Are there subsistence farmers in the US?
Are there subsistence farmers in the US? To date, researchers interested in alternative food networks have often overlooked the somewhat hidden, unorganized population of household food producers….
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How can agriculture affect the soil? Agriculture alters the natural cycling of nutrients in soil. Intensive cultivation and harvesting of crops for human or animal consumption can…
Read moreWhy is a long growing season better?
Why is a long growing season better? A longer growing season could allow farmers to diversify crops or have multiple harvests from the same plot. However, it…
Read moreHow can you tell the difference between feed corn and edible corn?
How can you tell the difference between feed corn and edible corn? 3) Field corn kernels are hard on the outside and starchy on the inside. When…
Read moreHow many farmers are in the US?
How many farmers are in the US? The number of U.S. farms continues to decline slowly In the most recent survey, there were 2.02 million U.S. farms…
Read moreHow does urbanization affect sustainability?
How does urbanization affect sustainability? A sustainable urbanization can bring advantages to the three spheres of sustainable development: environmental, economic, and social. If well executed, it can…
Read moreHow much does the average Mexican get paid?
How much does the average Mexican get paid? Average annual wage in Mexico 2000-2020 In 2019, the average wage in Mexico achieved its highest level since 2009,…
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