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AG-BAS-1 The student evaluates human needs and demonstrates the role of agriculture in meeting the needs of humans: historically, currently and in the future. AG-BAS-1g Compares and contrasts US and world agriculture practices. Materials Developed from:. AgriScience , 4 th ed. 2006
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AG-BAS-1The student evaluates human needs and demonstrates the role of agriculture in meeting the needs of humans: historically, currently and in the future.
AG-BAS-1gCompares and contrasts US and world agriculture practices.
Materials Developed from: AgriScience, 4th ed. 2006 J. Lee and D. Turner Pearson/Prentice Hall Chapter 1: Human Needs and AgriScience, pgs 28-29
Agriculture around the World • Farming practices vary considerably around the world.
Agriculture around the World • Developed nations (US, Canada, Japan, Europe) have advanced food systems – using science and technology.
Agriculture around the World • Developing nations may have primitive agriculture and lack technology.
Agriculture around the World Areas of contrast are: 1.Soil and Climate 2.Mechanization 3.Improved crops 4.Commerce 5.Education of People
International Agriculture • International Agriculture focuses on helping people improve how they farm – this includes Supplies and Services, and Marketing and Processing.
International Agriculture • Now, the US exports technology to developing countries to help them produce items for export to the US
Powerpoint by:Libby Lintel Kennesaw Mountain High SchoolKennesaw, GA2008