Stopping Plant Pests and Diseases

This video discusses the impact of pests on agriculture and the economy, highlighting educational initiatives by the USDA.

What is the estimated annual financial impact of hungry pests in the United States?

• 200 billion dollars

• 300 billion dollars

• 50 billion dollars

• 120 billion dollars

Which organization is recruiting middle school students to help fight against hungry pests?

• National Park Service

• US Department of Education

• USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

• Environmental Protection Agency

What standards does the free curriculum for middle school students meet?

• Advanced Placement Standards

• International Baccalaureate Standards

• National Common Core Standards

• State Educational Standards

What is the primary goal of the curriculum provided by the USDA?

• To develop new pest control technologies

• To promote environmental tourism

• To educate students about pest damage and prevention

• To increase agricultural production

Where can teachers find more information about the curriculum and pest prevention?

• agriculture.org

• hungrypass.com

• usda.gov

• pestcontrol.com