Native American Agriculture: Roots of U.S. Farming - Southeast AgNET

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Rethinking the “Pristine Wilderness” Myth When Europeans first arrived in the New World, many believed they had discovered untouched wilderness—vast forests, endless plains, and fertile river valleys waiting to be ... Read More The post Native American Agriculture: Roots of U.S. Farming appeared first on AgNet West.

Native American Agriculture: Roots of U.S. Farming - Southeast AgNET

Three Sisters mound cultureSpencer-Nägy, via Wikimedia Commons Rethinking the “Pristine Wilderness” Myth When Europeans first arrived in the New World, many believed they had discovered untouched wilderness—vast forests, endless plains, and fertile river valleys waiting to be cultivated. But this perception was far from the truth. Long before European settlement, Native American communities had already been shaping, managing, and cultivating the…