Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Career Profile: Agricultural Inspector
We all expect that the food we eat is safe. Agricultural inspectors are the ones who check food processors, farms, and businesses to assure that they are following the governmental regulations that protect our food safety. This Science...
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Sussex Archaeological Society: Romans in Sussex: Countryside Living and Working
Provides details about how agriculture was practiced in England during the Roman period, how people lived on the farms and what crops they raised.
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Kids, Cows & More: Texas Agriculture
A quick-reference page with facts and figures about one of Texas' leading industries: agriculture.
Tour Egypt
Tour Egypt Monthly: Ancient Egyptian Agriculture
This Tour Egypt Monthly informative article overviews important aspects of Ancient Egyptian Agriculture, including the Nile flooding, farming tools, grain and vegetable cultivation, and animal domestication. Included are small images of...
US Department of Agriculture
U.s. Department of Agriculture: Bats Can Be Farmer Friendly!
Learn about bats and how they are useful to farmers.
Agriculture in the Classroom
Natl Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at North Carolina Agriculture [Pdf]
Learn about the agricultural industry in North Carolina. Find bulleted facts on the climate of North Carolina, its soil, farm animals, and crop production. PDF (requires Adobe Reader).
Gabriel Dumont Institute
Virtual Museum of Metis History and Culture: Metis Farmers
Article looks at Metis agriculture from fur trade days on. Includes discussion questions, teaching ideas and a bibliography.
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta Inventors and Inventions: George Daugela
Learn about the "Vertec grain dryer" invented by George Daugela, member of the Alberta Agriculture Hall of Fame.
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...
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: 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.
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.
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Silos and Smokestacks National Heritage Area: Introduction to Pioneer Farming
Examines the topics of soil fertility, the first farmers, the fur trade, and pioneer farmers.
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University of Virginia: Jefferson on Agriculture
This collection from the University of Virginia provides quotes and information on Jefferson's writings about Agriculture.
Agriculture in the Classroom
Nifa: Farm Machinery and Technology
A comprehensive timeline of the advancement of farming technology. Scroll through the 1800s-1840s to see the machinery introduced in this time period.
US Department of Agriculture
Economic Research Service: Pennsylvania Fact Sheet
Find an all-in-one sheet of key statistics about Pennsylvania regarding population, income, education, employment, top commodities, top exports, and agricultural data.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Rwanda: Economy
Find out how Rwanda has rebuilt its economy since the genocide of the 1990s. Current information on foreign investment, eco-tourism, and agriculture. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Canada Agriculture and Food Museum: Canadian Dairying [Pdf]
A fabulous site with numerous illustrations showing the various phases of dairying.
Gabriel Dumont Institute
Virtual Museum of Metis History and Culture: Traditional Lifestyles Photos
A large collection of historical photos showing the traditional lifestyles of the Metis. The photos are sorted into categories, e.g., food preparation, hunting, trapping, etc.
Agriculture in the Classroom
National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Pennsylvania Agriculture [Pdf]
A one-page write-up of useful facts about Pennsylvania agriculture: soil, climate, animals, and crops.
US Department of Agriculture
Economic Research Service: Alabama
This site provides a state fact sheet on Alabama from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports.
US Department of Agriculture
Economic Research Service:california
This site provides a state fact sheet on California from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports.
BBC
Bbc: H2g2: The Neolithic Revolution
A helpful summation of the key features of the agriculture revolution of the Neolithic Age: population growth, specialization, trade, security, government, and disease.