Residence and Farm Experience Influence Perception of Agriculture: A Survey of North Central Residents

Cheryl Wachenheim () and Richard Rathge

Rural America/ Rural Development Perspectives, 2002, vol. 16, issue 4

Abstract: Inhabitants of the North Central region have a favorable view of agriculture, regarding farmers as beneficial to the local economy and good environmental stewards. Survey respondents felt that existing environmental regulations are appropriate; that consolidation of agriculture will hurt the environment, society, and local economies; and that government should do more to help local farmers stay in business. Rural nonfarm residents, versus those residing on a farm or in a town or city, were more convinced of farmers’ positive impact on the local economy, but were less concerned about the effect of farm consolidation.

Keywords: Agricultural and Food Policy; Community/Rural/Urban Development (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2002
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.289508

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