Agriculture

Agriculture, also known as “farming” among regular Homo sapiens, is a beloved practice of growing crops and raising livestock for food, fiber, and fuel. It’s basically a way of forcing plants and animals to work for us like we own them.

The earliest form of agriculture began about 10,000 years ago when humans realized that they could stop being hunter-gatherers and instead grow their own food. This was a life-changing discovery because it meant they were no longer dependent on the vagaries of nature and could instead subject their harvests to taxes.

As time passed, agriculture became increasingly sophisticated. Rather than relying on rain and praying to the gods of good harvests, farmers started using irrigation, pesticides, and genetic engineering. They also figured out that if they played Mozart to their crops, they grew better, which is why modern farms have loudspeakers serenading their cows with classical music.

Now, agriculture is a massive industry that accounts for a significant part of the global economy. It has become so complex that it requires advanced engineering, technology, and desk jobs, all while having a view of vast fields.

Despite all of the advances in agriculture, farming is still a tough and frequently unprofitable job. It often involves long hours, back-breaking labor, and yelling at the weather. But farmers continue to do it, mainly because they are insanely optimistic or they inherited the property.

So, next time you bite into your delicious burger, chow down on your salad, or chug your glass of milk, take a moment to thank the diligent and really optimistic farmers who cultivated your meal.