Farming Terminology

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Instructions: Test your knowledge of agricultural terms and farming vocabulary used by those who work the land.

1.
What does 'fallow' mean in farming?
A
Land left unplanted for a season to restore soil fertility
B
A young horse
C
A shallow irrigation ditch
D
A type of grain crop
2.
What is 'silage'?
A
Sand used to improve soil drainage
B
A type of grain silo
C
A pesticide application method
D
Fermented green fodder stored for animal feed
3.
In farming, what is a 'windrow'?
A
A long line of cut hay or grain left to dry in the field
B
A furrow dug by wind erosion
C
A type of ventilation in a barn
D
A row of trees planted as a windbreak
4.
What is 'crop rotation'?
A
Spinning crops during harvest
B
The practice of growing different crops in the same area across seasons to maintain soil health
C
Rotating irrigation systems
D
Turning over soil before planting
5.
What does 'tillage' refer to?
A
The tilt of a field's slope
B
The mechanical preparation of soil for planting
C
The total crop yield
D
A tax paid by farmers
6.
What is a 'combine' in farming?
A
Two farms merged together
B
A type of fertilizer mixture
C
A machine that harvests, threshes, and cleans grain in one operation
D
A farmer's cooperative
7.
What does 'husbandry' mean in agriculture?
A
Selling produce at market
B
Getting married on a farm
C
Building farm structures
D
The care, cultivation, and breeding of crops and animals
8.
What is a 'furrow'?
A
A type of fence post
B
A baby rabbit
C
A long, narrow trench made in the ground by a plow
D
A type of plow
9.
What does 'dryland farming' mean?
A
Agriculture in areas with limited rainfall that relies on moisture-conserving techniques rather than irrigation
B
Farming in a desert
C
Growing crops indoors
D
Farming on hilltops
10.
What is 'threshing'?
A
Removing weeds from a field
B
Separating grain from the husks and straw
C
Watering crops
D
Planting seeds in rows
11.
What is a 'heifer'?
A
A breed of chicken
B
A male goat
C
A type of plow
D
A young cow that has not yet had a calf
12.
What does 'irrigation' specifically refer to?
A
The artificial application of water to land for growing crops
B
Removing excess water from fields
C
Purifying water for drinking
D
Rainwater collection
13.
What is 'winnowing'?
A
A method of planting seeds
B
Separating grain from chaff by using air current
C
Drying hay in the sun
D
Pruning fruit trees
14.
In farming, what is a 'cash crop'?
A
A crop grown primarily for sale rather than for the farmer's own use
B
Any crop that costs money to grow
C
Crops used to pay taxes
D
A type of money tree
15.
What is 'terracing' in agriculture?
A
A method of greenhouse construction
B
Creating level steps on a hillside to reduce erosion and allow farming on slopes
C
Building patios on a farm
D
Planting trees in rows

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