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Section 4 Technological Contexts
Did You Know?
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The following important events took
place in the history of agriculture:
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Jethro Tull developed the fi rst
horse-drawn seed drill in 1701.
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The fi rst steam-powered plowing
was done in 1830.
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The fi rst successful combine
harvester was developed in 1836.
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The fi rst successful gasoline
tractor was developed in 1892.
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The average American eats this
amount of the following foods each
year:
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About 300 pounds of fruit.
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About 420 pounds of vegetables.
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About 200 pounds of meat,
poultry, and fi sh.
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About 10 pounds of nuts.
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About 200 pounds of fl our and
cereal products.
C h a p t e r 1 9
Agricultural and
Related
Technology