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/><br/>Mode of access: Internet 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781438105543 (electronic bk.) 1438105541 (electronic bk.) 9780816063529 (lib. bdg.) 0816063524 (lib. bdg.) 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Agriculture--United States--Juvenile literature