Transcript Modern Agriculture
Modern Agriculture
Jillian Beaty Agriculture Education Instructor
Credentials
Agriculture Education- The Ohio State University HS Agriculture Education Instructor, 13 years National Finalist Excellence in Agriculture, 2012 National Finalist Discussion Meet, 2008 Secretary, Rock County Farm Bureau FFA Alumni Member Grew up on a 500 acre Dairy Farm
Why Technology? Why Change?
Why Change in Agriculture?
Why Should You Care?
We are all consumers of food, fiber and fuel.
We all have a voice in shaping policy for the future.
Outline
Define Agriculture and Sustainability Determine the social sustainability of modern agriculture Determine the economic sustainability of modern agriculture Technology in Modern Agriculture Determine the environmental sustainability of modern agriculture
Define Agriculture:
Agriculture
is the science of growing crops and raising animals to meet the food, fiber, fuel, and other needs of humans. It includes many areas, such as soil conservation, pest management, and mechanics.
-www.mycaert.com
Sustainable Agriculture Defined
The term ''sustainable agriculture'' ( U.S. Code Title 7, Section 3103 ) means an integrated system of plant and animal production practices having a site-specific application that will over the long-term: – Satisfy human food and fiber needs.
– Enhance environmental quality and the natural resource base upon which the agriculture economy depends.
– Make the most efficient use of nonrenewable resources and on farm resources and integrate, where appropriate, natural biological cycles and controls.
– Sustain the economic viability of farm operations.
– Enhance the quality of life for farmers and society as a whole. That definition is a central element of the program of NIFA. USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture legislation of the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE)
Sustainable Agriculture
In simpler terms: – Meeting consumer demands for food, fiber and fuel – Conserving and enhance natural resources – Maintain farm profitability for the economy and farm life
Social Impact
Monsanto ~ Some Food for Thought http://www.americasfarmers.com/about/fo od-for-thought/
Social Impact
Some Food for Thought – Jobs from Agriculture- 24 million – Growing population- 9 billion by 2050 – Preserves a way of life
24 million jobs 1 in 10 jobs in WI in agriculture
Jobs
Growing Population
Food security “produce more food in the next 50 years than the last 10,000” 24,000 people die each day from hunger This is down 40% from 20 years ago – www.msu.edu
Feeding the World
Norman Borlaug improved seed technologies to increase grain production by 70% This saved millions of peoples lives!
AFBF Farm Facts
Family Farms
98% of all farms are family farms Rebout Farms- 4 families work together to maintain a way of life and make the farm viable in the future Wisconsin Farm Bureau- Farm Facts
Economic Impact
Monsanto ~ Webisode 16 http://www.monsanto.com/newsviews/Pa ges/video-webisode-16-growing-the economy.aspx
Economic Impact
World wide market for American Agriculture products Agriculture uses local businesses to run their business
Global Market
US Ag Exports $115.8 billion US Ag Imports- $81.9 billion Positive trade balance of $33.9 billion dollars to America’s economy - AFBF Farm Facts
Local Economies
Buy supplies locally – Fertilizer, seed, fuel, feed, animals, employees Sell products locally – Grain elevators, farm produce stands
Technologies in Modern Agriculture US Farmers and Ranchers Alliance expanded conversation
Technologies in Modern Agriculture Animal Nutrition Today’s dairy cow is 40% more feed efficient than a cow 30 years ago Less feed, more product Less land and water -AFBF Farm Facts
Technologies in Modern Agriculture GPS Systems Pinpoint fertilizer applications based on yields Improved seed technologies decrease need for pesticides/ herbicides A combine with GPS system- $435,000 base price
Technologies in Modern Agriculture Nutrient Management Systems Larson’s Acres- Sand/ bedding recycling Reuses recycled water Safer application of waste solids - Larson Acres
Technologies in Modern Agriculture Animal Comfort Bedding Fans, water sprinklers Cooling pads in barns http://www.larsonacres.com/enviro_bmp2.h
tml Video- Larsons Acres
Environmental Impact
50% decline in soil erosion since 1982 63% of soil is farmed with conservation tillage More than 50% of farmers intentionally leave food and shelter for wildlife AFBF Farm Facts
Modern Agriculture= Sustainable My farm- soil better than 50 years ago Crop yield increased more than 360% since 1950 while using 15% less land Modern agriculture continues to create high quality, affordable food for America and World AFBF Food and Farm Facts
Resources to Check Out
US Farmers and Ranchers Alliance American Farm Bureau Federation Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation Larson’s Acres