The National Mall in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Stewardship of Natural Resources
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 24, 2021
1. Stewardship of Natural Resources Marker
Stewardship and Sustainability
Agriculture is the oldest occupation in the world and farmers are the first conservationists! Farmers work in a uniquely close way to natural resources. The success of their businesses are directly dependent on the health of the soil, water and air on the farm. It is important to remember that the journey of food to our plate begins with a farmer placing a seed in the soil, watering that seed and tending to it. Every bite of food we take is created by farmers who protect our health and harness the power of natural resources.
Best Management Practices
American Farmers and Ranchers are constantly looking for ways to improve their production techniques and increase the conservation of natural resources. They work together, with scientists and with our government to continually seek ways to improve their operations.
Erected by Farm Journal Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Anthropology & Archaeology • Environment • Industry & Commerce.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near
this page online
We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Regionally, this marker was in the Washington Metropolitan Area. It was also in the American Northeast, in the Upper South, in the Mid-Atlantic, in the Tidewater, and in the Chesapeake Bay Region. Globally, it was in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: USDA Holocaust Memorial Tree (here, next to this marker); Bald Cypress (a few steps from this marker); Welcome to the People's Garden (a few steps from this marker); Federal Grain Inspection Service (a few steps
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 24, 2021
2. Stewardship of Natural Resources Marker
Other markers no longer nearby. Virginia Peanuts (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); Growing in the Garden (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); Sunflowers (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named Growing in the Garden (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
Additional commentary.
1. Accuracy of agriculture as the world's oldest occupation
It's a controversial statement to claim that agriculture is the world's oldest occupation. Other occupations that are claimed are tool-making and sex work.
— Submitted October 24, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 182 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 24, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
