This detailed study of farm management practices in three key Midwestern states offers valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities of agricultural life. Drawing on a range of data sources and his own firsthand observations, Edward Herrmann Thomson provides a nuanced picture of the economic, social, and environmental factors that shape the decisions of farm managers. With its practical focus and engaging prose style, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the future of farming in the United States. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.