Wisconsin Agriculture Test
Are soybeans a renewable resource? Why? - ANS-Yes, because they can be planted again and
again and when they are used up we can grow more
How did cranberries get their name? - ANS-The cranberry, once called "crane berry" by settlers
because of its blossom's resemblance to the sandhill crane
How do cranberry producers grow new cranberries? - ANS-they take cuttings from other
cranberry plants and then plant them
How do mink producers protect themselves? - ANS-they wear very thick gloves and have
special cages for accessing the mink
How does ginseng grow? Why? - ANS-ginseng is grown in cold weather to break the hard seed
coat
How does maple sap turn into maple syrup? - ANS-the sap is boiled to evaporate most of the
water as it boils water turns to steam and rises from the sugar house, if it is thick enough to be
maple syrup it will be filtered
How does tapping a tree impact a tree? - ANS-tree taping does not affect tree health but does
leave a small hole of wood damage that usually heals within 1-2 years
How many people does one US farmer feed? - ANS-166 people
How much ginseng does Wisconsin produce? - ANS-Wisconsin produces over 90% of the
ginseng in the U.S
How much of Wisconsin's workforce is in agriculture? - ANS-11.2%
What are soybeans used for? - ANS-70% of soybeans are used for animal feed the rest can be
edible and industrial: cooking oils, mayonnaise, fungicides, shampoos, coffee creamers, cereals
What are the major areas of agriculture? - ANS-Agronomy, horticulture, animal production,
aquaculture, agricultural mechanics, forestry and natural resources, soil science, agriscience
and biotechnology
What are the three basic needs agriculture supplies us with? - ANS-food, clothing, shelter
Are soybeans a renewable resource? Why? - ANS-Yes, because they can be planted again and
again and when they are used up we can grow more
How did cranberries get their name? - ANS-The cranberry, once called "crane berry" by settlers
because of its blossom's resemblance to the sandhill crane
How do cranberry producers grow new cranberries? - ANS-they take cuttings from other
cranberry plants and then plant them
How do mink producers protect themselves? - ANS-they wear very thick gloves and have
special cages for accessing the mink
How does ginseng grow? Why? - ANS-ginseng is grown in cold weather to break the hard seed
coat
How does maple sap turn into maple syrup? - ANS-the sap is boiled to evaporate most of the
water as it boils water turns to steam and rises from the sugar house, if it is thick enough to be
maple syrup it will be filtered
How does tapping a tree impact a tree? - ANS-tree taping does not affect tree health but does
leave a small hole of wood damage that usually heals within 1-2 years
How many people does one US farmer feed? - ANS-166 people
How much ginseng does Wisconsin produce? - ANS-Wisconsin produces over 90% of the
ginseng in the U.S
How much of Wisconsin's workforce is in agriculture? - ANS-11.2%
What are soybeans used for? - ANS-70% of soybeans are used for animal feed the rest can be
edible and industrial: cooking oils, mayonnaise, fungicides, shampoos, coffee creamers, cereals
What are the major areas of agriculture? - ANS-Agronomy, horticulture, animal production,
aquaculture, agricultural mechanics, forestry and natural resources, soil science, agriscience
and biotechnology
What are the three basic needs agriculture supplies us with? - ANS-food, clothing, shelter
