Beyond the Amber Waves of Grain: An Examination of Social and Economic Restructuring in the Heartland

by Paul Lasley

This book explores the large-scale impacts of economic restructuring in the Midwest in response to the 1980s farm crisis. Drawing upon detailed surveys from twelve north-central states, the authors offer a comprehensive view of farm restructuring and its social, economic, and political consequences. The study goes beyond the farm gate to look at the broader implications of those changes for agriculture policy, related industries, and areas still dependent...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0367166658
• ISBN13: 9780367166656
• Release Date: June 2023
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 274 Pages