A GRICULTURE in semiarid central Anatolia (Fig. i) is so uniform that it can be described by means of a stereotype-a composite or typical village. The facets included in the description are chosen for their usefulness in determining how this region fits into a world classification of agriculture. The only systematic world classification of agricultural regions based on the inherent qualities of the agriculture practiced is that proposed by Derwent Whittlesey.' The classes themselves are not listed here, but the classification is based on five "functioning forms" :2 "i. The crop and livestock association. 2. The methods used to grow the crops and produce the stock. 3. The intensity of application to the land of labor, capital, and organization, and the outturn of product which results. 4. The disposal of the products for consumption. . . 5. The ensemble of structures used to house and facilitate the farming operations." All these elements are pertinent and observable; some are measurable. In the following description, numerical values, illustrative of average or general conditions, have been given where possible. Some of them can be corroborated by reference to the tables.