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On farms of approximately the same Size, labor incomes were high when the yield of cotton was high and low when the yield was low.
On owner farms of approximately the same size labor incomes were high when percentage of crop area in cotton was high, and vice versa.
The white farmers of the area are getting a much higher yield per acre than the colored farmers.
Cotton corn, oats, and cowpeas 111 order, are the more important crops of the region.
Cotton occupies 59 per cent of the tilled area of the farms surveyed and returns 89 per cent of the total farm receipts.
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- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2020
- ISBN 10 0331028557
- ISBN 13 9780331028553
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages72
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into a comprehensive study of farming practices in Sumter County, Georgia. The study focused on 534 farms and the diverse factors that contributed to their success or failure. The author analyzes the relationship between farm size, crop yield, and profits, emphasizing the importance of land utilization. The book examines the various forms of farm tenure, including sharecropping, tenant farming, and ownership, exploring how these systems impacted farm income and labor requirements. Furthermore, it sheds light on the utilization of livestock and machinery, highlighting the role of mules and the efficient use of equipment in maximizing farm productivity. The study uncovers the influence of tenure and capital on farm profitability, providing valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by farmers in this region. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780331028553_0
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