After Italy, I journeyed all the way to South America. My first stop was at the Southern end of the continent, Patagonia, and I visited Argentina. Argentina is in Stage 4 of the Demographic Transition Model, meaning it is a more developed country. The point of my trip to Argentina was to learn about ranching.Continue reading “Ranching in Argentina”
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Mediterranean Farming in Italy
I was ecstatic to visit Italy and to learn about Mediterranean Agriculture. Italy is a most developed country located in Europe. Mediterranean farming is a type of commercial farming, it is practiced in Mediterranean climate, and is mostly horticulture, the act of garden cultivation and management. There are four main types of farming that areContinue reading “Mediterranean Farming in Italy”
Dairying in Minnesota
After visiting Arizona, I headed north to Minnesota. Minnesota is located in the upper Midwest region of the United States (MDC). Dairying is a commercial agricultural activity which involves the raising of livestock for dairy products. Minnesota is responsible for much of the United States’s dairy production, and the state is home to an estimatedContinue reading “Dairying in Minnesota”
Gardening in Arizona
My first stop was Arizona, which is located in Southwestern United States (MDC). A variety of crops are grown in Arizona, including alfalfa, hay, corn, cotton, wheat, citrus, olives, and potatoes. Commercial gardening is common in Arizona, which is the sale of agricultural products off the farm. The produce from commercial farming are usually soldContinue reading “Gardening in Arizona”
Grain Farming in Canada
After leaving Minnesota, I made my way to Canada. Canada (MDC) is located in northern North America. I met with grain farmers, people who commercially grow grain to export it to other places for consumption. Wheat, barley, oats, rye, and corn are some examples of grains grown in Canada. Upon talking to a successful grainContinue reading “Grain Farming in Canada”
Tilling With Tess 