THE AGRICULTURE IN USA

THE AGRICULTURE IN USA

The 2% of the population worked in agriculture. , Only 800 thousand people in USA.

THE AGRICULTURE IN USA

In spite of everything, the United States is a very rural country with large areas dedicated to agriculture and livestock (20%).

THE AGRICULTURE IN USA

We are going to find a geometric landscape in the lands.

THE AGRICULTURE IN USA

The majority of the lands are private ...

THE AGRICULTURE IN USA

These farmlands are very mechanized ...

THE AGRICULTURE IN USA

Se habla que la agricultura en Estados Unidos es una agricultura sin agricultores, utilizndose mano de obra sobre todo para la recoleccin. Esta mano de obra es muy barata, ya que se nutre de poblacin inmigrante o tradicionalmente marginada en los Estados Unidos, caso de los negros.

THE AGRICULTURE IN USA

The agriculture in USA is divided in belts.

THE AGRICULTURE IN USA

It is a market agriculture that produces large surpluses. The ranches have a purely business character.

THE AGRICULTURE IN USA

A big part of the profits are dedicated to R & D. Also, a big part of the sales is destined to increase already high productivity.

THE AGRICULTURE IN USA

There is a protectionist system, so the entry of agricultural products from another countries is very limited.

THE AGRICULTURE IN USA

In this way the products of United States don't compete with the agricultural products of other countries within its borders. It assures the standard of life of the American farmers.

THE AGRICULTURE IN USA

On the other hand US agriculture receives subsidies from the State to sell its products to other countries, usually from the Third World, filling its market with Made in USA products. This is a big problem for the poor countries, which can not compete against products that are cheaper.

THE AGRICULTURE IN USA

As a result the rich countries are richer because they can sell their products in their own country and others. While, the poor countries are poorest because the sale of their products is very difficult.