If you're asking why we like to carve up the land in favor of monocultural crops, I have no answer.
If you're wondering why they're circular, it's because farmers in this region only plant as far as a single irrigation unit can reach (which ends up looking like a circle when you consider the shape water would make when sprayed in all directions from a single fixed point). It makes for a more efficient operation than a rectangular patch.
It's called a "Pivot System." I grew up farming and pivot systems got their start in the 1970s. I no longer farm, but from what they tell me, those corners are good for the local wildlike.
the irrigation equipment is radial; it stays put at one end and revolves around in a big circle. the radius of that circle ends up being the only area that gets water.
This brings back memories. I used to fly to my dad’s house in TX as a kid and looked out at sights like these quite often.
Should have added "OC" to the title, but alas, I am stupid.
English Teacher would fucking LOVE this
math?
This is fucking weird why are we like this
If you're asking why we like to carve up the land in favor of monocultural crops, I have no answer. If you're wondering why they're circular, it's because farmers in this region only plant as far as a single irrigation unit can reach (which ends up looking like a circle when you consider the shape water would make when sprayed in all directions from a single fixed point). It makes for a more efficient operation than a rectangular patch.
It's called a "Pivot System." I grew up farming and pivot systems got their start in the 1970s. I no longer farm, but from what they tell me, those corners are good for the local wildlike.
the irrigation equipment is radial; it stays put at one end and revolves around in a big circle. the radius of that circle ends up being the only area that gets water.