The von Thunen model of agricultural land use states all of the following except that __________.

In the von Thünen model, land nearest the city is most valuable because it has the lowest transportation costs. Perishable goods are grown close to the city, and farming locations depend partly on the cost of transporting products. Therefore, the model does not say the epicenter is the least profitable land for farming; it is generally the most profitable location.

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