Farming societies developed when people began growing crops and raising animals. This change began around 10,000 BCE during the Neolithic period. It marked a shift from moving to staying in one place.

People grew crops such as wheat in the Fertile Crescent, rice in East Asia, and maize in the Americas. Animals like sheep and cattle were raised for food and materials. Permanent homes and storage areas became part of these communities.

Farming societies are studied in history and archaeology. Evidence includes tools, remains of crops, and settlement structures found in different regions.