BAS Terms 1

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Commodity

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a raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold

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Arable Land

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land suitable for growing crops

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Consumer

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A person who purchases and uses agricultural products

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Producer

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someone actively involved in the production of raw animal and plant goods for human use

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Natural Resource

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material or substance that occurs in nature like minerals, wood, water

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Land-Grant Institution

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Colleges with land set aside by the Morrill Act for agricultural education

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Domestication

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the taming of animals for human use, such as work or as food

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Sustainable

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able to meet the current demand for a resource without depleting the future supply

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Sustainable Energy

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energy from sources that are renewable and have a low environmental impact

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Fiber

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product used to create woven/composite materials like clothing.