How do we know the idea of farming took shape in different parts of the world?

The idea of farming took shape independently in different parts of the world around 10,000 years ago when people transitioned from hunter-gatherer societies to settled communities. This transition occurred due to the discovery of agriculture and domestication of plants and animals. Evidence of early farming practices has been found in regions such as the Fertile Crescent, China, Mesoamerica, and the Andes.