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| U for US Department of AgricultureDid you know the USDA, was founded by President Abraham Lincoln in 1862? At that time, 58 percent of the people were farmers who needed good seeds and information to grow their crops. Today, USDA continues Lincoln's legacy by serving all Americans. USDA remains committed to helping America's farmers and ranchers but they do so much more.Grades 6-8 | 9-12 History-Social Science |
| V is for Virginia Agriculture StatisticsAmerican agriculture is continually counted, measured, priced, analyzed, and reported to provide the facts needed by people working throughout this vast industry. The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service along with the Virginia Field Office of NASS provide timely, accurate, and useful statistics in service to agriculture.Grades 6-8 | 9-12 History-Social Science |
| Q is for QuotaIn international trade language, quotas are barriers that are used by a government to regulate the flow of a variety of imports and exports.Grades 6-8 | 9-12 History-Social Science |
| M is for MarketingSome Virginia agricultural products are sold on the farm, while others travel out of state or halfway around the world. In 2000, Virginia was ranked 5th among all states for agriculture exports, having exported products worth about 3 billion dollars. Virginia's top exports include manufactured tobacco products, tobacco leaf products, meats, and grains.Grades 6-8 History-Social Science |
