Agriculture [electronic resource] : the food we grow and animals we raise / Julie Kerr Casper.
Series: Natural resources | Natural resources (New York, N.Y.)Analytics: Show analyticsPublication details: New York : Chelsea House, c2007.Description: 1 online resource (xiii, 210 p.) : col. ill., col. mapISBN:- 9781438105543 (electronic bk.)
- 1438105541 (electronic bk.)
- 630 22
- S519 .C38 2007eb
Description based on print version record.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 200-203) and index.
Concepts of agriculture -- History of American farming -- Renewable and nonrenewable resources -- Development of agricultural diversity -- Use of the land and agricultural diversity -- Importance of agriculture -- Management of the land, water, soil and environment -- Conservation of agricultural resources -- Conclusion: Future issues and land stewardship -- Chronology -- Glossary -- Further reading -- Index.
A comprehensive introduction to U.S. agricultural practices. The chapters cover the history of American farming to sustainable practices for the future. Includes tables, diagrams, a glossary and chronology.
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