Author: April Kingsman

substandard: not up to standard quality. Properly managing substandard crops and livestock ensures high-quality production, supporting farm profitability and market value.

The process of choosing and ensuring high-quality seeds for planting, based on traits such as germination rate, purity, and disease resistance. For example, selecting high-quality seeds to ensure successful crop establishment and yield.

Cayuga: A breed of duck producing dark green eggs with shiny green-black plumage. Raising Cayuga ducks offers unique produce for niche markets, contributing to farm income.