Farming Practices and Crop Yield

Farming Practices and Crop Yield

Grade 12th Grade · Career & Technical Education · 60 min· Ag Science

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can evaluate the impact of different farming practices on crop yield and sustainability.

Warm-Up Video

TED-Ed · 7:10

Can we create the "perfect" farm? - Brent Loken

Guided Notes

3 key concepts

  • 1

    The first agricultural revolution led to civilization but at the expense of forests, wildlife, water, and a stable climate.

  • 2

    Future farms will use technologies like drones, sensors, and robots to increase output while protecting biodiversity and conserving water.

  • 3

    To revolutionize farming, we need both high-tech interventions and lower-cost methods, along with a shift toward plant-based diets and reductions in food loss and waste.

Practice Questions

12 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

Describe two different farming practices discussed in the video and explain how each impacts both crop yield and sustainability.

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