Oct 23, 2026  
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

HIST 237 - The History of Agriculture in North America


When Offered: F, S, SS

3 Credit(s)
3 Lecture Hour(s)
0 Lab Hour(s)

This course will familiarize students with the major issues in American agricultural history from 15th century to the present. An underlying theme of the course will involve the environmental aspect of farming activities. Students will examine Colonial, Antebellum, Early 20th century and Modern agriculture, conversation and preservation.