The Story Of Agriculture In The United States (1916) : Kessinger Publishing : 9781437325812 : 1437325815 : 26 Nov 2008 : The Story of Agriculture in the United States is a historical book written by Albert Hart Sanford in 1916. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the development of agriculture in the United States, from the early colonial period to the present day. Sanford traces the evolution of farming techniques, technologies, and practices, and examines the social, economic, and political factors that have shaped the agricultural industry in America.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different period in American agricultural history. The first chapter focuses on the early colonial period and the challenges faced by settlers as they attempted to establish farms in the new world. Subsequent chapters explore the impact of slavery on agriculture, the rise of industrial farming in the late 19th century, and the role of government in promoting and