Agribusiness
A term referring to the full scale of operations related to the business of agriculture. It
connotes the interrelationships of farming, farm services, soil science agronomy, land grant
universities, county extension services, state and federal experiment stations, soil and water
conservation services, plant and animal nutrition, plant and animal protection, transportation,
finance, and marketing.
Agriculture
The broad industry engaged in the production of plants and animals for food and fiber, the
provision of agriculture supplies and services, and the processing, marketing and distribution
of agriculture products.
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Agriscience
The application of scientific principles and new technologies to agriculture.
Commodity
Any unprocessed or partially processed good, such as a grain, fruit, vegetable, or metal.
Crop
Any product of the soil. In a narrow sense, the product of a harvest obtained by labor, as
distinguished
from natural production or wild growth.
Export
To ship (merchandise, commodities, workers, etc.) to a foreign country for use, sale,
processing, or service.
FFA
A national youth organization for students interested in agriculture. The official name is the
National FFA
, Organization. In 1988, the National FFA Organization changed its original name of Future
Farmers of America
to reflect the expanding career field of Agricultural Education.
Fiber
A fine, threadlike piece, such as cotton or wool.
Food
Anything which when taken into the body, nourishes the tissues and supplies body heat.
Import
To bring in (merchandise, commodities, workers, etc.) from foreign country for use, sale,
processing, or service.
Input
Supplies and services farmers use to produce crops and livestock; any resource used in
production.
Livestock
Farm animals raised to produce milk, meat, work, and wool; includes beef and dairy cattle,
swine, sheep, horses, and goats; may also include poultry.
Natural Resources
The natural wealth of a country, consisting of land, forest, mineral deposits, water, etc.
Poultry
Any or all domesticated fowl that are raised primarily for their meat, eggs, or feathers. Ex.
chickens, turkeys,
ducks, and geese.
SAE
Supervised Agricultural Experience