... Mississippi State, The University of Arkansas, and the University of Vermont. The major required courses besides math, English, and basic sciences are Principles of Animal Science, Principles of Field Crops, Agriculture Orientation, Soils, Agricultural Economics, Applied Entomology, and Farm Management. A drought is a condition of abnormally dry weather within a geographic region where some rain might usually be expected. A drought can be aggravated by ... ...

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... Atlantic Ocean. Its longest rivers, such as the Arecibo, cannot be used by large boats. But they are important sources of water for hydroelectric power, industries, and irrigation. Plant and Animal Life: Much of the tropical forest that formerly covered Puerto Rico is gone. Many of the remaining trees are valued for their beauty. Many beautiful flowers grow on the island ... States. These crops that include sugar cane, bananas and coffee beans also provide year-round steady jobs and valuable exports for the economy. An estimated 40 percent of the countries farm workers are employed in t...

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