Requirements June 1972 until July 1976

1. Explain the nature of soil, its texture, its need of water, of air, and of plant and animal life. Tell what the soil does for the plant. Tell how soil may be improved.

2. Make a seed tester. Test the germination of three varieties of seeds. Test 100 seeds of each.

3. Identify and describe 10 weeds of your town. Tell the best way to get rid of them.

4. Identify six insect pest. Tell what plants they often infest. Tell the best way to control them.

5. Tell the purpose of plowing, cultivating, harrowing, disking, draining, and harvesting. Describe the farm machines used in each case.

6. Describe the different ways plants are propagated. Explain where plants get their food. Tell how they grow.

7. Read a weather map. Know weather signs. Make your own observations.

8. Identify 10 birds where you live. tell their value to the farmer.

This merit badge may be earned as a 4-H’er by completing a club project in that subject or as an FFA member by meeting these requirements through the FFA - supervised farming program.