*We need food, (water), clothing, and shelter in order to live/survive*Without F C S we would be hungry, have little to wear and would live in poor housing *Our needs being met is possible because of agriculture*The United States is #1 in agriculture because of our land and technology*We only have to spend about 10% of our income on food. Other countries spend 30-50%

Food is necessary for nutrition that our bodies need and our bodily functions to workClothing is necessary to cover our bodies, protect and shieldShelter is necessary to protect us from the elements

Agriculture industry-all activities to get F C and S to people to use A global industry

Agribusiness-all non-farm work in the ag industry 2 main areas of agribusiness are:

1. supplies and services-things needed so a farm can function

2. marketing and processing-where products are made into forms that people want

Agriculture-growing crops and raising animals to meet the needs of humans

Farming-using land and other recourses to grow crops and raise animals Some animals produce products others become food

Farm-a place where farming occurs Suburban farming-using small areas of land in

residential and business areas to produce crops and animals

Aquaculture-farming in water-plants and animals

Forestry-the production and use of trees

Agriculture goes beyond food and clothing..Includes other areas that make our lives better

*Ornamental horticulture-producing plants for their beauty

*Natural resources- all things found in nature. Ex: living organisms,

minerals, soil, water and air*Companion and small animals-also

called pets, improve the lives of their owners

-owners must feed, provide a good environment and good health

One farmer can feed and clothe 125 people