Milton C. Hallberg 
Economic Trends in U.S. Agriculture and Food Systems Since World War II [PDF ebook] 

By examining the fluctuations of the agriculture sector over the
last 50 years, Economic Trends in US Agriculture and Food
Systems Since World War II is able to give its readers a better
glimpse at the future of farming.

Author Milton C. Hallberg details the past and potential changes
in the number of farms and farm size; farm income and expenses and
wealth of farm families; and prices received, prices paid, and
variability of prices. Through countless graphics and tables,
Hallberg clearly presents his case for continued inoovations and
beneficial policies.

This book is intended to be a resource for students of
agriculture but followers of agricultural history will also find it
worthwhile reading.

Mục lục

Preface; Introduction; Agriculture’s Impact in the National Economy and Political Climate; Farm Number and Size; Farm Family Income and Wealth; Farm Ownership, Tenancy, and Type; Resource Use in Agriculture; Farm Assets and Debt; Prices: Received, Paid, and Variability; Agricultural Productivity and its Implications for Farmers; Agricultural Exports and Imports; Total and Government Stocks of Agricultural Commodities; Government Support for Farmers; Agricultural Cooperatives; Domestic Consumption of Food Products and Food Marketing Costs; Food Processing Industries, Wholesaling, and Retailing; Summary; Appendices; Index

Giới thiệu về tác giả

Milton C. Hallberg is the author of Economic Trends in U.S. Agriculture and Food Systems Since World War II, published by Wiley.