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Survey of ag unit 7
Survey of ag unit
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Byproducts | a secondary or incidental product |
| Distribution | marketing, transporting, merchandising and selling of any item |
| FDA | Food & Drug Administration; a federal agency responsible for safety of national food supply, veterinary drugs and biological products |
| FSIS | Food Safety & Inspection Service; health agency of the federal government responsible for ensuring that the nations' commercial supply of meat, poultry and egg products are safe |
| Preservation | the process of treating and handling food to stop or slow down spoilage and thus allow for longer storage |
| Processing | turning raw agricultural products into consumable food |
| USDA | United States Department of Agriculture; main agency of the federal government that oversees agriculture |