Learn how European immigrants settled and introduced agriculture and ranching to the Pampas in Argentina
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NARRATOR: The flat plains of the Pampas extend across central Argentina, covering an area of nearly 760,000 square kilometers.
European immigrants brought agriculture and modern ranching to the Pampas. Alfalfa was planted on the wetter plains to feed high-quality cattle imported from Europe.
European immigrants brought agriculture and modern ranching to the Pampas. Alfalfa was planted on the wetter plains to feed high-quality cattle imported from Europe.