https://padlet.com/alejandro_castaneda1_2/fyi9djp8acv1 en-us 2019-02-01 16:16:29 UTC 2019-02-06 16:35:46 UTC hello@padlet.com alejandro_castaneda1_2 https://padlet.com/alejandro_castaneda1_2/fyi9djp8acv1/wish/326761526 Agriculture consisted of primarily small family-owned farms.]]> 2019-02-01 16:28:40 UTC https://padlet.com/alejandro_castaneda1_2/fyi9djp8acv1/wish/326761526 alejandro_castaneda1_2 https://padlet.com/alejandro_castaneda1_2/fyi9djp8acv1/wish/326762742 Romans grew grains like wheat and barley. Things like grapes, olives, and figs. Fruits such as apples, peaches, pears, plums, and cherries. They also grew nuts such as almonds, walnuts, and chestnuts, and various vegetables and herbs]]> 2019-02-01 16:31:04 UTC https://padlet.com/alejandro_castaneda1_2/fyi9djp8acv1/wish/326762742 alejandro_castaneda1_2 https://padlet.com/alejandro_castaneda1_2/fyi9djp8acv1/wish/326764902 The Romans raised many domestic animals, some for food and others for work. Farmers used oxen, mules, and donkeys to help with plowing and other tasks. Cattle also served as work animals in some areas.]]> 2019-02-01 16:35:41 UTC https://padlet.com/alejandro_castaneda1_2/fyi9djp8acv1/wish/326764902 alejandro_castaneda1_2 https://padlet.com/alejandro_castaneda1_2/fyi9djp8acv1/wish/327375795 They learned about different types of soils and chose crops to plant based on soil type and climate conditions. They improved the quality of soil by adding natural fertilizers, such as manure and the pulp from making wine and olive oil.]]> 2019-02-04 16:13:19 UTC https://padlet.com/alejandro_castaneda1_2/fyi9djp8acv1/wish/327375795 alejandro_castaneda1_2 https://padlet.com/alejandro_castaneda1_2/fyi9djp8acv1/wish/327376755 They studied the drainage patterns of fields, dug trenches to drain wetlands, and devised ways to irrigate dry fields. They also built stone-walled terraces on slopes in order to make hillsides suitable for cultivation.]]> 2019-02-04 16:14:57 UTC https://padlet.com/alejandro_castaneda1_2/fyi9djp8acv1/wish/327376755 alejandro_castaneda1_2 https://padlet.com/alejandro_castaneda1_2/fyi9djp8acv1/wish/327377829 One of the most important tools were the wheeled plow, with a double-edged blade that could be used to turn over heavy soil.]]> 2019-02-04 16:16:32 UTC https://padlet.com/alejandro_castaneda1_2/fyi9djp8acv1/wish/327377829