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Published on: April 30, 2016

Is there an agrarian imperative?

Henry P Cole

    Journal of Agromedicine
    |April 22, 2010
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    Summary
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    The agrarian imperative is not a genetic instinct driving farmers to keep land. Success across generations relies on economic, cultural, and social capital, not just genetics.

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    How to Create Conditioned Taste Aversion for Grazing Ground Covers in Woody Crops with Small Ruminants
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    How to Create Conditioned Taste Aversion for Grazing Ground Covers in Woody Crops with Small Ruminants

    Published on: April 30, 2016

    Area of Science:

    • Behavioral Ecology
    • Sociology
    • Agricultural Science

    Background:

    • Examines the 'agrarian imperative' theory, suggesting a genetic drive for land retention in farmers.
    • Contrasts this with research indicating environmental and social factors shape behavior more than basic instincts.

    Discussion:

    • Human behavior, including farming practices, is significantly modified by the cerebral cortex, enabling self-reflection and determination.
    • Argues that economic, cultural, and social capital are the primary drivers of successful multi-generational farm operations, not innate genetic predispositions.

    Key Insights:

    • Refutes the notion of a genetically programmed agrarian instinct.
    • Highlights the crucial role of accessible capital resources in sustaining farming legacies.
    • Connects the distribution of capital to the evolution of human societal structures.

    Outlook:

    • Current large-scale agriculture, while efficient, faces vulnerabilities to pandemics and infrastructure failures.
    • Proposes a critical need to maintain small-scale farmers skilled in diverse cultivation for long-term food system resilience.