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As of recent estimates, approximately 40 million acres of farmland in the United States have been developed for urban use, which represents about 10% of the nation's total farmland. This development pressure is driven by factors such as population growth, urban expansion, and infrastructure projects. The loss of farmland can impact food production and local ecosystems, prompting discussions about land use policies and sustainable development practices.
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How much of the Southern farmland was owned by blacks by 1880?
ten %
Manufacturing was first developed in which economic region of the US?
midwest
What are the first major cities in the US developed along?
the first major cities in the united states developed along waterways or either water routes.
Where was the majority of civil was fought?
If this question means: "where was most of the US Civil War battles fought?" then the answer was in Virginia. Virginia's proximity to the Union borders and the Confederacy's capital of Richmond, Virginia was an invitation for many conflicts in Virginia. Aside from the location of Virginia, it was also a rich farmland that helped supply with food for much of the war.
Who developed a major steel monopoly in the US during the 19th century?
J.P Morgan
How much of Vermont is farmland?
According to the US Department of Agriculture approximately 21% of the total land area in Vermont is farmland.
What part of the US have rich farmland?
The part of the US that has rich farmland is the Southeast.
Why does the US have such productive farmland?
The US has productive farmland due to various factors like fertile soil, favorable climate conditions, advanced agricultural practices, access to technology and research, and a well-developed infrastructure for transportation and distribution of agricultural products. These factors contribute to high yields and efficiency in farming operations.
How much farmland is there in Greece?
Lots
Does Norway have much farmland?
yes
How much farm land is in the US is developed every year?
20%
What part of the us would you probably find more farmland the middle or in the northeastern part of the U S?
you would most likely find more farmland in the middle part of the US....
How much percent of Brazil is Farmland?
7.82% of 8,514,877 sq km= 665 863.381 sq km is farmland
Where do you find out how much unused or fallow farmland is available in the US?
Records on the amount of unused or fallow farmland are kept by the United States Department of Agriculture, commonly called the USDA. Each state also has a department of agriculture that maintains records for that state.
How many square miles of farmland in the US?
According to USDA, there were 922,095,840 acres of farmland in 2007. This converts to 1.44 million square miles.
How much of the us is made up of farmland?
About 44% of the total land area in the United States is farmland, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This land is used for growing crops, raising livestock, and other agricultural activities that contribute to the country's food supply.
Some Midwestern farmland in the US is covered by?
It is mostly covered by prairies
