Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Vocabulary

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Across
  1. 4. Planting different crops sequentially
  2. 5. Animal ___________ traditionally refers to the science of breeding and caring for farm animals
  3. 7. they oversee the day to day operations of the farm
  4. 9. the science or practice of farming
  5. 11. an additional crop planted alongside or in-between rows of crops to help maintain the soil
  6. 13. Genetically ___________ Organisms
  7. 14. Production and cultivation of fruit and nut crops
  8. 15. maintaining soil quality and fertility, responsible water use, minimal pesticide use, and even increasing the biodiversity of the farm itself
  9. 16. they manage and care for forests and natural landscapes
  10. 19. medicinal crops for alkaloids, polyphenols and glycosides
  11. 20. they design and improve farming equipment and machinery to enhance efficiency and productivity
  12. 21. cotton, jute, leather, silk, wool
  13. 22. Production and cultivation for aesthetic beauty
Down
  1. 1. the cultivation of a single crop in a given area
  2. 2. includes everything from planting to the selling of plants for various uses, including food and beautification.
  3. 3. they research and develop new food products
  4. 6. Production and cultivation of vegetables
  5. 8. involves the breeding, rearing, and harvesting of fish, shellfish, and aquatic plants in fresh or saltwater under controlled conditions.
  6. 10. the science and business of producing domestic livestock species
  7. 12. fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts and livestock
  8. 17. direct:Farmers, wage workers, technicians indirect:Scientists and teachers
  9. 18. they care for animals by examining them, diagnosing illnesses and providing treatments