Author: April Kingsman

The selective mating of animals to enhance desired traits in future generations. This can improve productivity, health, and quality of livestock. For instance, breeding cows for higher milk production.

Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Program (WPFP):

iso-: Prefix equal. Helps farmers understand terminology related to equality in scientific terms.

hill land: Land on hills, mountains, or moors. Managing hill land effectively supports grazing livestock and prevents soil erosion.

Voluntary Agricultural District (VAD):

tissue culture: Plant or animal tissue grown in a culture medium. A method of plant propagation which reproduces clones of the original plant on media containing plant hormones. Utilizing tissue culture techniques can enhance plant breeding and propagation, providing disease-free and high-yielding crops.

moisture content: the percentage of water contained in something such as the soil, hay or straw. Understanding moisture content can help farmers manage irrigation, crop storage, and livestock feed more effectively, ensuring better productivity and sustainability.

Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG):

graded seed: Graded seed, such as sugar beet, is separated by rubbing to ensure uniform planting. Using graded seed improves crop uniformity and yield, enhancing farm productivity.

Practices and technologies used to reduce water consumption and improve efficiency in dairy production and processing. For example, implementing water conservation measures to ensure sustainable dairy operations.