A young farmer purchases some land in a relatively arid area and is interested in earning a reasonable profit for many years. Which of the following strategies would best allow the farmer to achieve such a goal?

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Selecting crops adapted to arid areas would be the best strategy for a young farmer who has purchased land in an arid area. This would ensure that the crops can survive with the limited water resources available and would require less irrigation, reducing the farmer's costs. Additionally, these crops are likely to be in demand in the local market, as they are well-suited to the local climate. Establishing an extensive irrigation system may be expensive and not sustainable in the long-term, while using fertilizers and finding ways to sell all parts of crop plants may not directly address the challenge of cultivating crops in an arid region. Converting hillsides into fields may not be feasible or cost-effective in all cases, and may also cause soil erosion and other environmental issues.

A Young Farmer Purchases Some Land in a Relatively Arid