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A dairy farm is where female livestock are raised for their milk. The most common dairy animal is the cow. Dairy cattle produce a lot of milk. Farmers must collect the milk from …
You and your friends may have a lot of questions about water. We call them Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). Many of them can be found in the list below.
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Cotton is a plant that is grown for its fiber. Cotton fiber is white and fluffy and surrounds the seeds of the plant. Cotton fiber is used to make clothing.
Trellises are made out of posts and wire. Trellises are used to give support to vine like plants. Vineyards use trellises to support the grape vines. The grape vines wrap themselves around …
Beef cattle are livestock that are raised for their meat. The meat taken from the cow is called beef. Therefore, cattle that are raised for their meat are called beef …
A draft animal is one that is used to aid in work or labor. An ox is one type of draft …
Vineyards are areas of land where grapes are grown. Grapes grow on vines that are supported by posts and wire known as trellises. Grapes remain on vines until …
A tractor is a piece of farm equipment that is used to perform many jobs on the farm. Some of these jobs are plowing, mowing, and harvesting crops.
Farm equipment used for harvesting Image courtesy of USDA