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Neumann, Pamela D.; Krahn, Harvey J.; Krogman, Naomi T.; Thomas, Barb R. – Rural Sociology, 2007
In this paper we hypothesize that farmers with a stronger valuation of family farming will be more resistant to converting farmland to tree plantations. Our survey data analysis from 106 farmers in northern Alberta reveals that general opposition to trees on farmland is the strongest predictor of farmers' resistance to the establishment of poplar…
Descriptors: Income, Incentives, Foreign Countries, Data Analysis
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Hall, Alan; Mogyorody, Veronika – Rural Sociology, 2007
This paper seeks to explain variations in gender participation in farm production and decision-making through an analysis of organic farm types, sizes, and orientations. Based on both survey and case study data, the analysis shows that female farmers on vegetable farms and mixed livestock/cash crop farms are more likely to be involved in farm…
Descriptors: Sex Role, Sex Stereotypes, Gender Issues, Foreign Countries