textile agriculture

Scope Note

This category is used to index specialized cultivation of crops for their fibers (e.g., cotton, flax, hemp, jute); techniques of planting and harvesting; use of specialized tools and equipment; separation of fibers (e.g., ginning); organization of labor and production; etc.

Identifier

Broader Term

• 240 agriculture

Related Terms

• 231 domesticated animals
• 236 wool production
• 280 leather, textiles, and fabrics
• 407 agricultural machinery