Farming on the Edge - MLRA no. Ranging through eight states, this MLRA covers 20,090 square miles. About 53 percent of this MLRA is in hardwoods and pine forests, most of which are in small holdings.
Woodlands support various wood products, hunting and other recreation.
Use of woodlands for residential development is increasing. About 12 percent of the area is in crops and pasture. Forage crops for dairy cattle are grown on most of the cropland. Truck crops , small fruits and apples are grown near the larger towns and cities. The market value per acre ranks this MLRA as 14th among the 127 MLRAs threatened by development .