Today, many farmers are more like engineers and technicians in high-tech professions than traditional farmers. Computers and other machines often allow a single farmer to do what teams of farmers did less than 100 years ago. Learn more in The Future of Farming, part of the WorldViews series.

Includes index.

Introduction to farming -- History of farming -- Modern farm technology -- The global market -- Mapping world farming -- Future of agriculture -- Farming through history -- Careers in farming -- Key farming organizations -- Research an agricultural issue -- Test your knowledge.