Kaburu L. G.Kithinji C. M.Nkonge D. K.2025-04-072025-04-072023Kaburu L. G., Kithinji C. M. and Nkonge D. K. (2023). The Modes of Agricultural Practices Embraced by the People of Abogeta Sub-County Before 1937. In: Isutsa, D. K. (Ed.). Proceedings of the Chuka University 9th Annual International Research Conference held in Chuka University, Chuka, Kenya from 24th to 25th November, 2022. 98-102 pp.https://repository.chuka.ac.ke/handle/123456789/17605cmucece@chuka.ac.ke; dnkonge@chuka.ac.keAgricultural activities are a very crucial part of a people's economic engagements. This study is about the history of the transition from subsistence to cash crop farming in Abogeta Sub-County in Meru County, Kenya, from 1937-1980. The people in Abogeta Sub-County's economic activities were farming and keeping livestock. Farming practices were mainly for subsistence. Crops that were grown included millet, sorghum, peas, arrowroots, yams, beans, and cowpeas. Later Changes occurred in the agricultural sector by 1937. This research aimed to examine the transition from subsistence to cash crop farming and its effects on food production in Abogeta Sub County of Meru from 1937 to 1980. The study investigated modes of agricultural practices embraced by Abogeta Sub-County people from 1937- 1980. The study employed a qualitative research design to describe the events as they occurred systematically. The target population was 179608 as per the 2019 census. A total of 30 respondents were randomly sampled and interviewed from Abogeta Sub County. Data collection instruments were interview schedules, focused group discussions, and observation. Study findings revealed that the people from Abogeta Sub County engaged in subsistence farming before 1937. The study established that the transition in agriculture occurred in Abogeta Sub- County due to the introduction of cash crops like coffee and tea. This study also noted that the transition positively and negatively impacted the people. Policymakers in the government may use the study investigations to find solutions to food insecurity in Abogeta Sub-County of Meru County.enAgricultureHistoryFood securityFarmingFood cropsCash crops.Article