BAS Terms 4

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Production

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the act of growing a crop or raising animals for food

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Harvesting

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the act of gathering raw agricultural products for consumer use

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Processing

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the conversion of a raw product into a product ready for human consumption

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Distribution

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the transportation of products from their processing point to the place where they are available for sale

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Marketing

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includes everything that is done to convince consumers to purchase a product

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Consumption

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involves the actual use of the food product by the consumer

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Disposal

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the management of the unused portion of the product purchased for consumption

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Foodborne Illnesses

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ailments caused by improper handling, storage, or processing of food products

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Import

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a commodity brought into a country for consumption

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Export

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a commodity that is shipped to another country for consumption