Agricultural Crisis in America: A Reference Handbook

By Dana L. Hoag

Providing a thorough summary of the challenges facing our agricultural industry, this book investigates problems and considers solutions, examining issues relevant to the viability of America's farms.

In Agricultural Crisis in America, topics of importance to the vitality of America's farms are thoroughly examined such as the pollution of groundwater, the loss of quality farmland to urban development, food safety, wildlife impact, animal welfare, economic difficulties facing farmers today, government policy, and much more.

A wealth of tables, graphs, and other statistical information supports the text, so readers may objectively evaluate the situation.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0874367379
• ISBN13: 9780874367379
• Release Date: December 2000
• Publisher: ABC-CLIO
• Length: 275 Pages
• Weight: 1.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"