Excerpt from Structural Characteristics and Costs of Producing Sheep in the Northcentral States, 1975
States in this region with largest stock sheep populations are Ohio, Iowa, and Minnesota. Arkansas has the smallest population (table Of partiar importance is Ohio which, among all States, ranks tenth in stock sheep numbers. Ohio has nearly 25 percent of the region's total stock sheep.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the multifaceted world of sheep production in the Northcentral States during 1975. It provides an in-depth analysis of the industry's structural characteristics and costs. The author masterfully combines data from interviews with sheep producers and statistical reports to present a comprehensive overview of the sector. The book examines the size and organization of sheep enterprises, highlighting the prevalence of small flocks and family-oriented businesses. It then explores production aspects, including lambing rates, fleece weights, and the disposition of lambs. The author also sheds light on the economic viability of sheep production, analyzing costs and returns for different flock sizes and lamb feeding operations. Beyond its economic focus, the book touches on the role of sheep in utilizing crop residues and maintaining pastures. It highlights the importance of sheep as a supplementary enterprise, contributing to farm income and utilizing resources that might otherwise go to waste. The insights offered by this book are invaluable for understanding the dynamics of sheep production in the Northcentral States during the mid-1970s. It serves as a valuable resource for researchers, policymakers, and anyone interested in the agricultural history and economics of the region. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780260961914_0
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