Casper, Julie Kerr. <br/><br/>
Agriculture  the food we grow and animals we raise /  [electronic resource] : 
Julie Kerr Casper. 
 - New York :  Chelsea House,  c2007. 
 - 1 online resource (xiii, 210 p.) :  col. ill., col. map 
 - Natural resources .
 - Natural resources (New York, N.Y.) .
<br/><br/> Description based on print version record. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (p. 200-203) and index. 
<br/><br/>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. 
<br/><br/> 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. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781438105543 (electronic bk.) 1438105541 (electronic bk.) 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Agriculture--United States--Juvenile literature.<br/>Agriculture.
<br/><br/><label>Index Terms--Genre/Form: </label><br/>Electronic books.<br/>Electronic books.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>S519  / .C38 2007eb 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>630 
<br/><br/><label>National Agricultural Library Call No.: </label>S519  / .C38 2007