Across
- 4. Any product of the soil. In a narrow sense, the product of a harvest obtained by labor, as distinguished from natural production or wild growth.
- 6. A term referring to the full scale of operations related to the business of agriculture. It connotes the interrelationships of farming, farm services, soil science, agronomy, land grant universities, county extension services, state and federal experiment stations, soil and water conservation services, plant and animal nutrition, plant and animal protection, transportation, finance, and marketing.'
- 7. Any unprocessed or partially processed good, such as a grain, fruit, vegetable, or metal.
- 8. The broad industry engaged in the production of plants and animals for food and fiber, the provision of agricultural supplies and services, and the processing, marketing, and distribution of agricultural products.
Down
- 1. The application of scientific principles and new technologies to agriculture.
- 2. To ship (merchandise, commodities, workers, etc.) to a foreign country for use, sale, processing, or services.
- 3. A national youth organization for students interested in agriculture. The official name is the National FFA Organization. In 1988, the National FFA Organization changed its original name of Future Farmers of America to reflect the expanding career field of Agricultural Education.
- 5. A fine, threadlike piece, such as cotton or wool.