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Agriculture
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What are the F’s of Agriculture?
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Would you like a career in agriculture?
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Playing the game Write your answer on the white board
Every 5 questions we switch who will write, pass the board clockwise Everyone helps with answers Listen well, goes fast Candy for winning team
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In which country is food the most abundant, the safest, and most affordable?
A. United States B. Russia C. Australia D. China A. United States
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What was the first food eaten in space?
D. Applesauce A. Ice cream B. Banana C. Peanut butter and jelly sandwich D. Applesauce
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On average, how much of every food dollar goes to the farmer or rancher?
A. 25 cents B. 30 cents C. 19 cents D. 55 cents C. 19 cents
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Which of the foods is found most often on American’s dinner tables?
A. Vegetables B. Red meat C. Fruits D. Cheese A. Vegetables
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Which of these products does the U.S. export?
Food A. Wheat B. Coffee C. Spices D. Bananas A. Wheat
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Pass the whiteboard clockwise to the next person
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Which food groups provide vitamins that help to heal your cuts?
A. Meats B. Milk C. Breads D. Fruits D. Fruits
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Which state is #1 in the production of potatoes
Food A. Utah B. Idaho C. Mississippi D. Louisiana B. Idaho
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Which state is #1 in the production of eggs?
Food A. Utah B. Iowa C. Georgia D. West Virginia B. Iowa
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Fujis and galas are varieties of what fruit?
Food A. Apples B. Bananas C. Grapes D. Peaches A. Apples
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During the Civil War, the Confederate army boiled down what crop as a source for sugar and molasses?
Food A. Peanuts B. Tobacco C. Watermelon D. Cotton C. Watermelon
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Pass the whiteboard clockwise to the next person
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An Acre of land is about the same size as a ____________________?
Farm A. Walmart plus parking lot B. Our classroom C. Football field D. Our school C. Football field
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What percent of the Earth’s water supply is fresh water?
Farm A. 25% B. 10% C. 3% D. 57% C. 3%
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Utah is the 2nd driest state in the nation
Farm A. True B. False A. True (Arizona is #1)
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What is the name of Utah’s agriculture university
Farm A. BYU B. U of U C. Utah State D. Weber C. Utah State University
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During the past 50 years, has the number of farms in the U. S
During the past 50 years, has the number of farms in the U.S. increased or decreased? Farm A. Increased B. Decreased B. Decreased
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Pass the whiteboard clockwise to the next person
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How much land does it take, per person in the US to grow all his or her food and fabric resources for a year? Farm A. 4 ½ acres B. 10 acres C acres D. 1 acre A /2 acres
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What natural fiber is produced from a worm?
Fabric A. Cotton B. Silk C. Linen D. Wool B. Silk
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What plant produces fiber for blue jeans?
Fabric A. Wool B. Polyester C. Nylon D. Cotton D. Cotton
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Which state is #1 for the production of cotton?
Fabric A. Mississippi B. Georgia C. Texas D. Florida C. Texas
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How many jeans can be made from a 500-pound bale of cotton?
Fabric A jeans B jeans C. 50 jeans D jeans A jeans
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Pass the whiteboard clockwise to the next person
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How much wool does a sheep produce in 1 year?
Fabric A. 2 pounds B. 20 pounds C pounds D pounds C. 10 – 12 pounds
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The cover of a baseball is made from cowhide.
Fabric A. True B. False A. True
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What by-produce from sheep’s wool is used in hand lotion?
Fabric A. Glycerin B. Lanolin C. Propyplparaben B. Lanolin
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Where does Utah rank for tart cherry production?
Food A. 1st B. 2nd C. 10th D. 25th B. 2nd (Michigan is #1)
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Carrots are a great source of what nutrient?
Food A. Iron B. Vitamin A C. Vitamin C D. Potassium B. Vitamin A
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Pass the whiteboard clockwise to the next person
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What are the sections of the garlic bulb called?
Food A. Pods B. Leaves C. Buds D. Cloves D. Cloves
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Which of the following is NOT a name for a squash?
Food A. Zucchini B. Butternut C. Spaghetti D. Long Neck D. Long Neck
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In the US, lettuce is the second most popular vegetable
In the US, lettuce is the second most popular vegetable. What is the most popular? Food A. Broccoli B. Potato C. Tomato D. Carrot B. Potato
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What crop is grown in all 50 states?
Food A. Corn B. Apples C. Oranges D. Bananas A. Corn
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Which state ranks #1 for the most cash made from agriculture?
Farm A. Florida B. Texas C. California D. Oregon C. California
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Pass the whiteboard clockwise to the next person
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Which state has the most farms?
A. Utah B. Montana C. Maine D. Texas D. Texas
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What is an insect that farmers and gardeners like because it eats aphids?
A. Spiders B. Ladybugs C. Mosquitoes D. Bees B. Ladybugs
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What spineless organism helps farmers loosen soil when it moves through the soil?
A. Earthworm B. Centipede C. Garden snake D. Caterpillar A. Earthworm
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Each day the forest community plants an average of 4 million trees in the US. Is this more or less than what is harvested? Forestry A. More B. Less B. Less
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What percent of the US is covered with trees?
Forestry A. 33% B. 100% C. 50% D. 25% A. 33%
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Pass the whiteboard clockwise to the next person
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What state is the largest producer of Christmas trees?
Forestry A. Montana B. California C. Oregon D. Vermont C. Oregon
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What is Utah’s state tree?
Forestry A. Aspens B. Oak C. Blue Spruce D. Maple C. Blue Spruce
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What information do rings in the cross-section of a tree trunk provide?
Forestry A. Tree’s height B. Tree’s weight C. Tree’s age C. Tree’s age
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What is the America’s national tree?
Forestry A. Maple B. Oak C. Cedar D. Cherry B. Oak
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What nut contains 19 vitamins and antioxidants to help lower cholesterol?
Food A. Pecans B. Cashews C. Walnuts D. Almonds A. Pecans
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Pass the whiteboard clockwise to the next person
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What is the average amount of milk a dairy cow produces in a day?
Food A. 1 gallon B. 7 gallons C. ½ gallon D. 20 gallons B. 7 gallons
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How many gallons of water does a dairy cow drink in a day?
Food A gallons B gallons C. 57 gallons D. 10 gallons B gallons
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How many soccer balls can be produced from 1 cowhide?
Food A. 18 B. 157 C. 43 D. 2 A. 18 soccer balls
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Aortic (heart) valves used in human heart surgery often come from what animal?
Food A. Cows B. Pigs C. Chickens D. Dogs B. Pigs
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Name a state which is considered America’s bread basket?
Food A. Connecticut B. Kansas C. Wyoming D. Idaho B. Kansas
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Pass the whiteboard clockwise to the next person
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Which country imports the greatest quantity of U
Which country imports the greatest quantity of U.S, agricultural products? Food A. Africa B. Canada C. China D. Russia B. Canada
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What is the fuel ethanol made from?
Farm A. Tomatoes B. Corn C. Carrots D. Soybeans B. Corn
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Who won?
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Now what? Each person will pick a popsicle stick with the name of the state on it. Draw a picture of 1 or 2 things which are produced in that state. Use a piece of blue tape to attach the picture to the map on screen. Take out your cell phone and google agriculture in ________ A good web site I found was:
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