Document Type
Thesis - Open Access
Award Date
1951
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department / School
Agricultural Economics
Abstract
The American farmer has made tremen4ous improvements in his productive capacity and ability since the Colonial period. These improvements have been taking place at a constantly accelerating rate. Much of this improvement has been due to increased specialization. The growth of urban population is an indicator of the rapid development of specialization. During Colonial times, at least nine-tenths of the population was engaged in farming, and as late as 1870, half of all workers were s till engaged in agriculture. Less than twenty percent of the nation's labor force is now employed on the nation's farms. In addition to a far smaller percent of the population employed in agriculture now than in the past, considerable more agricultural products per capita of the total population are produced.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Swine -- South Dakota
Swine breeds
Description
Includes bibliographical references
Format
application/pdf
Number of Pages
90
Publisher
South Dakota State University
Rights
No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
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Recommended Citation
Hustrulid, Clarence A., "An Economic Study of Specialized Swine Production Possibilities in Southeastern South Dakota" (1951). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 2322.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/etd/2322