Part 3: North Dakota Agriculture Today

Questions: Sections 6-10

Comprehension Questions

  1. Which university in North Dakota was originally an agricultural college? Where is it located? Name its three main purposes today.
  2. Which NDSU agency has an office in every county of the state? Who is in charge of each office?
  3. What is the largest youth organization in North Dakota? What does it provide its members?
  4. What is the hands-on, agriculture-related education program for high school students? What is its goal today?
  5. Name the organization that helps plant or harvest crops for ill or injured farmers. Who does the work? Who pays the expenses?
  6. According to research, who is at the greatest risk for injury in farm accidents? What is the main reason?

Critical Thinking Question

  1. If you had a chance to serve as a 4-H or FFA officer, which of the following would you like to be: president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, or reporter? Explain.