Across
- 3. Growing plants in shallow containers for limited spaces, often used in schools or urban settings.
- 5. The period after a country gains independence from colonial rule.
- 7. Larger farm animals such as cattle and horses.
- 10. Organization that helps coordinate agricultural development in the Caribbean region (abbrev.).
- 11. The leading regional university that trains agricultural professionals in the Caribbean.
- 15. Theft of farm produce or livestock — a major challenge for farmers in the Caribbean.
- 16. The period in which agriculture was practiced by Indigenous peoples before European colonization.
- 18. A structure made of glass or transparent material that allows crops to grow in controlled conditions.
- 19. The global issue that affects rainfall, temperature, and crop yields.
Down
- 1. Fertilizers that are chemically manufactured.
- 2. A system that combines raising fish and growing plants together in one integrated environment.
- 4. A type of fertilizer made from natural materials such as compost or manure.
- 6. Small livestock such as goats and sheep.
- 8. The period during European control when plantation agriculture dominated.
- 9. The breed known as the "Best Sheep In The World".
- 12. The condition where all people have access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food.
- 13. Farming system that uses modern machinery, chemicals, and large-scale production.
- 14. Farming method that uses nutrient-rich water instead of soil.
- 17. Farming that avoids chemicals and focuses on natural processes.
- 20. Regional organization that promotes agricultural development and cooperation across the Americas (abbrev.).
