Abstract:
Liberty Hyde Bailey was a pioneer in American agriculture. Bailey studied agriculture at Michigan Agricultural College. He returned to MAC as chair of the new department of horticulture. He moved to Cornell University where he advanced to become Dean of the College of Agriculture. Bailey was instrumental in the development of horticultural science in America, and is considered the “Father of American Horticulture.” He was a prolific writer of books related to horticulture, agriculture, nature and environmental philosophy. Bailey pioneered the use of nature study in schools to encourage youth to investigate nature and their environment. As rural life was facing severe challenges at the turn of the 20th century, President Roosevelt called on Bailey to chair his Country Life Commission. The commission made numerous recommendations on ways to improve rural life, agricultural production and standards of living in the early 1900s America. Liberty Hyde Bailey was a monumental figure in the development of modern horticulture, agricultural education, nature study and rural life in America. His writings should be required reading for anyone interested in improving their knowledge of horticulture, sustainable agriculture and environmental philosophy.
Key Words:
Horticultural science, nature study, sustainable agriculture and environmental philosophy
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