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Gale, Fred – Rural Development Perspectives, 1993
Trends over the last decade show an increase in the average age of farmers and a steady decline in the number of young people entering farming. These trends will have adverse effects on rural economies and communities. It is unlikely that current government programs can reverse trends toward large corporate farms. (KS)
Descriptors: Age, Agricultural Trends, Census Figures, Economic Factors
