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Which institution began a set of long-term field experiments in England in 1843?
Which institution began a set of long-term field experiments in England in 1843?
- John Bennet Lawes (correct)
- Joseph Henry Gilbert
- Rothamsted Research
- Johann Friedrich Mayer
Who conducted experiments on the use of gypsum as a fertilizer in the 18th century?
Who conducted experiments on the use of gypsum as a fertilizer in the 18th century?
- Rothamsted Research
- John Bennet Lawes
- Johann Friedrich Mayer (correct)
- Joseph Henry Gilbert
What is the term used in the United States to refer to the scientific revolution in agriculture?
What is the term used in the United States to refer to the scientific revolution in agriculture?
- Smith-Hughes Act
- Agriscience
- Artificial Fertilizer
- Hatch Act (correct)
What was the main driver for the Hatch Act of 1887 in the United States?
What was the main driver for the Hatch Act of 1887 in the United States?
Which act shifted agricultural education back to its vocational roots in the United States?
Which act shifted agricultural education back to its vocational roots in the United States?
What is agricultural science?
What is agricultural science?
What are professionals of agricultural science called?
What are professionals of agricultural science called?
Who conducted experiments on the use of gypsum as a fertilizer in the 18th century?
Who conducted experiments on the use of gypsum as a fertilizer in the 18th century?
Which institution began a set of long-term field experiments in England in 1843?
Which institution began a set of long-term field experiments in England in 1843?
What did the Hatch Act of 1887 in the United States focus on?
What did the Hatch Act of 1887 in the United States focus on?
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Study Notes
Early Developments in Agricultural Science
- The Rothamsted Experimental Station in England began a set of long-term field experiments in 1843.
- In the 18th century, Jethro Tull conducted experiments on the use of gypsum as a fertilizer.
Agricultural Science in the United States
- The term used to refer to the scientific revolution in agriculture in the United States is the "Agricultural Revolution".
- The main driver for the Hatch Act of 1887 in the United States was the need to improve agricultural practices and provide education to farmers.
- The Hatch Act of 1887 focused on establishing agricultural experiment stations in each state.
- The Smith-Hughes Act of 1917 shifted agricultural education back to its vocational roots.
Agricultural Science Definition and Professionals
- Agricultural science is the study of the practice of agriculture, including the cultivation of plants and the raising of animals.
- Professionals of agricultural science are called agricultural scientists or agronomists.
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