Agricultural Crisis in America: A Reference Handbook (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780874367379)

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.

Author: Dana L. Hoag
ISBN-10: 0874367379
ISBN-13: 9780874367379
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Language: English
Published: 01/01/2000
Pages: 275
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.31lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 12/01/1999 pg. 108
American Reference Bks Annual 01/01/2001 pg. 614
Rec Ref Bks for Small/Med Libr 01/01/2001 pg. 227
Booklist 03/01/2000