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“Advances in technology affect society” best summarizes agricultural technology over time.
Who was the first to propose crop rotation as a way to renew soil?
George Washinton instituted farm rehabilitation after the revolutionary war. Thomas Jefferson was the first to propose crop rotation as a way to renew soil. Abraham Lincoln established the department of agriculture.
What is aero farming?
Aerofarming is growing plants vertically on plastic cloth. It allows food to be produced with less water and in cities.
What is a plantation farm?
Plantations are large farms with a single cash crop and many slaves. Farms were smaller and had a variety of crops grown. They container fewer slaves and were more common than plantations in the South. Subjects. Arts and Humanities.
What is a GMO?
GMO’s are plants that have a modified genome. They increase crop yields, but encourage the overuse of pesticides.
Can Monsanto sue farmers?
Monsanto is able to sue and destroy farmers who get their seeds from anywhere besides Monsanto.