Economic and Spatial Organization of Agriculture

Flashcards covering key concepts in the economic and spatial organization of agriculture.

Subistence farming

Crops and livestock are grown primarily to feed the farmer, family, and community with limited surplus available for sale.

Commercial farming

Crops and livestock are produced primarily for sale in the global market with the aim of making a profit.

Monocropping (Monoculture)

The cultivation of one or two crops that are rotated seasonally, maximizing efficiency and yields.

Agribusiness

The large-scale system including production, processing, distribution, financing, and research related to agricultural products.

Economies of Scale

Cost effectiveness achieved through large-scale farming, resulting in lower prices for supplies and technologies.

Technological Advances in Agriculture

Improvements that increase operating costs but enhance agricultural efficiency and carrying capacity.

Commodity Chains

Complex networks that link agricultural production with distribution to consumers.

Bid-Rent Theory

The concept that land value is influenced by its proximity to the market; more accessible land is more expensive.