Thünen's Theorem

Thünen's Theorem explains how farmers decide what to grow based on how far their land is from a central market. The closer areas are more expensive to farm because transportation costs are lower, so farmers grow perishable or high-value crops nearby. As the distance increases, transportation costs grow, so farmers tend to produce less perishable, bulkier, or less valuable crops or raise livestock further out. This creates a series of concentric zones around the market, each with different types of agriculture. Essentially, land use patterns are shaped by the costs associated with transporting goods to the market.