There are fewer farmers in the United States today than 200 years ago because of
A) increases in farm technology.
B) increased government regulations in farming.
C) an elastic demand for food.
D) environmental programs designed to reduce soil erosion.

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Increases in farm technology have led to increased efficiency and productivity, allowing a smaller number of farmers to produce more food. This has led to a significant reduction in the number of farmers in the United States over the past 200 years.

There Are Fewer Farmers in the United States Today Than