A hundred years ago, 38% of Americans lived and worked on the farm; today, it is less than two percent. The impact of that change has been massive; the economist
Joseph Stiglitz writes in Vanity Fair this month that the last Great Depression was caused by industrialization of agriculture, a "structural change in the real economy."
Agriculture had been a victim of its own success. In 1900, it took a large portion of the U.S. population to produce enough food for the country as a whole. Then came a revolution in agriculture that would gain pace throughout the century—better seeds, better fertilizer, better farming practices, along with widespread mechanization. Today, 2 percent of Americans produce more food than we can consume.
Check out our December Eat Smart... It's in the Garden Newsletter. This months Newsletter is full of information and recaps from all the great gardening projects from across the State! Everyone had a successful fall and we look forward to all the exciting events coming up this winter and spring! 
A hundred years ago, 38% of Americans lived and worked on the farm; today, it is less than two percent. The impact of that change has been massive; the economist Joseph Stiglitz writes in Vanity Fair this month that the last Great Depression was caused by industrialization of agriculture, a "structural change in the real economy."
As part of her child obesity project, first lady Michelle Obama announced yesterday that students, teachers, and parents -- joining with the organization National Geographic Kids -- broke the Guinness world record for most people doing jumping jacks in a 24-hour period.
