Agriculture the food we grow and animals we raise /
Casper, Julie Kerr
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.) .
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
Mode of access: Internet
9781438105543 (electronic bk.) 1438105541 (electronic bk.) 9780816063529 (lib. bdg.) 0816063524 (lib. bdg.)
Agriculture--United States--Juvenile literature
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.) .
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
Mode of access: Internet
9781438105543 (electronic bk.) 1438105541 (electronic bk.) 9780816063529 (lib. bdg.) 0816063524 (lib. bdg.)
Agriculture--United States--Juvenile literature