
Early farmers
Early farmers, emerging around 10,000 years ago during the Neolithic Revolution, transitioned from nomadic hunting and gathering to settled agriculture. They began cultivating crops like wheat, rice, and corn and domesticated animals such as sheep and cattle. This shift allowed for more reliable food sources, which supported larger populations and led to the development of villages and eventually cities. Farming techniques varied across regions, influenced by local climate and soil, but the fundamental change enabled societies to thrive, laying the groundwork for modern civilization, economic systems, and social structures we see today.