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Survey of ag unit 7
Survey of ag unit
Term | Definition |
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Byproducts | a secondary or incidental product |
Distribution | marketing, transporting, merchandising and selling of any item |
FDA | Food & Drug Administration; a federal agency responsible for safety of national food supply, veterinary drugs and biological products |
FSIS | Food Safety & Inspection Service; health agency of the federal government responsible for ensuring that the nations' commercial supply of meat, poultry and egg products are safe |
Preservation | the process of treating and handling food to stop or slow down spoilage and thus allow for longer storage |
Processing | turning raw agricultural products into consumable food |
USDA | United States Department of Agriculture; main agency of the federal government that oversees agriculture |