Farmland preservation policy and programs

Journal Article · Sun Jul 01 04:00:00 EDT 1984 · Nat. Resour. J.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6276917

Rose, J G

After reviewing the arguments supporting and opposing the idea that there is a crisis in farmland preservation, the author concludes that long-range world population projections make the need for preservation clear. Evidence that the supply of farmland is declining at the same time that world-wide demand for agricultural products is increasing cannot be balanced by increased crop yields in the future. The US will be depending upon agricultural products to restore its balance of trade. Short-term pressures for individual profit from farmland conversion and development call for public policies that encourage preservation. The public consensus for such a policy will be difficult to develop as long as agricultural surpluses are a problem. One solution is for the government to purchase excess land and establish a land bank. 126 references.

• Research Organization: Rutgers Univ., New Brunswick, NJ
• OSTI ID: 6276917
• Journal Information: Nat. Resour. J.; (United States), Journal Name: Nat. Resour. J.; (United States) Vol. 24:3; ISSN NRJOA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
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AGRICULTURE
FARMS
GOVERNMENT POLICIES
INDUSTRY
LAND RESOURCES
LAND USE
LEGAL ASPECTS
PUBLIC POLICY
RESOURCE CONSERVATION
RESOURCE DEPLETION
TRADE