Agriculture Trivia
From the Dust Bowl to the Doomsday Vault, prove you're more than just a city slicker with a green thumb.
EXAMPLE QUESTIONS
What common farming term refers to the manual or mechanical process of removing the wool fleece from a sheep?
Shearing
While it's a staple for strong bones, consuming too much cow's milk can lead to a deficiency in what specific mineral, potentially causing anemia in children?
Iron
While other grains can be used, which cereal crop is malted and mixed with hops to serve as the primary source of sugar in most traditional beers?
Barley
Prior to the development of the modern combine, what mechanical machine was used specifically to cut standing crops before they were threshed and cleaned?
Reaper
Often described as the ideal growing medium for gardeners, what specific name is given to soil that consists of a balanced mix of sand, silt, and clay?
Loam