Aristocracy and the land Roman agriculture
cato elder, author of book on roman agriculture
though small farms owned lower class citizens , soldiers, of land controlled noble class of rome. land ownership 1 of many distinctions set aristocracy apart lower classes. aristocracy reorganize small holdings larger more profitable farms in order compete other nobles. considered point of pride own not largest piece of land, have land grew high quality produce. marcus cato wrote when praise worthy man praise took form: husband farmer ; farming class bravest men , sturdiest soldiers come. farms produce variety of crops depending on season, , focused on trying acquire best possible farm under best possible conditions. cato discusses many of primary focuses of farmer , how distinguish great piece of land. notes farmer must take precious time examine land, looking on every detail. not did land need perfect purchase, neighbors must maintain farms because if district good, should kept. individuals looking buy piece of land had take consideration weather of area, condition of soil, , how close farm town or port. careful planning went every detail of owning , maintaining farm in roman culture.
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