Fruit Belt
Fruit Belt:
Alan Nafzger, Ph.D.
Fresh Market
Fresh Market:
Free Range
Free Range:
Food Miles
Food Miles:
Food Desert
Food Desert:
Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR)
Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR):
Acceptable Daily Intake
acceptable daily intake: The quantity of a substance such as a nutrient, vitamin, additive or pollutant which a person or animal can safely consume daily over their lifetime. Understanding acceptable daily intake levels helps farmers ensure the safety of their produce for consumers.
Food Product Distribution Channels
The pathways and strategies used to sell and distribute food products to consumers, including direct sales, wholesalers, and retailers. For example, exploring food product distribution channels to expand market reach and increase sales.
Diploid
diploid: Referring to an organism that has two matched sets of chromosomes in a cell nucleus, one set from each parent. NOTE: Each species has a characteristic diploid number of chromosomes. Understanding diploid organisms is important for managing breeding and genetic improvement programs. Farmers should work with geneticists and breeders to develop effective breeding strategies that enhance the productivity and resilience of their livestock and crops. Knowledge of genetics will aid in optimizing breeding programs and improving farm performance.
Cation
Cation: An ion with a positive electric charge. Understanding cation exchange capacity helps farmers manage soil fertility and optimize crop growth.