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Energy Problems, Conservation, and Extension/Research Needs for Northeastern Agriculture

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 May 2017

George B. Rogers  and
George E. Frick
George B. Rogers
Affiliation:
Commodity Economics Division, Economic Research Service, USDA, Washington, D.C.
George E. Frick
Affiliation:
Commodity Economics Division, Economic Research Service, USDA, University of New Hampshire
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The purposes of this paper are: (1) to outline some of the reasons for the energy problem and to discuss current philosophies for solving it, (2) to evaluate energy use in Northeastern agriculture, particularly in production, (3) to suggest some possibilities for conserving energy, and (4) to delineate some areas for future extension and research activities.

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Energy and Transportation Issues in the Northeast
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Journal of the Northeastern Agricultural Economics Council , Volume 6 , Issue 2 , October 1977 , pp. 42 - 55
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Copyright © Northeastern Agricultural and Resource Economics Association 

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The views expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent those of the Department of Agriculture.

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