农业危机

农业危机是指农业衰退、农产品价格低、农民收入低微而导致农场破产、农民家庭破裂、农民自杀率增加的一段时期。在美国,最近的农业危机发生在20世纪80年代[1][2][3]。妇女选择前往城市寻找非农业工作赚取较高薪金,对维持农场经营发挥了重要作用。

参考文献

  1. ^ Steve Huntley. "Winter of Despair Hits the Farm Belt," U.S. News & World Report v100 January 20, 1986, 21-23
  2. ^ Joshua Hammer. "Double Slaying in Rural Minnesota Spotlights Distress of America's Debt-Ridden Farmers", People Weekly, v20 October 31, 1983, 129-131
  3. ^ Bob McBride. "Broken Heartland: Farm Crisis in the Midwest", The Nation, v242 February 8, 1986, 132-133.