In this insightful volume, Clyde Lyndon King explores the history of dairy farming and the economics of milk production. King demonstrates that the price of milk is determined not only by market forces, but also by a variety of social and political factors. Drawing on years of research and firsthand experience, he provides a compelling account of this crucial part of our food system. 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.