The Country Life of the Nation (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

James Ernest Boyle

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0656356626 ISBN 13: 9780656356621

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore how to keep farms thriving in a nation leaning toward cities and industry—and what that means for farmers today.

This concise volume presents a clear look at the foundation of a permanently prosperous agriculture. It frames the farm problem in the broader economy and asks practical questions about wealth retention, price cycles, and the balance between farming and industry.

The author blends economic insight with real-world issues, highlighting the gap between agricultural and industrial prosperity and what drives this divide. Readers will find a thoughtful discussion of policy options and the enduring importance of farm land, market stability, and effective management as the nation reshapes its farm life for the future.

• Why wealth retention on farms matters for the national economy
• How price fluctuations of raw agricultural materials affect farmers
• The transition from rural to urban life and its impact on farming outcomes
• Key questions for building a stable, prosperous agricultural system

Ideal for readers of agricultural history and policy, as well as anyone curious about how farming fits into America’s future.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0656356626
• ISBN 13: 9780656356621
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 232