Von Thünen's isolation

Von Thünen's isolation refers to a theoretical model illustrating how location influences farming and land use around a central market. The model suggests that different types of farms are arranged in concentric zones based on their proximity to the market and the cost of transportation. Farmers choose what to produce based on these factors, balancing land fertility, transportation costs, and crop value. As a result, closer zones focus on perishable or high-value products, while distant zones focus on bulkier, less perishable goods. This helps explain the spatial organization of agriculture around a central trading hub.