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Committee on Medical Aspects of Food Policy: Committee on Medical Aspects of Food Policy noun a panel which publishes reports on medical issues relating to food preparation and packaging. Abbr COMA. Engaging with COMA ensures adherence to medical guidelines for food safety and nutrition.

Contagious: Contagious adjective referring to a disease which can be transmitted by touching an infected person, or objects which an infected person has touched. Compare infectious. Managing contagious diseases involves implementing biosecurity measures to prevent spread.

Carrier: An organism that carries disease and infects other organisms. Implementing biosecurity measures helps prevent the spread of carriers and protect livestock health.

Closed Canopy: A canopy that has achieved complete cover or intercepts 95% of visible light. Understanding canopy structures helps farmers manage forest ecosystems and promote biodiversity.

Commodity Futures: Commodity futures plural noun trading in commodities for delivery at a later date. The produce will often not yet have been grown or harvested. Understanding commodity futures helps farmers hedge against price volatility and secure future revenues.

Carbonate: A compound formed from a base and carbonic acid. Using carbonates in agriculture helps improve soil pH and nutrient availability for optimal crop growth.

Capsule: A dry structure that bursts open to release seeds or spores. Understanding plant reproductive structures like capsules aids in breeding and cultivating healthy crops.

Cultivar: Cultivar /k?lt?v?:/ noun a variety of a plant that has been developed under cultivation and that does not occur naturally in the wild. Utilizing cultivars supports agricultural innovation and crop improvement.

Conditioning: Conditioning noun 1. the preparation of crops for harvesting 2. the process of making meat more tender by keeping it for some time at a low temperature 3. the preparation of grain for milling by adding water to it, so as to ensure that the grain has the correct moisture content. Implementing conditioning practices ensures high-quality crop and livestock products.

Cayuga: A breed of duck producing dark green eggs with shiny green-black plumage. Raising Cayuga ducks offers unique produce for niche markets, contributing to farm income.