Title: Exam Unit 1-3
Course: SLF 114 Introduction to Organic Practices > Section: SLF 114 Introduction to Organic Practices

Q: This 1962 book foretold the future of unbridled chemical use in agriculture?
- Last Man Standing
- Silent Spring
- The Future of Our World
- 1981
A: Silent Spring

Q: Before the Industrial Revolution this was common of farms in the USA
- a. Small acreage, manure as fertilizer, man and horse labor system
- b. Mid-sized acreage, manure as fertilizer, mono-crop system
- c. Manure as fertilizer, small acreage, mono-crop system
- d. Horse and man labor system, chemical fertilizer, small acreage
A: a. Small acreage, manure as fertilizer, man and horse labor system

Q: What decades did many of the organic agriculture groups begin?
- 30-40’s
- 50-60’s
- 20-30’s
- 70-80’s
A: 70-80’s

Q: Justin Von Leibig introduced the idea that
- Plant requirements can be broken down into synthetic chemicals
- Plant requirements can only be found in nature
- Plant requirements are unlimited
- Plant requirements are taken up better with the use of
A: Plant requirements can be broken down into synthetic chemicals

Q: Up until now organic production has been
- Decreasing slightly since 2000
- Staying the same since 2000
- Increasing since 2000
- Dipped in 2000 but has been increasing since
A: Increasing since 2000

Q: If sales are under ------------ then farm or processing facility does not need to be certified?
- $2000
- $3000
- $5000
- $10000
A: $5000

Q: The worldwide umbrella organization for organic agriculture production is
- MOSES
- USDA
- IFOAM
- INOP
A: IFOAM

Q: One of the main reasons the National Organic Program was created was to
- Market organic products
- Develop a list of standards for organic food production
- Educate the public about the health incentives of organic food
- Provide financial assistance to consumers that purchase organics
A: Develop a list of standards for organic food production

Q: Agricultural Commodity products is listed under which Midwest Organic Product?
- Row Crops
- Cover Crops
- Short Crops
- None of the above
A: Row Crops

Q: The label “Made with Organic” means that a least what % of ingredients must be organic?
- 80%
- 70%
- 60%
- 50%
A: 70%

Q: The purpose of the certifying agent is to
- label the products correctly
- make sure the certified farmer only grows organic products
- Assess fines for farmers that do not abide by the standards
- ensure the products meet organic standards
A: ensure the products meet organic standards

Q: The National Organic Standards Board is
- comprised of one farmer chosen by the governor of each state
- appointed by the secretary of agriculture
- appointed by the vice-president
- voted in by farmers from across the country
A: appointed by the vice-president

Q: The Organic Foods Production Act was part of the farm bill of what year?
- 1980
- 1985
- 1990
- 1995
A: 1990

Q: If a product is labeled as ‘Organic’ it
- must have at least 95% organic ingredients
- must have at least 90% organic ingredients
- must have 100% organic ingredients
- doesn’t really mean anything.
A: must have at least 95% organic ingredients

Q: Give 4 Midwest organic production systems (.5 point each) and then a specific market for that product

Q: Compare and contrast farms before and after the industrial revolution. Give at least 4 differences.