Excerpt from The Great Farm Problem
Moreover, the farmers use tremendous quantities of credit, chemicals, fertilizers, and seed each year. Yet big as farming is, Sixty cents out of every dollar Spent by Americans for food in 1957 went to people who bought, handled, transported, processed, packaged, and sold food to meet the demands of consumers. The remain ing forty cents went to farmers.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the intricate history of America's farm problem, stretching back to the nation's agricultural roots in the 17th century. The author traces the evolution of agricultural policy and its impact on farmers, consumers, and the nation as a whole. Through extensive research and analysis, the book unveils the consequences of government intervention in the agricultural sector, underscoring its role in creating imbalances, surpluses, and dependency among farmers. By exploring the origins and ongoing challenges of the farm problem, this book provides valuable insights into the complex relationship between government policy and a vital industry. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781528386845_0
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