To many it seems so reasonable to ship the waste of the cities to the spaces of the country. Refectory for the World. In the 1970s America's farmers were challenged to feed the hungry of the world. Analysts now recognize that a very significant change in the self-image of many farmers occurred about then. The high levels of capital needed and the uncertainty of weather and of markets made this a difficult role to play.
Many analysts see American agriculture standing on the threshold of a new era.
Poultry production has been the most successful element in agriculture in recent years. This is because much of the risk has been taken out of it. They provide birds and feed and market. The farmer provides houses and manpower. He grows under contract with the processor.