02315cam a22003013u 4500 31105 UtSlPG 20260610133717.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 S Waring, George E. (George Edwin), 1833-1898 The Elements of Agriculture : A Book for Young Farmers, with Questions Prepared for the Use of Schools Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-01-27 Produced by Steven Giacomelli, Brownfox and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images produced by Core Historical Literature in Agriculture (CHLA), Cornell University) "The Elements of Agriculture" by George E. Waring is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. This work serves as an introductory guide to agricultural principles, aimed primarily at young farmers and educational institutions. The book covers the fundamental operations of agriculture, emphasizing the chemical and biological processes involved in plant growth. The opening portion of the text introduces the author and his credentials, underscoring the importance of agriculture as a science and the necessity of understanding basic agricultural principles. Waring explains that the book is not merely a dry chemical treatise, but a practical guide to the operations of nature and their impact on agriculture. He discusses the significance of chemical elements that comprise plants, as well as the roles of soil and its components, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the mechanics of farming. The text also highlights the connection between agriculture and broader societal issues, advocating for a knowledge-based approach to farming that recognizes the interdependence of natural processes. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Agriculture https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31105 71951 71951