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100 1 _aGoodrich, C. L.
_q(Charles Landon),
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245 1 4 _aThe First Book of Farming
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-10-18
508 _aProduced by Audrey Longhurst, Jeannie Howse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The First Book of Farming" by Charles L. Goodrich is a comprehensive guide on agricultural principles, written in the early 20th century. Designed for farmers, students, and teachers, this instructional book emphasizes the fundamental truths and principles of farming, particularly focusing on the growth and development of plants and the soil conditions necessary for successful agriculture. Through a series of observable experiments and explanations, the text seeks to engage readers in understanding these principles deeply. The opening of the book outlines the author's intent to identify vital facts that aid both aspiring farmers and those already engaged in farming to enhance their practices and productivity. Goodrich begins with an introduction to plants, emphasizing the importance of the root system and conditions necessary for their growth—such as air, moisture, and nutrient availability. He encourages readers to actively participate in observing and experimenting with farming practices, laying a foundation for the structured exploration of soil, plants, and their interactions that follow in subsequent chapters. This hands-on approach aims to help readers connect theoretical knowledge with practical applications in farming. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAgriculture
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16900
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