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1.1 WHATARETHE 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, andActivities to utilizethe environment toproduce plants and

animals forconsumption.

Agronomy is:The Research andDevelopment to studyand improveagriculture.

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1.2 EXAMPLESOF AGRICULTURE CLOSETO

HOME

Students are getting their Hands OnAgriculture!

Click-Read about Ag in the Classroom at aHigh School in Lexington, KY.

http://farmflavor.com/us-ag/kentucky/industry-overview-kentucky/cultivating-the-next-generation-of-kentucky-agriculture/http://farmflavor.com/us-ag/kentucky/industry-overview-kentucky/cultivating-the-next-generation-of-kentucky-agriculture/http://farmflavor.com/us-ag/kentucky/industry-overview-kentucky/cultivating-the-next-generation-of-kentucky-agriculture/http://farmflavor.com/us-ag/kentucky/industry-overview-kentucky/cultivating-the-next-generation-of-kentucky-agriculture/http://farmflavor.com/us-ag/kentucky/industry-overview-kentucky/cultivating-the-next-generation-of-kentucky-agriculture/http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=Q4wCzmnTM9caRM&tbnid=1UqZu6JDqLZHBM:&ved=0CAgQjRwwAA&url=http://dreamlandinteractive.com/2013/03/content-harvesting-an-introduction/&ei=rCLkUdiPAaSCyAH4sYHACQ&psig=AFQjCNFLSOeS_wRsT_5L-nGSLfn71XiaeA&ust=1373991980061074

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1.2B AGRICULTURE INYOUR AREA

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The

Mission

Ag Sciences

PlantWater

AnimalBiotechnology

EcologySoilsEquipment tech

MicrobiologyGeneticsNutrition

Sustainable AgBio-fuels

Economics

Feed the

World Ensure Bio-safety

Management ofNatural Resources

Respect & Protectthe Environment

EfficiencyConservationTechnology

QualityQuantity

Learn more: American

Society of Agronomywebsite

https://www.agronomy.org/about-agronomyhttps://www.agronomy.org/about-agronomyhttps://www.agronomy.org/about-agronomyhttps://www.agronomy.org/about-agronomy

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Agronomy is Linked to Local

areas called Eco-regions

1) Climate2) Soils3) Types of Plants and Animals

living in that Eco-region

Click-Learn more aboutAg Science at

Kids.Net.Au.com

http://encyclopedia.kids.net.au/page/ag/Agricultural_sciencehttp://encyclopedia.kids.net.au/page/ag/Agricultural_sciencehttp://encyclopedia.kids.net.au/page/ag/Agricultural_sciencehttp://encyclopedia.kids.net.au/page/ag/Agricultural_science

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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

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2. ANEXAMPLEOF AGRICULTURENEAR

YOUR HOMEMIGHTBE:

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

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3. AGRICULTURE SCIENCESONLY

FOCUSON GRAINPRODUCTION

TRUEORFALSE?

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4. WHATMAKES ECO-REGIONS UNIQUEINTHE

STUDYOF GLOBAL AGRICULTURESCIENCES?

a) The population total

b) Climate, Trees, and Seasons

c) Types of Animals and Plants,

Soils, and Climate

d) It doesnt matterIts the sameEverywhere

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5. AGRONOMY RESEARCHISDONE

ACCORDINGTO:

a) Eco-Regions

b) Political parties

c) USDA

d) None of these

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