History & Traveling

A Critique of New Deal Farm Programs from 1930 - 1950
A Critique of New Deal Farm Programs from 1930 - 1950
This article discusses the primary agricultural legislation passed between 1930 and 1950, which aimed to strengthen the rural farming economy of the United States. Read more...
Changes in Farm Price Support Policies within the LBJ Administration
Changes in Farm Price Support Policies within the LBJ Administration
During this period, there were a few major post-WW2 legislations that significantly adjusted the agriculture export market of the United States, including the 'Food and Agricultural Act of 1965', 'Food... Read more...
‘Production-Flexibility Contract Payments’ Replace 'Farm Deficiency Payments'
‘Production-Flexibility Contract Payments’ Replace 'Farm Deficiency Payments'
The Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform (FAIR) Act of 1996 was a pivotal adjustment for traditional farm policy programs in the United States. This legislation drastically changed the severity of government involvement... Read more...
A ~View~ into Ancient and Modern Agricultural Systems in Israel:
A ~View~ into Ancient and Modern Agricultural Systems in Israel:
The Negev Highlands is a region in the south of Israel that is known for its desert climate; with low levels of precipitation and high levels of evaporation, it is... Read more...