From Latin agricultura, from ager, agr- ‘field’ + cultura ‘growing, cultivation’įederal ministry within Canadian government that oversees many regulations and programs related to agriculture and food.ĭescription for the food system and related businesses, combining agriculture and food.Īn adjective used to describe plants and plant products. The science, art and practice of cultivating soil to grow crops and raise livestock to market. Governmental subsidy (sum of money) paid to farmers and agribusinesses to stabilize food prices, guarantee farmers' basic incomes and strengthen the overall agriculture sector

The science, art and business of cultivating soil, producing crops and raising livestock Pictures taken from airplanes, satellites or drones to help farmers see a full shot of their field and compare differences throughout landīankers that specialize in agriculture/farmingįinancing of agriculture-related activities from production to market Spraying pesticides by airplane to protect crops Using a tool to put small holes in the soil to let oxygen and water work further into the soil for crops Money that a manufacturer pays a retailer to advertise a product Single holding units that allow the height, width and length to change depending on the age and size of sow The active ingredients usually make up a small portion of the whole product.Īllowing livestock to eat an unlimited amount of feed Ingredients in medicines or pesticides that is biologically active. For a visual, a Canadian football field including endzones is about 2 acres. Most Canadian farmers use acres instead of the metric term hectares.

1 acre = 43,560 square feet or 0.405 hectares. Listed food items that can be served separately from the full entreeĪcadian farmers built a system of dykes to make more farmland for crops Usually an agricultural related club for young people that features hands-on learning Eating pattern that includes foods produced or raised within 100 miles of where it is being consumed

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