Since the advent of intentional sowing and harvesting around 12,000 years ago, humans have developed a highly sophisticated system for global food production. By the 1920’s, agriculture had not only adopted new machinery, but also the financial, cultural, and ideological apparatus of industrialism.
What’s next? Tune in to this week’s Gardening: Get Good at It to hear about the future of robots on both the farm and in your own backyard.
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