Oregon Trail

Oregon Trail: How It Shaped American Agriculture

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

A Defining Route in Agricultural History The Oregon Trail remains one of the most significant routes in American history, playing a vital role in the nation’s agricultural development. Stretching 2,170 miles, the trail connected Missouri to Oregon, serving as a lifeline for thousands of pioneers in the 19th century. Crossing the Heart of the Nation The eastern portion of the …