6th year students.Information about farm workFARMS : (6TH FORM PROJECT) 1 Read the information and answer the following questions.

FARMS: (6TH FORM PROJECT) 1-Use an on line dictionary and look un the meaning of the words in bold letter 2-Answer the following questions: What is a farm? What is a farmer? What are the main ideas in the text. 3.Write 6 sentences with your own worda explaining what a farmer is, what his job is like and what are the important activities he does. Farmers grow crops and raise animals. American farmers run some of the most productive farms in the world. Many sell their extra produce to other countries. Farmers decide when to plant, >fertilize, harvest, and sell crops. Farmers watch the prices for the crops they produce and try to sell at the best time. They choose what types of machinery, seeds, and animals to buy. Farmers must be aware of new farming technology and learn about new farming methods. Farms are complex businesses. Farmers use computers to keep records. Many farmers also supervise other workers. During busy seasons, a large farm can have more than 100 workers. Farmers use machines to plant and harvest crops. Some also use machines to >feed or milk animals. Crop farmers grow grains, fiber, fruits, and vegetables. They till soil, fertilize, plant, spray, and harvest. Then, they make sure the crops are properly packaged and stored. Horticulture farmers grow flowers, shrubs, and grass called sod. They also grow fruits and vegetables in greenhouses. A farmer's work can be very hard. Hours are long, often sunrise to sunset. During planting and harvesting seasons, crop farmers rarely have days off. The rest of the year, they sell their crops, fix machinery, and plan for the next year. Many farmers like their jobs. They like working outdoors and making a living off the land. Also, most farmers work for themselves and like the independence of being their own boss. But farm work can be dangerous. Farm machinery can cause serious injury, so farmers must be careful. Many people learn farming from growing up on a family farm. Young people also learn in farming clubs like Future Farmers of America (FFA) and 4-H. But modern farmers make complex scientific and business decisions, so even people who grew up on farms often need more education. Students who want to be farmers should take classes in math, biology, and other life sciences. More farmers are getting college degrees. Some farms offer apprentice programs. Farmers must know enough about crops, growing conditions, and plant diseases to make good decisions. A basic knowledge of veterinary science and animal care is important for livestock and dairy farmers. Farmers also need to be good at using tools and fixing things.