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Agriculture (a term which encompasses farming) is the art, science or practice of producing food, feed, fiber and many other desired goods by the systematic raising of plants and animals. Agri is from Latin ager ("a field"), and culture is from Latin cultura, meaning "cultivation" in the strict sense of tillage of the soil. Thus a literal reading of the English word yields tillage of the soil of a field. In actual usage, Agriculture denotes a broad array of activities essential to food and material production, including all techniques for raising and processing livestock (see Animal husbandry) no less than those essential to crop planting and harvesting.
Continual improvement in agricultural methods from pre-history to the present has been the key factor in the extreme specialization of human activity during the historical epoch. Many of these specializations have nothing to do with food production, but when specialists such as scientists, inventors and mechanical and chemical engineers devote their efforts to the improvement of farming methods, resources and implements they too, along with those who work the fields and pens, are said to be "in agriculture".
42% (2002 estimate) of the world's population is employed in agriculture, making it by far the most common occupation, yet it accounts for only 4.4% (2005 estimate) of the Gross World Product (an aggregate of all Gross Domestic Products).*
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@Arengeir I will never quit :P and the herb runs reminds me I should start farming again! ty for the help! <3
LasScape (Lasagne) Wed, 16 May 2012 01:53:02 -0000
@Arengeir I will never quit :P and the herb runs reminds me I should start farming again! ty for the help! <3
RT @jdhollis: "Information farming is integral to the romantic school of hypertext"
maxfenton (Max Fenton) Wed, 16 May 2012 01:52:46 -0000
RT @jdhollis: "Information farming is integral to the romantic school of hypertext"
I liked a @YouTube video http://t.co/fjsrzu0W Minecraft: Survival to the Death Ep 2 - Farming and Stone Tools
Gaminggazer (Gaming Gazer) Wed, 16 May 2012 01:52:45 -0000
I liked a @YouTube video http://t.co/fjsrzu0W Minecraft: Survival to the Death Ep 2 - Farming and Stone Tools
@Viiniehq Comecei a upa farming mlk! hahaha
pedropis (pedro perez) Wed, 16 May 2012 01:52:25 -0000
@Viiniehq Comecei a upa farming mlk! hahaha
@ABigHoreo how was farming today?
smish_maher (Chris Maher) Wed, 16 May 2012 01:51:55 -0000
@ABigHoreo how was farming today?
@NCHSXCgirl green acres is the place to be farming is the life for me #cowpunchers
russell4559 (Russell Isabell ) Wed, 16 May 2012 01:51:45 -0000
@NCHSXCgirl green acres is the place to be farming is the life for me #cowpunchers
AVMA - Humane labeling latest niche - American Humane Association certifies food animal producers employing humane standards. From the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association.
AWIC - Farm Animals - Extensive resources and bibliography related to the care and use of farm animals. Current meetings, government policies and guidelines, publications and links. From the USDA, Animal Welfare Information Center. US.
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Farm animal resources used by USDA, Animal Welfare Information Center. Provides bulletins, legislation, bibliographies, and other information resources related to the care and use of farm animals in laboratory, farm, and
exhibit research. Geared towards those who must search for alternatives... ]
BBC News - Farm practices 'threaten health' - Intensive farming is putting public health at risk, according to a controversial report by the National Consumer Council. (Real Video)
Meta Description: [ Intensive farming is putting public health at risk, according to a controversial report by the National Consumer Council. (Real Video) ]
Farm Animal Welfare: the Power Struggle - The struggle between the differing interests of consumers, farm animals, farmers, retailers, media, politicians, scientists, vegetarians and welfare campaigners.
Meta Description: [ Farm Animal Welfare & Rights: The Power Struggle between differing perspectives, beliefs & interests. ]
Farm Sanctuary: Factory Farming - Features impact on animals, environment, labor, and human health of factory farming of eggs, pork, dairy/veal, beef, poultry and fish. Current issues and photos. New York and California, US.
Meta Description: [ FactoryFarming.com is a public interest website intended to educate consumers about the deleterious consequences of intensive animal agriculture. ]
Foot and Mouth Disease Petition - Background information and petition for a US policy for vaccination for foot and mouth disease.
Meta Description: [ Foot and Mouth Disease is NOT harmful to humans, but current U.S. government policy will use YOUR tax dollars to harm your business, harm our ecology, and kill healthy animals. ]
Free Farmed (AHA) - Certification and labeling program for products which come from farm animals treated in accordance with American Humane Association humane standards. Links to certified producers. Farm Animal Services, AHA. US.
Meta Description: [ American Humane protects farm animals by working with producers through the groundbreaking Free Farmed program that guarantees consumers the products they select are from animals raised and treated humanely.
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Freedom Food (RSPCA) - Labeled meat, eggs and dairy products assuring the product has come from animals reared, transported and slaughtered in accordance with welfare standards compiled by the RSPCA, which also monitors the program. Includes product availability. UK.
Humane Labeling Program (BC SPCA) - Developing enhanced humane standards for farm animal husbandry. What it is, goals, standards, news and press releases, how it's funded and links. From the British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Canada.
The National Organic Program (USDA) - The Rules include livestock welfare. The Final Rule (National Standards on Organic Agricultural Production and Handling), The National List, background and history, upcoming events, training, fact sheets, application for accreditation and commercial availability. From the US Department of Agriculture, US.
Why Grassfed is Best! - The advantages of natural grass feeding of farm animals. Health benefits, news, and links to suppliers. Washington State, US.
Meta Description: [ Eat Wild - The #1 Site for Grass-fed Food & Facts with a state-by-state listing of farmers who sell grass-fed meat, eggs and dairy products. ]
The Farming Pages Ltd. - Farming Pages.com news feed.
