This colorful 5 ft. x 3.5 ft. poster presents a detailed and informative summary on the history of American Agriculture between 1776 and 2000. The timeline wall chart provides a decade-by-decade account on such topics as:

• Economic Cycles
• Farmers and the Land
• Crops and Livestocks
• Agricultural Trade & Development
• Farm Organizations & Movements
• Government Programs & Policy
• Farm Economy
• Farm Machinery & Technology
• Transportation
• Life on the Farm
• Agricultural Education & Extension

The new USDA poster is a helpful resource for teachers to explain graphically the effects and changes on the earth over time. Librarians can use the chart as a tool to assist patrons with their agricultural research.

The Poster of the History of American Agriculture 1776-2000 is available from NTIS, call 1-800-553-6847 or (703) 605-6000, for $30 plus $5 handling fee, no additional charge for shipping; quote order number ERSPOST12KKQV. Most major credit cards accepted. Fax orders to (703) 605-6900.

To order online, go to the NTIS new products page, www.ntis.gov/products/newproducts.htm and click on the order now button in the History of American Agriculture box.