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Page 506
... farming recurred several times : good weather and high- production years were followed by periods of drought , eco- nomic ruin , and serious soil erosion . The worst drought and resultant soil degradation occurred during the 1930s in ...
... farming recurred several times : good weather and high- production years were followed by periods of drought , eco- nomic ruin , and serious soil erosion . The worst drought and resultant soil degradation occurred during the 1930s in ...
Page 507
... farming . ( The most fertile lands were frequently used to grow cash crops - namely , cotton and peanuts for foreign markets . ) Furthermore , Sa- helian farmers began reworking the marginal land within one to five years , whereas they ...
... farming . ( The most fertile lands were frequently used to grow cash crops - namely , cotton and peanuts for foreign markets . ) Furthermore , Sa- helian farmers began reworking the marginal land within one to five years , whereas they ...
Page 679
... farming lands elsewhere are being used to support wildlife and outdoor recreation . In general plan- ning for conservation of natural resources , intensive use and high production in those areas best suited for farming must be ...
... farming lands elsewhere are being used to support wildlife and outdoor recreation . In general plan- ning for conservation of natural resources , intensive use and high production in those areas best suited for farming must be ...
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