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Agriculture

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agriculture the industry engaged in the production of plants and animals for food and fiber, the provision of agricultural supplies and services, and the processing, marketing and distribution of agricultural products
agriculturist an expert in agriculture
agriculture engineer n engineer who solves problems that affect the quantity and quality of food
ecology the pattern of the interrelationships of organisms and their environment, and the science that is concerned with that relationship
biologist a person who studies living organisms
economics the study of financial aspects of life
food science the scientific study of food and its preparation
nutrients providing nourishment or nutriment
compliance conformity or obedience
inspector an official who examines for compliance with regulations, standards, etc
FDA abbreviation for food and drug administration
USDA abbreviation for united states department of agriculture
horticulture the art or science of cultivating gardens
natural resources materials or substances such as minerals, forests, water, and fertile land that occur in nature and can be used for economic gain
non renewable resources renewable resources-resource of economic value that cannot be readily replaced by natural means on a level equal to its consumption
energy conservation the reducing of energy through using less of an energy service
geologists a person who specializes in geologic research and study
veterinarian a person who practices veterinary medicine or surgery
sustainability of, relating to, or being method of harvesting or using a resource so that the resource is no depleted or permanently damaged
consumption using up of something
recycling convert waste into reusable material
preservation to keep up; maintain
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