Farming originated independently in different parts of the world approximately 12,000 years ago when hunter-gathering societies began to transition to food production and the domestication of livestock. These early farmers began cultivating wild varieties of flax, einkorn wheat, peas, lentils, and barley, as well as herding goats and wild oxen.
Early civilization can be considered a boom time for agriculture and technology. Around 5500 B.C., the Sumerian and early Greco-Roman civilizations began to experiment with irrigation as the first cities required more food. Ancient Egypt had one of the most prolific agricultural systems, relying heavily on the River Nile and its annual flooding called The Inundation.
The Greeks and Romans took their knowledge of agriculture from civilizations they came into contact with—improving the technology some, and with the birth of modern civilization came true large-scale animal and plant agriculture.
The Middle East continued to expand agriculturally thanks to the topography of the region. During the Arab Agricultural Revolution, the crops grown in the Middle East and Indus Valley were coveted by Europe and acted as a trade bridge between the two areas.
In 11th Century Europe, the Church became a major landholder, instigating feudalism. This was a time of massive cross-breeding of both animals and plants and by the 16th Century farmers developed and perfected the idea of crop rotation.
Most agricultural practices were absent from the Americas until the arrival of colonists. Native Americans had some level of agricultural practices, but it was not universal across the tribes. However, in Southwest North America the domestication of maize was prominent with the Hohokam, the Anasazi, and the ancient Pueblos around 6000 B.C.
Modern farming began in the 18th Century in what is generally referred to as “The British Agricultural Revolution” where the three field rotation system was improved to a four field system, selective cross-breeding began on an industrial scale, and animal husbandry was improved.
Since 1970, global cereal production quadrupled, and the development of nitrates allowed for greater crop yields and access to more food for a cheaper price. Today, our food supply feeds 7 billion people.
Agricultural jobs rank as one of the most dangerous in the U.S. If you or a loved one was injured, you may be entitled to compensation depending on the circumstances of your accident. Negligence on the part of your employer, machinery manufacturer, landowner, etc. can be grounds for a personal injury lawsuit and the lawyers at America’s Consumer Lawyer will work with you to help determine whether filing a lawsuit is in your best interest and make sure you receive the compensation you deserve.
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