Across
- 2. the practice of growing different types of crops in the same area across different seasons to improve soil health and reduce pest
- 5. a substance used to prevent destroy or controlled pest that damaged crops, including insects, weeds, and diseases
- 7. a structure with transparent walls and roof used to grow plants and controlled environmental conditions
- 8. the artificial application of water, the land or soil to assisted growing of crops
- 9. the use of machines and technology to perform agricultural task in increasing efficiency and productivity
- 11. a method of farming that avoids synthetic chemicals and uses natural processes to grow crops and raise animals
- 13. all the businesses involved in producing processing and distributing agricultural products, including farming, equipment, and sales
- 15. raw agricultural products that can be bought and sold such as corn, wheat, milk, or cotton
Down
- 1. farming practices that meet current food needs without harming the environment or depleting resources for future generations
- 3. the process by which green plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to make their own food and release oxygen
- 4. the ability of soil to provide essential nutrients to plant for healthy growth and high crop yields
- 6. the process by which soil is worn away by wind, water or human activity
- 10. the science and practice of growing crops and raising animals for food, fiber and other products used to sustain life
- 12. farm animals race for food, fiber, labor, other products, such as cattle, sheep, and pigs
- 14. a natural or chemical substance added to soil to supply nutrients and promote plant growth
