CHAPTER XI 



OUTLOOK 



The outlook for the agriculture and country life 

 of New York is determined by its position, contribu- 

 tory population, and topography. 



In position and population it occupies a commer- 

 cial center. We cannot foresee any great shift in the 

 commercial relationships, as harbors, waterways, nat- 

 ural lines of communication, do not change. The 

 State will be called on for additional supplies to feed 

 and clothe immense local populations. The popula- 

 tions "will increase. The open country will be con- 

 stantly invaded by these vast urban interests, and a 

 special kind of rural life will develoj), in close touch 

 with the movements and affairs of large centers of 

 population. 



The natural diversity of the State, insured by its 

 topography, recpiires that a wide range of products 

 will continue to be grown. We cannot predict an 

 Empire State predominantly devoted to fruits, vege- 

 tables, dairy products, or other particular lines. 

 Special types of farming will undoubtedly increase 

 in importance, to meet the needs of near-by popula- 

 tions, such as the growing of flowers, ornamentals, 

 classes of vegetables and other products for which 

 sufficient consumption can be secured only in a thickly 



settled region. 



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