Across
- 3. raising animals for food and other products, often moving them around to find better grazing spots.
- 5. a small community in the countryside where people live and work, usually focused on farming.
- 8. giving crops water to help them grow, especially in dry areas.
- 9. the art of growing crops and raising animals for food and other stuff.
- 10. growing just one type of crop in a field: risky if pests/diseases appear!
- 13. growing plants in water instead of soil, often with artificial products to boost the ultimate yield.
- 15. farming that uses a lot of inputs like labor and chemicals to get the most out of a small piece of land.
- 16. a big change in farming in the 1950s that brought HVY and better farming techniques. _____revolution
- 17. leaving a field empty for a season to let the soil recover and regain nutrients.
- 18. substances added to soil to help plants grow better by providing essential nutrients.
- 19. how LAND is owned or managed
- 21. using a large amount of land, usually in places where there aren't many people! Less "intense" agriculture.
Down
- 1. a system where consumers buy some shares of a farm’s harvest in advance. This helps support local farmers immensely! (Abbreviation)
- 2. raising large herds of animals, like cattle or sheep. Tends to be on large plots of land and extensive!
- 4. when farmers grow just enough food to feed their families, not much left over to sell.
- 6. the business side of agriculture (think of farming, processing, selling, etc.)
- 7. using science and tech to improve crops and livestock, like making them resistant to pests.
- 11. switching up what crops you plant in a field each season to keep the soil healthy! Two words.
- 12. a type of farming that's all about making money by selling crops and livestock.
- 14. an area where it's hard to find fresh and healthy food, often in low-income neighborhoods. (Think of a drought!)
- 20. farming that meets our needs causing larger environmental isues for future generations. Two words.