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The Growth of American Agriculture: From Colonial Times to the Mid-20th Century

Dan Agri-Business, American Agriculture History Minute, This Land of Ours

Agriculture has been at the heart of the United States since its earliest days. From the first English settlers to the expansive farms of the 20th century, the story of American farming is one of growth, adaptation, and the vital role it played in shaping the nation. Agriculture in Colonial America In the colonial period, agriculture was far more than …