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1
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Organic producers are allowed to use genetically modified organisms.

A

False

2
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Organic agriculture promotes and enhances biodiversity, biological cycles, and environmental stewardship.

A

True

3
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About 10 percent of cropland in the United States is certified organic.

A

False

4
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Organic farmers are inspected by governmental agencies for certification.

A

True

5
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Organic food tends to be more expensive than conventionally produced food.

A

True

6
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The term “natural” on a label is equivalent to “organic”

A

False

7
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The term “local” is regulated by the USDA

A

False

8
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An example of a cultural weed control method is tillage.

A

False

9
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One disadvantage to delayed planting is potentially lower yields.

A

True

10
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Organic farmers choose either cultural or mechanical weed control to manage their weeds.

A

False

11
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For organic crops that are used for human consumption, raw manure can be applied at any time during the growing season.

A

False

12
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Which of the following is allowed in organic agriculture?

A. stacked trait corn
B. synthetic fertilizers
C. Roundup
D. compost

A

D. compost

13
Q

For how many years must land be without prohibited materials to be certified organic?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4

A

C. 3

14
Q

How often are certified organic farms inspected?

A. once a year
B. twice a year
C. three times a year
D. every other year

A

A. once a year

15
Q

In terms of organic sales, what are the two largest categories?

A. fruit/vegetables and meat
B. meat and dairy
C. fruits/vegetables and dairy
D. meat and grains

A

C. fruits/vegetables and dairy

16
Q

The federal program that regulates organic agriculture in the United States is called:

A. National Organic Program
B. Organic System Plan
C. Organic Agriculture Department
D. National Organic Department

A

A. National Organic Program

17
Q

The term “local” is defined by Congress as food grown not farther than which distance?

A. 10 miles
B. 40 miles
C. 100 miles
D. 400 miles

A

D. 400 miles

18
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Yields in organic agriculture as compared to conventional agriculture tend to:

A. be always higher
B. be always lower
C. be equivalent
D. vary by crop

A

D. vary by crop

19
Q

Which is considered to be one of the biggest challenges in organic production?

A. planting
B. selling crop
C. weed control
D. harvesting

A

C. weed control

20
Q

A vigorously growing crop that is used to suppress weeds is called a:

A. smother crop
B. rotational crop
C. stifle crop
D. transitional crop

A

A. smother crop

21
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Primary tillage can be performed with which of the following?

A. cultivator
B. rotary hoe
C. harrow
D. moldboard plow

A

D. moldboard plow

22
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Secondary tillage can be performed with which of the following?

A. cultivator
B. rotary hoe
C. harrow
D. moldboard plow

A

C. harrow

23
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Which of the following weed control operations has the most potential to damage crops?

A. inter-row cultivation
B. broadcast cultivation
C. primary tillage
D. secondary tillage

A

B. broadcast cultivation