Level: 2
Category: Outdoor Industries
Year: 1929

Agriculture

  1. List the components of soil. Why is soil important to plants?
  2. Explain the difference between clay, sand, and loam soils. List three crops that grow well in each.
  3. Test the germination of three varieties of seeds, 100 seeds of each variety. Record germination percentage after three, four, and five days.
  4. Explain how the plants obtain nutrients and convert them to food. Explain the difference between primary, secondary, and micro nutrients.
  5. Name and identify 10 common weeds in your community and tell how best to eliminate them using natural or chemical methods.
  6. Identify six common insect pests or diseases. Tell what plants they usually affect and how to eliminate or prevent their occurance.
  7. Locate two sources of agricultural weather information. How is this information helpful to the farmer?
  8. What is erosion? How can it be prevented?
  9. Know the purpose of the following: plowing, cultivating, harrowing, discing, draining, irrigation, and harvesting.
  10. Name and identify 10 common birds of your locality and state their value to the farmer.
  11. Assist in planting, cultivating, and harvesting at least four different crops. Maintain a log of work done and problems encountered.
  12. Visit your local cooperative or government farm service and find out how they help the farmer. Write a report on your visit.