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Title:
| Agriculture: History of Farming |
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Description:
| These sites are about the history of farming and agriculture. Includes information about farms and ranches in the U.S. Learn about tools and techniques used in the past. |
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Grade Level:
| 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
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Resource Links:
| Los Encinos State Historic Park
Read about this cattle and sheep ranch in California. Includes photos of the ranch.
ThinkQuest: Apples to Zucchinis: The Story of Food
This ThinkQuest tells about farming and agriculture. "Discuss" contains discussion questions that go along with this site.
Hohokam Tribe
Learn about the area of Arizona where this ancient tribe lived and learn about their farming, irrigation, and more. Click on an area of the village to read more.
Introduction to Pioneer Farming
This is a short introduction to the history of farming in the U.S. The "First Farmers" and "Pioneer Farmers" links at the bottom have more information.
PBS: Black Farming and Land Loss
Read about the African American struggle to farm in the U.S. by choosing a section from the left side menu. Click on "Download the complete history" for a nine-page pdf of the story. There is a link at the bottom for a timeline and stories from African Americans.
PBS: Death of a Dream
This is a documentary on farm houses in the Heartland. Includes audio and video clips, poetry and essay excerpts about life on the farm in America's past.
Johne Deere History
Read about John Deere and the beginning of his farm equipment business.
Agricultural Artifacts
This site has photos of and information about farm tools that were used in the 1800s.
Living History Farms
Take a virtual tour of Iowa farms from the 1700s to the 1900s. Click on "Farm Sites" to read about these farms and to view pictures.
USDA's 200 Fact Book of Agriculture
Click on the link to download this 314-page pdf. This booklet is filled with information about farming and includes charts and graphs.
ARS Image Gallery
This site offers free images of crops, plants, and animals that you can download.
19th Century Agriculture
View pictures of farm tools used in the 19th century and read some short facts about them.
Food and Agricultures of the World
Explore these online exhibits to learn about the history of agriculture, farms, and farming all over the world.
Agricultural History
This page has a detailed history of the global origins of agriculture. NOTE: Reading level is for older students.
Growing a Nation
This interactive site has timelines, pictures, and demographic facts about the history of farming and agriculture in the United States. The timelines can be arranged by decade or subject category.
Condensed History of American Agriculture
This is a one-page printable PDF file that shows the history of American agriculture from 1776 to 1999.
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Education Standards:
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MO Standards:
1.1, 1.4, 3, 8, 4, 6
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