University of Chicago
Encyclopedia Romana: Wine and Rome
This article from the Encyclopedia Romana contains an extensive discussion on the development of wine cultivation in the Roman Republic. The information is very in-depth and informative, with links to additional information. This is...
Other
Early Cultures: Pre European Peoples of Wisconsin: Mississippian and Oneota
The Mississippian and Oneota cultures were the first true farmers in the Mississippi Valley. Read about their transition from hunting and gathering, and see what differences in their life styles farming brought about. Find a chart that...
Texas State Historical Association
Texas State Historical Association: Agriculture: Ranching in a Changing Land
Looks at the history of agriculture in Texas, from the cattle drives of the past to the mechanization of food production today. One section discusses the major crops that are produced today, and the production and economic figures for each.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Gallery: Agriculture
Over the course of many years, humans evolved to abandon foraging and took up farming for their food needs. Scientists are still not sure why humans abandoned foraging and took up farming in several places around the world at about the...
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Conner Prairie Interactive History Park: Agriculture Implements
Photos and brief descriptions of farm tools used in farming the plains in the 19th century.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Farming, Forestry, and Fishing
Occupational Outlook overview of careers in the agricultural production job family. Site includes nature of the industry, working conditions, lists of occupations, wages, and outlook, as well as links to sites with more information....
University of Groningen
American History: Essays: Failure of West Indian Company Farming
Chronicles the begining of company farming in the United States and what led to its faliure. Click on "next" at the bottom of each page to get more of this essay. In-depth information.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Agriculture Rules the South
The essay describes the devlopment of the Southern colonies as agricultural centers and the cultural aspects associated with rural, agricultural life.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Activity: Social Status, Power, and Human Burials
This activity provides you with an opportunity to start thinking about the impact that farming can have on the way humans live and relate to each other. It will also allow you to think about the kinds of questions archaeologists and...
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Revolution in Agriculture
Comprehensive look at the United States agricultural revolution in the late 1800s. Discover the impact it had on the development of the country.
San Diego State University
Sdsu: Farmers Around the World [Pdf]
A detailed resource for educators on the history of early farming and its influence on man and different civilizations. Archaeological sites are analyzed - crops, pottery, artifacts, early cultures.
Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies
Famsi: Investigations at an Olmec Community
Excellent pictures of domestic areas. Pollen analysis offers information on farming and socialization.
Other
Teaching heart.net: Down on the Teaching Farm
Come and check out this comprehensive teaching resource for farms. Students and teachers will benefit from the activities and book found within this site.
Andre Dollinger
Pharaonic Egypt: Agriculture in Ancient Egypt
Use this site to learn about the inventions and innovations of the Ancient Egyptian farmers. This detailed article, which discusses irrigation and the Nile flooding, planting, and harvesting includes links to related articles and...
Other
Soil and Health Library: Dry Farming
This is the text of the 1920 book "Dry-Farming: A System of Agriculture For Countries Under Low Rainfall," by John A. Widtsoe. For a basic understanding of dry-farming, read just the first chapter, "Dry-Farming Defined." For a complete...
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Manitoba Agricultural Museum
Agriculture plays an important part of Manitoba's history, economy, environment and future. The Manitoba Agricultural Museum offers visits to its site in rural Manitoba, and through this website explains important aspects of farming in...
Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Mission Farms & Farmers
The vital role of agriculture in the growth and development of Mission, B.C. is profiled. Industries related to agriculture as well as local farms are celebrated in this exhibit.
Other
E2 Bn Gallery: Countryside & Farming Photographs
This British site has wonderful collections of agricultural photographs typical of farms in developed countries. Many of them were submitted by teachers. Students can see machinery used in farming, how grain is ground, the types of...
Other
E2 Bn Gallery: Countryside & Farming Videos
This British site has a number of videos typical of farms in developed countries. Students can see farming machinery in operation, and watch a sow with her piglets, a bull or some free-range chickens.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Agriculture: Food Production
Students will be able to discuss the changes in agriculture throughout history and its effect on foods and food production of today. Additionally, students will be able to discuss the effect of commercial farming on the environment.
Northern Arizona University
Land Use History of North America: Prehistoric Farming on the Colorado Plateau
This is an overview of the Anasazi agricultural developments -- despite unfavorable environmental conditions -- which allowed for the formation of settlements and food sharing.
Other
Canadian Agricultural and Food Museum (Caf)
Under the heading "Tour of the Museum," there are excellent links to information on dairy farms, small animals found in the barn, horses, beef cattle, and more! There are also teachers kits available through this site that are meant to...
Agriculture in the Classroom
National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Arizona Agriculture [Pdf]
Use this site to learn about the agricultural industry in Arizona. Find bulleted facts on the Arizona climate, soil characteristics, crops grown, and animals raised.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Farming Problem
The farm crisis began years before the stock market crash and was made worse by the Great Depression. Read about the legislation that was passed to stabilize commodity prices and help farmers stay on their farms.