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[sumisu]

Yes, good points.

Also interesting was the switch from farm fertilizers to grass fertilizers, as small farms, particularly in the east and near cities, disappeared after World War II, being replaced by homes and the American dream to have green grass lawns.

Here is a picture of a former potato farm in Levittown, Long Island, New York.



I was visiting a family at a condo today. The lady of the house told me that her lawn was treated today to prevent the growth of dandelions. The lawns on two sides have a vegetable garden in between; no doubt that the garden was compromised by these chemicals. I was disgusted, but remained silent.

Let's wait another five years to see the prices of oil and gas and their effect on large farming operations.

sumi