Agribusiness:
- The business of agriculture
- Includes producing, preparing, selling, and delivering agricultural products
Biodiesel:
- An alternative fuel produced from crop oils
- Used in diesel-powered vehicles and machinery
Biofuels:
- Liquid fuels made from plant materials
Chapter:
- A local high school FFA club
Chemicals:
- Artificial substances developed in laboratories
Community garden:
- A plot of land where people can rent garden spaces
Ethanol fuel:
- Grain alcohol that is blended with gasoline
Farmers’ market:
- A public outdoor marketplace where farmers sell their goods directly to customers
Fertilizer:
- Adding nutrients to the soil
GPS:
- Global Positioning System
- Uses satellites to determine positions on the earth
Herbicides:
- Chemicals used for killing plants
Hobby farm:
- A small farm that is operated by someone who makes a living in another occupation
Horticulture:
- The science of growing fruits, vegetables, and flowers
Insecticides:
- Chemicals used for killing insects
Market gardening:
- The business of producing vegetables, fruits, or flowers and selling them directly to customers
No-till farming:
- Growing crops without tilling the soil
Organic farming:
- Raising food without the use of chemicals
Produce (noun):
- Fresh fruits and vegetables
Stubble:
- The short stalks left in the field after a crop has been harvested
Technology:
- The use of tools
Urban agriculture:
- Gardens raised in cities