the food we grow and animals we raise Casper, Julie Kerr creator text bibliography nyu New York Chelsea House c2007 2007 monographic eng

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1 online resource (xiii, 210 p.) : col. ill., col. map 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 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 specialized Julie Kerr Casper Description based on print version record Includes bibliographical references (p. 200-203) and index Mode of access: Internet Agriculture United States Juvenile literature 9781438105543 (electronic bk.) 1438105541 (electronic bk.) 9780816063529 (lib. bdg.) 0816063524 (lib. bdg.) http://www.netlibrary.com.libraryumpsa.idm.oclc.org/urlapi.asp?action=summary&v=1&bookid=223298 http://www.netlibrary.com.libraryumpsa.idm.oclc.org/urlapi.asp?action=summary&v=1&bookid=223298 UMP 110110 20251117141432.0 vtls000049769