American Farms, American Food: A Geography of Agriculture and Food Production in the United States
This book offers a concise interpretation of how food and agriculture are connected. The chapters treat specific crops or livestock types from the point of view of both production and consumption, highlighting the changes that have taken place in both farming strategies and food preferences over the years.
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American Farms, American Food: A Geography of Agriculture and Food Production in the United States
This book offers a concise interpretation of how food and agriculture are connected. The chapters treat specific crops or livestock types from the point of view of both production and consumption, highlighting the changes that have taken place in both farming strategies and food preferences over the years.
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American Farms, American Food: A Geography of Agriculture and Food Production in the United States

American Farms, American Food: A Geography of Agriculture and Food Production in the United States

American Farms, American Food: A Geography of Agriculture and Food Production in the United States

American Farms, American Food: A Geography of Agriculture and Food Production in the United States

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This book offers a concise interpretation of how food and agriculture are connected. The chapters treat specific crops or livestock types from the point of view of both production and consumption, highlighting the changes that have taken place in both farming strategies and food preferences over the years.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781498508209
Publisher: Lexington Books
Publication date: 08/16/2016
Pages: 158
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

John C. Hudson is professor and director of the Program in Geography at Northwestern University.

Christopher R. Laingen is associate professor of geography at Eastern Illinois University.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Farms and Food
Chapter 2: The Family Farm
Chapter 3: The Corn Belt
Chapter 4: Wheat and Grains
Chapter 5: Dairy
Chapter 6: Pork and Beef
Chapter 7: Poultry
Chapter 8: Fruits and Vegetables
Chapter 9: Organic Farms and Organic Food
Chapter 10: The Reserved Lands
Appendix: Keeping Track of Production
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