Biological Systems Engineering
Date of this Version
1946
Abstract
Fluctuation in the number of farms since the start of the century reflects economic trends, drouth effects and the results of increasing mechanization, particularly since 1935.
The 1945 figures also show the influence of land taken out of production for use as air bases, ordnance plants and ammuition depots. No doubt some of this will be returned eventually to agricultural uses. Since the buildings were removed from this land during the war some new sets probably. will be constructed when individual ownership is obtained again. Such activities present excellent opportunities for developing farmsteads efficiently and attractively arranged; buildings designed to meet present day agricultural needs but still flexible enough to permit possible future changes without undue cost; and the design and construction of homes which contribute to satisfactory farm living.
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Bioresource and Agricultural Engineering Commons, Civil and Environmental Engineering Commons