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> we're going to need every calorie we can get hold of to prevent mass starvation

Then we should begin transferring animal agricultural lands to plant agricultural lands because plant agriculture produces more calories per acreage.

Kansas is perfect for growing many legumes, grains, and vegetables. Instead it is largely used to grow beef and dairy.

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If you look at the above street views posted, you will see that the area surrounding the farm and feedlot are being used for grain. Also, note that those two operations are about 20 miles apart, with no other large cattle operation between the two (you can follow the street view and see for yourself).

The point is that Kansas is used largely for plant agricultural, and actually isn't wall to wall cattle production.

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