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1
Q

What two factors were critical in the development of the grasslands?

A

Grazing and Fire

2
Q

Name four ecological goods and services

A

Carbon sequestration
Renewable, healthy, inexpensive resource for forage, clean water and air
Provide habitat for fish and wildlife

3
Q

Why do grasslands need to be grazed rather than left untouched?

A

The plants become decadent, meaning their ability to regrow weakens

4
Q

What is so special about a legume?

A

They have nodes in their roots that convert to nitrogen.

5
Q

True or False
Inoculant
Is species specific

A

True

6
Q

Bonus question

A

Pedigree Seed Farmer

7
Q

Why do you need to inoculate legumes?

A

To aid in converting nitrogen in the air to nitrogen that is usable for seed.

8
Q

Why do you use stockpile grazing and swath grazing?

A

Lower labor casts

Extend grazing season

9
Q

What is stocking rate based on?

A

AU = 1000 pounds

How many AUs can be in a given grazing area

10
Q

What is the most endangered ecosystem in the world?

A

Alberta’s tall grasslands

11
Q

Top three crops in the world?

A

Corn
Wheat
Rice

12
Q

Three examples of oilseeds

A

Flax, corn, linseed

13
Q

What is a pedigree seed

A

Seeds grown by Canadian seed growers association to meet standards set by the Canada Seed Act

14
Q

What is the most commonly grown pedigree seed?

A

Certified