American Agriculture In History

AMERICAN AGRICULTURE IN HISTORY

Elective for students Gr. 9-12

Prerequisite: None

Required Supplies: None

Offered: Every year

Duration: Traditional semester

High School Credit: .5 credit

College Credit: None

This course will investigate the origins, development, and historical impact of agricultural production industries in the United States. It will pay particular attention to technological, political, and policy developments that have influenced American agriculture, as well as the impact of American agricultural production and trade on the world. The course will also include various Indigenous farming and herding practices and their cultural significance.