Studies on agricultural geography in the World and Turkey in the historical process

Agricultural geography is one of the basic subjects of geography. However, the studies on this subject were mostly made in the early 20th century. Studies on agricultural geography have differentiated over time. This differentiation has not been the same as everywhere. In this study, standings in the background of a picture with the Anglo-Saxon farming, the nature and development of Turkey s agricultural geography are studied. Geography articles published in geographical periodical in Turkey are taken into account in the study. As a result, it is seen that, in time, Turkey has been diversification in agricultural geography thematically. Four different phases can be mentioned in the development of Turkish agricultural geography. These are start years, limited development period, beginning years of diversification, peak years of diversification.