Roman Farm Management: The Treatises of Cato and Varro

"Roman Farm Management: The Treatises of Cato and Varro" by Marcus Porcius Cato is a translated agronomic work from ancient Rome, offering insight into the farming methods and beliefs of a society centered around agriculture. The text begins by explaining how the editor sought to connect old agricultural wisdom with current farming practices, drawing motivation from the timeless ideas of Cato and Varro. It emphasizes core values ​​such as the honor of farming, the need for thorough farm management, and a strategic way to choose a farm based on factors like weather, soil quality, and neighborhood relations, all essential for agricultural success, and sets the stage for in-depth explorations of farm management.