Agricultural Policy of the United States
Agricultural Policy of the United States

Author: Stephanie A. Mercier

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2020-04-01

Total Pages: 439

ISBN-13: 3030364526

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This book serves as a foundational reference of U.S. land settlement and early agricultural policy, a comprehensive journey through the evolution of 20th century agricultural policy, and a detailed guide to the key agricultural policy issues of the early 21st century. This book integrates the legal, economic and political concepts and ideas that guided U.S. agricultural policy from colonial settlement to the 21st century, and it applies those concepts to the policy issues agriculture will face over the next generation. The book is organized into three sections. Section one introduces the main themes of the book, explores the pre-Columbian period and early European settlement, and traces the first 150 years of U.S. agricultural policy starting with the post revolution period and ending with the “golden age” of agriculture in the early 20th century. Section two outlines that grand bargain of the 1930s that initiated the modern era of government intervention into agricultural markets and traces this policy evolution to the early days of the 21st century. The third section provides an in-depth examination of six policy issues that dominate current policy discussions and will impact policy decisions for the next generation: trade, environment/conservation, commodity checkoff programs, crop insurance, biofuels, and domestic nutrition programs.

Farm credit administration, Farmers home administration, Foreign agricultural service, International agricultural development service, National agriculture library, National commission on food marketing, Office of the general counsel, Office of the inspector general, Rural community development service, Rural electrification administration, Language changes and general provisions
Farm credit administration, Farmers home administration, Foreign agricultural service, International agricultural development service, National agriculture library, National commission on food marketing, Office of the general counsel, Office of the inspector general, Rural community development service, Rural electrification administration, Language changes and general provisions

Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations

Publisher:

Published: 1965

Total Pages: 616

ISBN-13:

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Local Food Systems; Concepts, Impacts, and Issues
Local Food Systems; Concepts, Impacts, and Issues

Author: Steve Martinez

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 2010-11

Total Pages: 87

ISBN-13: 1437933629

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This comprehensive overview of local food systems explores alternative definitions of local food, estimates market size and reach, describes the characteristics of local consumers and producers, and examines early indications of the economic and health impacts of local food systems. Defining ¿local¿ based on marketing arrangements, such as farmers selling directly to consumers at regional farmers¿ markets or to schools, is well recognized. Statistics suggest that local food markets account for a small, but growing, share of U.S. agricultural production. For smaller farms, direct marketing to consumers accounts for a higher percentage of their sales than for larger farms. Charts and tables.

The U.S. Farmer and World Market Development
The U.S. Farmer and World Market Development

Author: Arthur B. Mackie

Publisher:

Published: 1983

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13:

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Extract: The rapid expansion of U.S. agricultural exports over the past two decades has greatly enhanced the role of exports in the U.S. agricultural economy and has increased the stake of U.S. farmers in foreign economic growth and trade, and the development of foreign markets. The growth of U.S. agricultural exports has been closely related to income growth in foreign countries. This study examines the changing nature of world import demand for agricultural products, induced by economic growth and increased incomes, and its impact on and significance for (1) U.S. agriculture, (2) changes in the commodity composition of U.S. agricultural exports, (3) market shares of U.S. agricultural exports, (4) future market potential for U.S. farm products, and (5) income and export opportunities for American farmers with continued growth in world demand and agricultural trade.

Trends and Impacts of Foreign Investment in Developing Country Agriculture
Trends and Impacts of Foreign Investment in Developing Country Agriculture

Author: Pascal Liu

Publisher: Food & Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO)

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 384

ISBN-13:

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Substantial increases in agricultural investments in developing countries are needed to combat poverty and realize food security and nutrition goals. There is evidence that agricultural investments can generate a wide range of developmental benefits, but these benefits cannot be expected to arise automatically and some forms of large-scale investment carry risks for host countries. Although there has been much debate about the potential benefits and risks of international investment, there is no systematic evidence on the actual impacts on the host country and their determinants. In order to acquire an in-depth understanding of potential benefits, constraints and costs of foreign investment in agriculture and of the business models that are more conducive to development, FAO has undertaken research in developing countries.This publication summarizes the results of this research, in particular through the presentation of the main findings of case studies in nine developing countries. It presents case studies on policies to attract foreign investment in agriculture and their impacts on national economic development in selected countries in Africa, Asian and Latin America.