Plowing using a draft animal
A plow is a piece of farm equipment that is used to turn over the top layer of soil. A plow can be attached to the back of a tractor or a draft animal.…
What is a plow?
What are oats?
Oats belong to a group of plants known as cereal grasses. Cereal grasses produce what are called cereal grains. Oats are a type of cereal grain that is used to feed humans and animals. Other cereal grains include …
What is a small-sized farm?
Small sized farm growing specialty crops
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A small-sized farm is one that earns less than 250 thousand dollars a year. These farms are most often independent farms. That means that they are worked by the families …
What is aquaculture?
Aquaculture facility in Leetown, WV (Image courtesy of USDA)
Aquaculture is the aquatic version of agriculture. There are currently more than 400 species of aquatic plants and animals used in the practice of aquaculture. These species are grown in …
What are cereal grasses?
What is hay?
Hay is any grass that has been cut. It is often left to dry in the pasture in bales. The bales are stored in the loft or top area of a barn. If the bales are too big, farmers will …
What is sorghum?
What is a kernel?
Image of whole kernel
Kernels are the seeds of cereal grasses. We call the kernels “grain“. The kernels are located at the top of the plant. This area is known as the head of the stalk. We …
What is grain?
Grain is the kernel or seed of cereal grasses.
What is the difference between a fruit and a vegetable?
Fruits and Vegetables
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We think of fruits as being sweet. When we eat fruits, we are eating the fleshy part of the plant that protects the seeds. This means that the seeds are contained within the …