SYSSF Quiz #2 MAKE UP

SYSSF Quiz #2 - MAKE UP

This makeup quiz if for SYSSF participants who 1) did not receive a 70% or above during the open quiz period or 2) did not take the quiz before the deadline. All three quizzes for the SYSSF course must be completed by 4/15/18 in order to receive credit for the certificate requirements.

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* 1. Which of the following are examples of problems that may be solved through increased operating costs (check all that apply):

Higher insurance costs to cover hay rides on your farm

Purchase of special harvesting or planting equipment.

Renovation of a barn to permit adequate ventilation for livestock

Renting additional acreage for a crop which yields poorly in your area

Use of season extension techniques to grow crops with a longer growing season than your site's

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* 2. Some so-called poor soil conditions, such as low pH or wet soils, may be just right for an alternative crop.

True

False

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* 3. According to Fortier, the way infrastructure is designed will have long-term implications for day-to-day operations. In addition to garden space, a market garden needs which of the following? (check all that apply)

A building

Electricity

Dwelling for farmer and/or workers

Driveway

Water

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* 4. On-farm processing, including slaughtering, must comply with many legal requirements, most of which pertain to the protection of the environment.

True

False

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* 5. Strategies for commanding good prices might include which of the following? (check all that apply)

Focus on quality and freshness

Choosing the tastiest cultivars

Produce early-season crops

Displaying produce neatly

Guarantee satisfaction

All of the above

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* 6. Which of the following statement about crop planning are true? (check all that apply)

All crop planning takes place between January to March

Crop planning is fundamental to profitable market gardening

Precision in crop planning requires, above all, an understanding of the steps of crop planning

Obtaining knowledge of what, how much and when to grow is a simple task

The planning stage can be overwhelming

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* 7. The number one criteria for determining if an agricultural enterprise is successful is whether or not it is financially profitable.

True

False

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* 8. Small-scale farmers can reap tremendous benefits by moving toward complexity in their own operations.

True

False

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* 9. In laying out you market garden, minimizing onsite foot traffic can maximize day-to-day productivity.

True

False

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* 10. True grass plants get most of their nutrients directly from the soil but can acquire part of their nitrogen from the air.

True

False

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* 1. Which of the following are examples of problems that may be solved through increased operating costs (check all that apply):

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* 2. Some so-called poor soil conditions, such as low pH or wet soils, may be just right for an alternative crop.

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* 3. According to Fortier, the way infrastructure is designed will have long-term implications for day-to-day operations. In addition to garden space, a market garden needs which of the following? (check all that apply)

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* 4. On-farm processing, including slaughtering, must comply with many legal requirements, most of which pertain to the protection of the environment.

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* 5. Strategies for commanding good prices might include which of the following? (check all that apply)

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* 6. Which of the following statement about crop planning are true? (check all that apply)

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* 7. The number one criteria for determining if an agricultural enterprise is successful is whether or not it is financially profitable.

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* 8. Small-scale farmers can reap tremendous benefits by moving toward complexity in their own operations.

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* 9. In laying out you market garden, minimizing onsite foot traffic can maximize day-to-day productivity.

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* 10. True grass plants get most of their nutrients directly from the soil but can acquire part of their nitrogen from the air.

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* 11. What is your name?