULTURE CLOSE TO HOME
Corn Harvest - Grain/Plant Production
Students are getting their Hands On Agriculture!
Click-Read about Ag in the Classroom at a High School in
Lexington, KY.
1.2B AGRICULTURE IN YOUR AREA
The Mission
Ag Sciences
PlantWater Animal
BiotechnologyEcology
SoilsEquipment tech
MicrobiologyGeneticsNutrition
Sustainable AgBio-fuels
Economics
Feed the World Ensure Bio-
safety
Management of Natural
Resources
Respect & Protect the
Environment
EfficiencyConservationTechnology
QualityQuantity
Learn more: American Society of Agronomy website
Agronomy is Linked to Local areas called Eco-regions
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What makes Eco-regions Unique in each part of the
World? 1) Climate2) Soils3) Types of Plants and
Animals living in that Eco-region
Click-Learn more about Ag Science
at Kids.Net.Au.com
REFERENCES
American Society of Agronomy. About Agronomy. (2013). https://www.agronomy.org/about-agronomy. July 13, 2013.
Poore, Chris. Lexington High School prepares students for careers in agriculture. (2013). Farm Flavor. (http://farmflavor.com/us-ag/kentucky/industry-overview-kentucky/cultivating-the-next-generation-of-kentucky-agriculture/
Agriculture Science. (2013). Kids.Net.Au. http://encyclopedia.kids.net.au/page/ag/Agricultural_science. July 13, 2013.
Images Angelo State University. Prospective Students. Black Angus cattle photo. (2013), http://www.angelo.edu/dept/agriculture/prospective_students.php
Down to Earth. (2013) Seedling to Tree photo. International Paper Company. http://www.internationalpaper.com/apps/d2e/down2earthonline/t-01.html
NDFMGA. Farmers Market photo. (2013). http://www.ndfarmersmarkets.com/page_21.html
New Mexico State University. Horticulture program student photo. (2013). http://nmsu.edu/~counsel/career/careers/horticulture.php
Youngblood, Todd. Content Harvesting. (2013). Dreamland Interactive. http://dreamlandinteractive.com/2013/03/content-harvesting-an-introduction/
1. Agriculture is
a)Research and Development
b)Activities to utilize the environment to produce plants and animals for consumption
c)Known as Agronomy
d)A combination of natural, social and economic sciences
2. AN EXAMPLE OF AGRICULTURE NEAR YOUR HOME MIGHT BE:
a)Seedlings in a Greenhouse
b)Planting an Organic Garden
c) Milking time at a Dairy Farm
d)Harvesting a Wheat Field
e)All the Above
3. AGRICULTURE SCIENCES ONLY FOCUS ON GRAIN PRODUCTION –TRUE OR FALSE?
a)True
b)False
4. WHAT MAKES ECO-REGIONS UNIQUE IN THE STUDY OF GLOBAL AGRICULTURE SCIENCES?
a)The population total
b)Climate, Trees, and Seasons
c) Types of Animals and Plants, Soils, and Climate
d)It doesn’t matter—Its the same Everywhere
5. AGRONOMY RESEARCH IS DONE ACCORDING TO:
a)Eco-Regions
b)Political parties
c) USDA
d)None of these
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