Stimulation of Food Production Under Reclamation Projects (Classic Reprint): Hearings Before the Committee on Irrigation of Arid Lands; House of ... the Production of Food Upon Private and - Softcover

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Boost food production on reclamation lands with this pivotal hearing record. Learn how a proposed bill aims to stimulate crop growth on private and public lands within federal irrigation projects, guided by the Interior Department and the Reclamation Service.

Through committee discussions and expert testimony from officials, the document lays out the bill’s goals, key provisions, and the practical steps proposed to deliver water, manage land use, and support farmers during a critical period. It presents the balancing act between public investment, private land use, and the government’s responsibility to ensure productive irrigation and food supply.

• Details of the bill’s measures to furnish water for irrigation and how charges would be determined.


• How uncultivated lands within reclamation projects might be leased or cultivated under government supervision.


• Discussion of financing, repayment, and the government’s role in supporting agricultural improvements.


• Insights into the tensions between private ownership, public lands, and project administration.

Ideal for readers of early 20th‑century policy and agricultural administration, offering a window into how lawmakers approached food production during a pivotal era.

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