Major Branches of the Agriculture
Industry
Agriculture Mechanics - correct answer-the development and maintenance of equipment and
machinery for agricultural use
Agriscience and Biotechnology - correct answer-research and innovation in methods to
improve the efficiency, quality, and usefulness of agricultural products
Agronomy - correct answer-the science and technology of producing and using plants for
food, fuel, fiber, and land reclamation (a.k.a. crop production and research)
Animal Production - correct answer-the study of the biology and management of
domesticated animals for human use
Aquaculture - correct answer-raising aquatic species for food and other purposes
Forestry and Natural Resources - correct answer-the cultivation and conservation of forests,
wildlife, and other natural resources
Horticulture - correct answer-the art and science of plant cultivation and management
Soil Science - correct answer-the study of soil and land management as it relates to use by
humans
Industry
Agriculture Mechanics - correct answer-the development and maintenance of equipment and
machinery for agricultural use
Agriscience and Biotechnology - correct answer-research and innovation in methods to
improve the efficiency, quality, and usefulness of agricultural products
Agronomy - correct answer-the science and technology of producing and using plants for
food, fuel, fiber, and land reclamation (a.k.a. crop production and research)
Animal Production - correct answer-the study of the biology and management of
domesticated animals for human use
Aquaculture - correct answer-raising aquatic species for food and other purposes
Forestry and Natural Resources - correct answer-the cultivation and conservation of forests,
wildlife, and other natural resources
Horticulture - correct answer-the art and science of plant cultivation and management
Soil Science - correct answer-the study of soil and land management as it relates to use by
humans
