Agriculture Quote by Elias Hasket Derby
“Agriculture has become essential to life; the forest, the lake, and the ocean cannot sustain the increasing family of man; population declines with a declining cultivation, and nations have ceased to be with the extinction of their agriculture.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Agricultural essay, 1820, early American environmental thought
The author argues that humanity depends on agriculture; loss of farming leads to ecological collapse and societal decline.
In simple terms: Agriculture is essential; without it, ecosystems and societies fail.
Key Takeaway
Sustain and expand productive agriculture.
Themes
environment
agriculture
population
ecology
civilization
Mood
concerned
hopeful
Type
environmental
philosophical
When to use this quote
- urban planning
- rural development
- agricultural policy
- education on farming practices
Key Concepts
sustainability
food security
environmental ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can modern tech support food security?
- What alternatives exist to traditional farming?
A Different Perspective
The view may ignore technological advances that can offset agricultural decline.
