Question

What best describes the development of farming in the United States by 1859

Answer 1

Modern agriculture in the United States is best described as increasingly specialized (concentrating on limited numbers of crops or types of animals). Although mixed crop and livestock farming still exists, more and more farms concentrate on one or a few crops and animals. Examples include dairy farming, corn and soybean farms, pig-raising operations, specialized vegetable farming around cities, and large-scale wheat production.