Economic Trends in U.S. Agriculture and Food Systems Since World War II

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.Content:
Chapter 1 Introduction (pages 1–6):
Chapter 2 Agriculture's Importance in the National Economy and Political Climate (pages 7–11):
Chapter 3 Farm Numbers and Sizes (pages 13–20):
Chapter 4 Farm Family Income and Wealth (pages 21–25):
Chapter 5 Farm Ownership, Tenancy, and Type (pages 27–29):
Chapter 6 Resource Use in Agriculture (pages 31–34):
Chapter 7 Farm Assets and Farm Debt (pages 35–39):
Chapter 8 Prices: Received, Paid, and Variability (pages 41–45):
Chapter 9 Agricultural Productivity and its Implications for Farmers (pages 47–54):
Chapter 10 Agricultural Exports and Imports (pages 55–58):
Chapter 11 Total and Government Stocks of Agricultural Commodities (pages 55–58):
Chapter 12 Government Support for Farmers (pages 61–66):
Chapter 13 Agricultural Cooperatives (pages 67–69):
Chapter 14 Domestic Consumption of Food Products and Food Marketing Costs (pages 71–77):
Chapter 15 Food?Processing, Wholesaling, and Retailing Industries (pages 79–83):
Chapter 16 Summary (pages 85–88):