not be preserved. They believe that by preserving the farmland it is not allowing the industry to grow like it should. If industry were to grow then that would create more jobs and promote economic prosperity. Economists believe businesses will not eventually buy up all the farmland. They feel by preserving the farmland there is land that could be producing more goods and services for the public. Farmers produce goods and services but factors can produce more jobs and more goods then a farm. The industries would promote a better economy because there would be more jobs available.The other side to that argument is the fact that the businesses will take up more land if there are no limits. This land even if it is not used to its fullest capacity to farm, is home to several species of wildlife. The other factor is that the businesses or housing developments are likely to create more pollution then a farm. Though farms do use pesticides and tractors the amount they use will not equal the amount of a town. This fact would vary also depending on what kind of farm there used to be in that spot. Over crowding can occur and this can lead to the depletion of natural resources in that area. This could have bad environmental impacts. One impact that could happen several years down the road is that the recourses for factors may disappear. A paper mill may have to close because the number of trees would not be enough to produce paper. This could happen from polluted water and air. The destruction of forests could also cause them to shut down. All of these factors would have social impact on the community. The communities in a once rural area have higher crime rates and more poverty. This can lead to a culture clash (Smith, 2000). The one clash that occurs is that the old mama and papa stores that the locals are use to go out of business. With that occur the locals have adjust a corporate way of life. The data that is on record wi...
