Agriculture [electronic resource] : the food we grow and animals we raise / Julie Kerr Casper
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TextSeries: Natural resources (New York, N.Y.)Publication details: New York : Chelsea House, c2007Description: 1 online resource (xiii, 210 p.) : col. ill., col. mapISBN: - 9781438105543 (electronic bk.)
- 1438105541 (electronic bk.)
- 9780816063529 (lib. bdg.)
- 0816063524 (lib. bdg.)
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
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UMPLIB GAMBANG | S519 .C37 2007 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Not for loan | 0000057230 |
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