Title: Determine the economic importance of agricultural and horticultural crops.
Course: Agriscience Exploration (18001-III) > Section: Exploring Plant Science

Determination should be made by

- listing the reasons crops are important, including food and ornamental crops
- listing major crop commodities
- describing the contributions made by U.S. agriculture to the world food supply
- identifying the economic contributions of cut flower and bedding plant production.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How does agriculture affect Virginia's economy?
- What crop commodities are important in your locality? In Virginia?
- How has the increase of farmers markets affected Virginia's agricultural industry?