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may be purchased fresh, frozen, or in cans. Because these are large stores, which have
operations in many states, produce may be shipped in from other locations around the
United States or imported from foreign countries. In this way the shelves can contain
“fresh” fruits and vegetables almost all year long.
Produce that is perishable or is likely to store better under cool or cold conditions
is placed in either the refrigerator or freezer as soon as it is brought home. Because
of the ability to keep food under these conditions, it is typically purchased only
once a week. In addition other food items such as bread, cereals, frozen and fresh
meals, and the like are available along with other needed, nonedible items used in
the home.
1.3.5 Farm Tools
Steve owns five tractors, a field cultivator, a combine, a sickle mower with conditioner,
hay rake, baler and sprayer. He also has a large truck that is used to transport grain to
local markets. Motorized equipment, mostly tractors, is powered by diesel engines.
There are also a number of electric motors that are used to supply feed to the hogs,
pump water for the house and animals, fans for drying grain and to power augers
used to move grain from trucks and trailers to bens and vise versa. All Steve's equip-
ment combined is worth $750,000.
Water for the farm comes from a well that is capped and covered by a concrete
block house (Fig. 1.49) .Water is pumped, using a submerged electric pump, to the
house and for animals from this source. As long as there is electricity the farm is self-
sufficient in terms of water.
Figure 1.49. Farm well.
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