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Download full textO'Sullivan, John M. – Rural South: Preparing for the Challenges of the 21st Century, 2000
The loss of small farms in the South was dramatic from 1987 to 1997, with family farming becoming an increasingly rare phenomenon. Small farms are important to the local economic base. They purchase inputs locally, keep the tax base low, and reduce the need for public services. Diversity among farm managers is increasing in the South, with greater…
Descriptors: Adult Farmer Education, Agricultural Trends, Community Development, Futures (of Society)
