What I know of farming: / a series of brief and plain expositions of practical agriculture as an art based upon science

Name: What I know of farming: / a series of brief and plain expositions of practical agriculture as an art based upon science
Author: Horace Greeley

By Horace Greeley

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The work offers concise, practical instruction for beginning farmers, combining scientific principles with hands-on experience. Chapters discuss economic viability of farming, site selection, buying and laying out land, drainage and irrigation, plowing and tillage, soil types and fertilizers, pest and tree management, fruit and crop cultivation, livestock and wool, implements and emerging steam power, farm accounts, fences, exhibitions, cooperation through clubs and exchanges, and larger social issues like rural depopulation and farm size. Emphasis falls on learning by work, careful record-keeping, prudent investment, and applying science to increase productivity while minimizing debt.

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Horace Greeley

Horace Greeley was an influential American newspaper editor, politician, and reformer, best known for founding the New-York Tribune. His writings often reflected his progressive views on social issues, including abolitionism and women's rights. Greeley's notable works include "An Overland Journey, from New York to San Francisco in the Summer of 1859," which chronicles his travels and observations across the American West. He also penned "Glances at Europe," a series of letters detailing his experiences in Europe, and "What I Know of Farming," which presents practical agricultural advice grounded in scientific principles. Greeley's contributions to journalism and public discourse have left a lasting impact on American society.