Farms Ceased Quote by Richard Manning
““Between 1970 and 1992, a million farms—36 percent of all American farms—ceased to exist.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The End of the American Farm, 1995
A large portion of U.S. farms disappeared between 1970 and 1992, indicating massive agricultural change.
In simple terms: Many farms vanished in that period.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the forces reshaping agriculture.
Themes
agriculture
economics
change
Mood
analytical
concerned
Type
historical
informative
When to use this quote
- career planning
- food security
- environmental studies
Key Concepts
industrialization
urbanization
policy impact
Questions to Reflect On
- What caused the decline of so many farms?
- How can modern agriculture avoid similar losses?
A Different Perspective
The statistic may overlook farms that adapted or diversified.
