Early farming

Early farming refers to the shift from hunting and gathering to cultivating plants and domesticating animals around 10,000 years ago. This change allowed humans to produce food more reliably, leading to settled communities. Early farmers cleared land, planted crops like wheat and barley, and raised animals such as sheep and goats. This agricultural revolution supported larger populations, sparked the development of villages, and laid the foundation for complex societies. It marked a significant transition in human history from mobility based on wild resources to stability through cultivated food production.