Title: Final Exam
Course: SLF 114 Introduction to Organic Practices > Section: SLF 114 Introduction to Organic Practices

Q: 1. Plant disease transmission occurs through which of the following vectors?
- Soil
- Air
- Insects
- All of the Above
A: All of the Above

Q: The first year application for organic certification should include which of the following:
- Organic System Update
- Organic System Plan
- Year two Organic System Plan
- All of the Above
A: Organic System Plan

Q: When should the farmer begin his pest management?
- Before the crops go in
- In the middle of the infestation
- After the infestation to take care of the stragglers
- Organic production does not include pest management
A: Before the crops go in

Q: Properties of the soil include:
- Physical and Structural
- Biological and Physical
- Biological, physical and chemical
- Physical, chemical and structural
A: Biological, physical and chemical

Q: How long must a farmer follow the NOP Standards before certification can be obtained?
- 1 year
- 3 years
- 5 years
- 6 years
A: 3 years

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 secretary of agriculture

Q: If a product is labeled as ‘Organic’ it
- must have at least 95% ingredients
- must have at least 90% organic ingredients
- must have 100% organic ingredients
- must have 80% organic ingredients
A: must have at least 95% ingredients

Q: The purpose of a cover crop is to
- Add nitrogen to the soil and suppress weeds
- Keep the seedlings shaded
- Take-up extra phosphorus from the soil
- All of the above
A: Add nitrogen to the soil and suppress weeds

Q: A critical requirement of good organic pest management is
- Knowing how to wipe out the entire pest population
- Knowing the life cycle of the pest
- Knowing when you have lost the pest battle
- Organic farming does not require pest management
A: Knowing the life cycle of the pest

Q: The bottom line when determining the value of organic certification is
- Certifcation Fees
- Increased in income if any
- Markets' ability to pay additional price
- All of the above
A: All of the above

Q: What are the two types of defenses that plants have against disease and pests and give 2 examples of each one?  (4pts)

Q: Name 5 of the main sections found within an Organic System Plan and describe what each one is about. (5 pts)

Q: What are 3 events in history that led up to the National Organic Program being created? (3pts)

Q: What is OMRI and what is its significance to the National Organic Program and its standards? (4pts)

Q: What are the 4 main steps for a farm operation to receive their organic certification? (4pts)