"Farming looks mighty easy when your plow is a pencil and you're a thousand miles from the corn field."

Arthur Young (1741 - 1820)
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About Arthur Young

Arthur Young (1741-1820) was an English agriculturalist and writer. He is best known for his work in agricultural economics and his practical approach to farming. Young traveled extensively, observing and documenting agriculture practices across Europe, which he later published in his works. His publications played a significant role in improving agricultural techniques and promoting agricultural advancements during the Agricultural Revolution in 18th-century Britain.

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