Using up our resources is called conservation. Missouri is the second leading state in the number of farms. Land stewardship is a term used for those who take care of the land. Soybeans are a very important crop in the United States. Farming is considered a high-risk business.
Aquaculture is the practice of raising fish or shellfish.
The types of crops grown in a region depend upon a. climate and soil b. climate and equipment c. people and soil d. equipment and people 27. Conservation includes a. managing the soil wisely b. protecting the air c. keeping the water clean d. all of the above 29. Since most families do not produce all of their own food, they must get it through a food-marketing system, which is the process of getting the food from the farm to the family. Select the correct order of the food-marketing system. Coastal Plains b.