The history of agriculture and rural life in the United States is fascinating. Even though the nation changed from an agrarian nation into an industrial nation, agriculture continued to grow and develop. Now, as the century comes to a close and as the nation changes from an industrial nation to a service-oriented nation, agriculture continues to grow. America has deteriorated.
Rural areas are harsh studies in contrast.
While agriculture has continued to develop , many farmers have not continued to prosper , and many rural communities that began to decline 60 to 70 years ago continue to decline today. Danbom is in the History Department at North Dakota State University in Fargo. While he has contributed frequently to this field of inquiry, this is his first comprehensive textbook on the subject. You will find his writing easy to read and understand. These will be placed on reserve in the Fischer Ag.