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Agriculture

By Jonathan Cook

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What is Agriculture?

The business, science and practice of growing and selling plants and animals to be used for food, fiber, fuel and much more!

Agriculture is…

Food: That comes from plants and animals

Fiber: The raw material from plants and animals that we use to make clothing, rope and more. Fiber can be made from cotton, wool, wood and even corn

Fuel: made from crops like corn, soybeans and sugarcane. Fuels made from plants are called biofuels��

Pharmaceuticals: many medicines are made from products produced by plants or animals

Forestry: that grows trees to be used as lumber to build homes, or into a variety of paper products.

Where does our food come from?

Soil and its importance in agriculture�

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Composting

The controlled natural decomposition of organic material, such as leaves, grass clippings, and kitchen scraps. Microorganisms break down these materials into compost
Compost energizes the soil food web, which is made up of microscopic bacteria and fungi, along with earthworms and many other life forms.
Many fungi form symbiotic (mutually rewarding) partnerships with plant roots, making it possible for plants to feed themselves more efficiently.
Creates a better environment for healthy plants.
Aids in the soil’s ability to retain moisture

Let’s look at what Germination is

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Soilless agriculture? The future of agriculture