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…in the 18th century during what is commonly known as the British Agricultural Revolution. As Mark Oppold explains in this edition of American Agriculture History Minute, agriculture certainly existed long…

…of agricultural and rural programs, including research, conservation, food and nutrition programs, agricultural markets, rural development and other services affecting farmers, consumers and rural communities. Lincoln’s “People’s Department” Legacy The…

…History Minute, Mark Oppold examines the agricultural practices that existed before the arrival of European settlers and the important role Native peoples played in the early development of agriculture in…

…Minute, Mark Oppold looks back at the events that helped create a lasting connection between agriculture, education, research and rural communities. USDA Established in 1862 The U.S. Department of Agriculture…

…edition of American Agriculture History Minute with Mark Oppold, highlights how German, Scottish, and Irish immigrants each contributed to the evolution of farming practices in early America. German Immigrants Brought…

…willingness to persevere through years of setbacks helped transform American agriculture and laid the foundation for the modern farm equipment industry. According to today’s American Agriculture History Minute with Mark…

…shaping farming communities that still influence rural America today. In this edition of the American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold highlights how immigrant groups established distinct agricultural regions whose cultural…

…for independence. According to Mark Oppold’s American Agriculture History Minute, one unique solution connected military service directly to the nation’s agricultural future. Rather than offering a traditional cash enlistment bonus,…