Author: April Kingsman

busser: A person who clears tables in a restaurant. Understanding farm-to-table practices includes knowledge of roles like bussers in food service.

manive: cassava meal, used as an animal feedingstuff. Using manive can provide a nutritious and cost-effective feed option for livestock, supporting their growth and health.

protease: A digestive enzyme which breaks down proteins. Helpful content: Understanding the role of protease in digestion helps farmers formulate balanced diets for livestock. Ensuring proper enzyme activity can enhance nutrient absorption and animal health.

organic agriculture: Organic farming. Organic agriculture focuses on sustainable practices that enhance soil health, biodiversity, and ecological balance. Farmers can benefit from organic agriculture by accessing niche markets, reducing reliance on synthetic inputs, and improving farm sustainability.

biodynamic agriculture: A holistic view of agriculture that considers a farm as a self-contained evolving organism. Practicing biodynamic agriculture promotes sustainability and harmony with nature.

windrow pick-up: A windrow pick-up is a mechanism that lifts a crop into a harvester. It helps farmers automate the harvesting process, reducing labor and time required for crop collection.

refine: To process something to remove impurities. Refining agricultural products ensures higher quality and better market value, enhancing farm income.

slip: a small piece of plant stem, used to root as a cutting, or in budding. (of an animal) to miscarry. Understanding propagation techniques with slips helps farmers efficiently reproduce plants and maintain crop diversity.

Cats’ Faces: Same as field pansy. Managing field pansy involves using appropriate weed control measures to protect crops and maintain healthy fields.

photosynthesis: The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize nutrients from carbon dioxide and water. Understanding photosynthesis helps farmers optimize growing conditions for their crops.