Author: April Kingsman

humify: To break down rotting organic waste to form humus. Practicing humification improves soil fertility and supports healthy crop growth.

Long Ton: Long ton is the same as ton. Understanding measurements like long tons can aid in precise farm planning and product management.

white scour: A disease affecting young calves. Managing white scour can improve calf health and survival rates, enhancing farm productivity.

The weight loss of an animal or carcass due to dehydration and processing, affecting final yield and pricing. For example, accounting for shrink to accurately calculate meat yield and pricing.

Granadilla: Granadilla is the passion fruit, a climbing plant with purple juicy fruit. Cultivating passion fruit provides diverse income sources and meets market demand for exotic fruits.

mane: long hair on the neck of a horse. Proper grooming and care of a horse’s mane can ensure better health and appearance of the animal, leading to better marketability.

The assessment and monitoring of food product vendors’ performance, including quality, delivery, and compliance with standards. For example, conducting food product vendor performance evaluations to ensure reliable and high-quality supply.

The ability to track the origin and movement of dairy products through the supply chain, ensuring transparency and accountability. For example, using dairy traceability systems to monitor the production and distribution of milk and cheese.

sativus: A Latin word meaning ‘sown’ or ‘planted’, used in the generic names of many plants. Farmers benefit from understanding sativus species for selecting appropriate crops for cultivation.

heifer: A young female cow that has not yet borne a calf. Managing heifers properly ensures their health and productivity as future milk or meat producers.