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When & where did farming begin?


When & where did farming begin?

The roots of farming began in the areas of present day Turkey and the Middle East about 10,000 years ago. Over 80 percent of mankind's diet is provided by the seeds of less than a dozen plant species.

Reference: http://www.historylink101.com/lessons/farm-city/story-of-farming.htm

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