Explore the 1926 annual progress report from the New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station. See how early 20th‑century research tied farms to state needs and policy.
This edition highlights the station’s shift into agricultural economics, funded in part by the Purnell Act. It describes statewide surveys, cost studies, and marketing questions that shaped farming in New Hampshire. The report also covers practical results from field trials, soil work, and animal health, showing how research informed farm choices across the state.
- Learn how a broad, state‑wide economic survey was conducted and what it revealed about production, distribution, and local markets.
- See advances in soil fertility work, field plots, and efforts to restore worn‑out hay lands to support farm productivity.
- Read about crop trials in apples, pears, peaches, and other fruits, plus factors affecting yield and growth.
- Understand how poultry, cattle nutrition, and electricity use on farms were studied to improve efficiency and welfare.
Ideal for readers of agricultural history, policy researchers, and students seeking a window into early cooperative farming science and its impact on New Hampshire.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers researchers the results of the New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station's first year of work funded by the Purnell Act. The publication details the forward movement of the station into the field of agricultural economics, such as state-wide consumption surveys and commercial apple orchard surveys, to meet the challenges of an evolving agricultural landscape. This book will be of interest to agricultural researchers and historians, especially those studying the development of the discipline in the wake of the Purnell Act. It provides a unique glimpse into agricultural research at a time of major change, making it an invaluable addition to the ongoing conversation about the role of agricultural research in meeting the challenges of the 20th century. 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 9781332242863_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332242863
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332242863
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Etat : Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 56 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 26067647/2
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