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Some jurisdictions further subdivide agricultural zones to distinguish industrial farming from uses like rural residence farms and retirement farms on large lots. [3] One example of such zoning is the Agricultural Reserve in Montgomery County, Maryland. The reserve was established in 1980 to preserve farmland and rural space. [4]
In 1939, the department was renamed the Department of Agriculture. The department was then overseen by a seven-member Board of Agriculture, who were all appointed by the governor and confirmed by the state Senate. All seven members were required to have an agricultural background. This board appointed the department's Secretary. [4]
USDA plant hardiness zone regional map - North Central US. The climate is humid continental, displaying both the cool summer and warm summer subtypes as one travels from north to south. [24] The United States Department of Agriculture has the region falling mainly in zone 5a, with the northern fringe being 4b. A few patches in Wisconsin are 4a.
A farm in Marquette County. Agriculture is a significant sector in Wisconsin's economy, producing nearly $104 billion in revenue annually. [1] The significance of the state's agricultural production is exemplified by the depiction of a Holstein cow, an ear of corn, and a wheel of cheese on Wisconsin's state quarter design. [2]
This category is for current and former Commissioners of Agriculture for the U.S. State of Georgia. The office of Commissioner is a statewide elective office. The office of Commissioner is a statewide elective office.
Plantations in Georgia (U.S. state) (2 C, 47 P) Pages in category "Agriculture in Georgia (U.S. state)" The following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total.
A tension zone is a transitional zone between two distinctive zones, the zones may be influenced by climatic factors, [1] [2] and geological variation. [ 3 ] creating a floristic tension zone. [ 4 ] A marine tension zone may be affected by variables such as depth, climate or salinity. [ 5 ]
Many zone boundaries were changed as a result of the more recent data, as well as new mapping methods and additional information gathered. Many areas were a half-zone warmer than the previous 1990 map. [8] The 2012 map was created digitally for the internet, and includes a ZIP Code zone finder and an interactive map. [9] [10]