Agriculture is the production of food and goods through farming and forestry.
Agriculture led to the rise of human civilization,
with the husbandry of domesticated animals & plants creating food
surpluses that enabled the development of more densely populated &
stratified societies.
Fun Facts About Ag:
More than three million people farm ranch in the United States. Over
22 million people are employed in farm or farm-related jobs, including
production agriculture, farm inputs, processing and marketing and
wholesale and retail sales.
Products we use in our everyday lives come from plant and animal byproducts produced by America's farmers and ranchers:
Health Care: Pharmaceuticals, surgical sutures, ointments, latex gloves, x-ray film, gelatin for capsules & heart valves.
Construction: Lumber, paints, brushes, tar paper, dry wall & tool handles.
Transportation: Fuel, lubricants, antifreeze, tires & upholstery.
Manufacturing: Adhesives, solvents & detergents.
Personal Care Products: Shampoo, cosmetics, lotions, finger nail polish & toothpaste.
Education & Printing: Paper, ink, film, crayons, textbooks, chalk, desks & pencils.
Sports: Uniforms, baseball bats, leather equipment & shoes.
