challenges for commercial farmers (von thunen)

Question 1

Whats the von thunen model

Answer 1

according to the model, a commercial farmer initially considers which crops to cultivate and which animals to raise based on market location

-the cost of land versus the cost of transportation to the market

Question 2

order of the von thunen model

Answer 2

city
horticulture and dairy
forestry
crop otation
enclosed fields
3 field
grazing

Question 3

horticulture and dairying=

Answer 3

market orientated gardens and milk producers-

expensive to deliver and needs to reach maket quickly because perishable

Question 4

forestry=

Answer 4

woodlots, where timber was cut for construction and feul

-difficult to transport (weight)

Question 5

crop rotation, enclosed fields, 3 field

Answer 5

used for vaious crops and for pasture

Question 6

grazing=

Answer 6

last ring devoted to animal grazing

-needs alot of land

Question 7

how could the model vary

Answer 7

1) topography

2) social customs and government policies

Question 8

how can topography alter the von thunhen model

Answer 8

a river or mountains can alter transportation costs

Question 9

how can social customs and government policies alter the von thunen model?

Answer 9

influence attractiveness of plants and animals for a commercial farmer