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Agriculture in Developed Countries
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Commercial Gardening and Fruit Farming
Commercial Gardening and Fruit Farming
Characteristics:
Fruit farming is the predominant type of agriculture. It needs long growing seasons and humid climate. Sometimes they are sold to be bought fresh but will remain to be mainly canned and processed. 
Crops:
Apples 
asparagus 
cherries 
lettuce
mushroom 
tomatoes

Where is it found 
This type of farming is found in Southeastern United States. It can also be found in areas like New England (where specialty farming is increasing in popularity)
Pros/Cons 
One of the most important pros is its beneficial to Urban Areas of New York, Philadelphia, Washington among other states in the US. 
Labor costs are an increasing problem because of the problems faced because of workers( often from Mexico and legal status problems). 
The idea of a limited but increasing demand which will lead to higher cost to consumers.
Important Terms 
Truck farming- Production of of produce that developing countries demand and are mostly sold to be frozen or packaged 
Specialty farming- form of truck farming where farms grow crops with limited but increasing demand among affluent consumers. 
Mediterranean Agriculture
Mediterranean Agriculture  
Characteristics
Mediterranean agriculture will border the sea and are on west coasts of continents.
Crops 
Important crops are Olives
are grapes. Grapes for wine will be from this area. Other Fruits and vegetables are produced in the area. Something even more important would be the growing of cereals specifically wheat. 
Where is it found:
Southern Europe
North Africa
western Asia 
southwestern Australia 
Sometimes
California 
central chile south africa   
Pros
The production of olives is necessary for cooking oil. Cons
Transhumance and the possible decrease in income during seasons. Global warming influenced. 

Important Terms
Horticulture- growing of fruits and vegetables and flowers 


Mixed crop and livestock farming.
Mixed crop and livestock farming.
characteristic:The most common form of commercial agriculture in the US.
Crops:Pigs,Cattle,Corn, Corn Belt,Soybeans.
Pros:This permits farmers to distribute the workload more evenly through the year.
Cons:A mix of crops and livestock reduces seasonal variations in income.
Important Terms:Corn Belt,a region of the Midwestern United States 
 
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Life Stock Ranching
Life Stock Ranching
Characteristics:This form of agriculture is adapted to semiarid or arid land.
Crops:Sheep and Cattle
Where is it found:In developed countries were the vegetation is too sparse and soil too  poor to support crops.
Pros:It has lower operating costs.
Cons:Generates lower incomes per area of land.
Important terms:Ranching,Commercial grazing of livestock over an extensive area.
Semiarid,a climate or place that is partially arid.
Dairy Farming
Dairy Farming
Characteristics
Dairy Farming is the most important agriculture practiced on farms near largest urban areas in northeastern United states. Are often closer to markets and will raise cattle for milk production. 
Crops :
Cows: dairy 
Where is it
Dairy farming can be found closer to markets. Farms like these are located in northeastern United States, South and East Asia, and Southeastern Canada.  
Pros/Cons 
Dairy Farming is difficult for farmers because of the cost of winter feed for animals, the labor intensive lives cows lead, and the freshness and quality of the dairy. As a result will lead to cheese, butter, and condensed milk.  
Important term 
milk shed-  the ring surrounding a city from which milk can be supplied without spoiling 
Grain Farming
Grain Farming
Characteristics:  Crops on a grain farm is grown primarily for the consumption rather than by livestock. Commercial grain farmers sell their outputs to manufacturers of food products. The most important crop grown is wheat, used to make bread flour. Wheat can be stored easily without spoiling and can be transported easily.The US is by far the largest wheat producer among developed countries, but ranks third behind India and China. Developing countries accounted for more than 1/2 of wheat production in 2010, compared to 1/4th in 1960. Individuals have 2 sets of fields - one spring wheat belt and winter wheat belt. The two regions require the same machinery, so equipment costs are high. Wheat is grown to a considerable extent for international trade and the world leading export. The US and Canada account for half the world's wheat exports.    
Crops: Wheat, corn, oats, barley, rice, and millet.
Where is it found?:  Commercial Grain Farming is found in regions that are too dry for mixed crop and livestock agriculture. In North America large-scale grain production is found in: Kansas, Colorado, Oklahoma, the Dakotas, Montana, southern Saskatchewan in Canada, and the Palouse region in Washington State. 
Pros/Cons: Wheat can be stored very easily without spoiling and can be transported long distances. Also, the production of grains is evenly split between developing and developed countries. The cost of equipment for grain farming is relatively high.   
Important Terms: Reaper, combine, winter wheat, and spring wheat.
 
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Characteristics:
Fruit farming is the predominant type of agriculture. It needs long growing seasons and humid climate. Sometimes they are sold to be bought fresh but will remain to be mainly canned and processed.
Crops:
Apples
asparagus
cherries
lettuce
mushroom
tomatoes

Where is it found
This type of farming is found in Southeastern United States. It can also be found in areas like New England (where specialty farming is increasing in popularity)
Pros/Cons
One of the most important pros is its beneficial to Urban Areas of New York, Philadelphia, Washington among other states in the US.
Labor costs are an increasing problem because of the problems faced because of workers( often from Mexico and legal status problems).
The idea of a limited but increasing demand which will lead to higher cost to consumers.
Important Terms
Truck farming- Production of of produce that developing countries demand and are mostly sold to be frozen or packaged
Specialty farming- form of truck farming where farms grow crops with limited but increasing demand among affluent consumers.

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Characteristics
Mediterranean agriculture will border the sea and are on west coasts of continents.
Crops
Important crops are Olives
are grapes. Grapes for wine will be from this area. Other Fruits and vegetables are produced in the area. Something even more important would be the growing of cereals specifically wheat.
Where is it found:
Southern Europe
North Africa
western Asia
southwestern Australia
Sometimes
California
central chile south africa
Pros
The production of olives is necessary for cooking oil. Cons
Transhumance and the possible decrease in income during seasons. Global warming influenced.

Important Terms
Horticulture- growing of fruits and vegetables and flowers

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characteristic:The most common form of commercial agriculture in the US.
Crops:Pigs,Cattle,Corn, Corn Belt,Soybeans.
Pros:This permits farmers to distribute the workload more evenly through the year.
Cons:A mix of crops and livestock reduces seasonal variations in income.
Important Terms:Corn Belt,a region of the Midwestern United States

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Characteristics:This form of agriculture is adapted to semiarid or arid land.
Crops:Sheep and Cattle
Where is it found:In developed countries were the vegetation is too sparse and soil too  poor to support crops.
Pros:It has lower operating costs.
Cons:Generates lower incomes per area of land.
Important terms:Ranching,Commercial grazing of livestock over an extensive area.
Semiarid,a climate or place that is partially arid.

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Characteristics
Dairy Farming is the most important agriculture practiced on farms near largest urban areas in northeastern United states. Are often closer to markets and will raise cattle for milk production.
Crops :
Cows: dairy
Where is it
Dairy farming can be found closer to markets. Farms like these are located in northeastern United States, South and East Asia, and Southeastern Canada.
Pros/Cons
Dairy Farming is difficult for farmers because of the cost of winter feed for animals, the labor intensive lives cows lead, and the freshness and quality of the dairy. As a result will lead to cheese, butter, and condensed milk.
Important term
milk shed-  the ring surrounding a city from which milk can be supplied without spoiling

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Characteristics:  Crops on a grain farm is grown primarily for the consumption rather than by livestock. Commercial grain farmers sell their outputs to manufacturers of food products. The most important crop grown is wheat, used to make bread flour. Wheat can be stored easily without spoiling and can be transported easily.The US is by far the largest wheat producer among developed countries, but ranks third behind India and China. Developing countries accounted for more than 1/2 of wheat production in 2010, compared to 1/4th in 1960. Individuals have 2 sets of fields - one spring wheat belt and winter wheat belt. The two regions require the same machinery, so equipment costs are high. Wheat is grown to a considerable extent for international trade and the world leading export. The US and Canada account for half the world's wheat exports.
Crops: Wheat, corn, oats, barley, rice, and millet.
Where is it found?:  Commercial Grain Farming is found in regions that are too dry for mixed crop and livestock agriculture. In North America large-scale grain production is found in: Kansas, Colorado, Oklahoma, the Dakotas, Montana, southern Saskatchewan in Canada, and the Palouse region in Washington State.
Pros/Cons: Wheat can be stored very easily without spoiling and can be transported long distances. Also, the production of grains is evenly split between developing and developed countries. The cost of equipment for grain farming is relatively high.
Important Terms: Reaper, combine, winter wheat, and spring wheat.