DEDICATIONThis dissertation is dedicated to Mr. Mark J. Lamon. My passion for agriculture was found working on the Lamon family farm, and it continues to this day. Many were the hours spent discussing farming and agriculture with Mr. Lamon, and the lessons I learned were put to use in the development of this dissertation. Thank you, Mark.
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