The Financial Aspects of Agriculture

Abstract

Any study of agriculture is a complete course in economics, politics and sociology. Agriculture is not only a means of securing a livelihood but also a way of living. There area few places where this combination is more clear or important. There is need of showing differences between agriculture and industry in Oregon, but no need to hold that the factors affecting it are peculiar to Oregon. Likewise there is no need of proving that there is an "agricultural problem". That there is a problem is admitted in both industrial and political circles. Disagreement arises in stating the scope of the problem, and in the attempt at solution. This study is an attempt to offer an understanding of the financial aspects of agriculture, dealing particularly with the state of Oregon, and general with agriculture throughout the United States.