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| Wachenheim, Cheryl J.; Rathge, Richard W.. |
| Tension between farm operators and their surrounding neighbors within rural communities continues to escalate as residents become increasingly removed from production agriculture. An expanding gap exists between public perceptions of the effects of the structure and production practices of modern agriculture, and reality. Combined with a shrinking farm population and support base, misperceptions may have important consequences for farm legislation and regulations. Obtaining knowledge about how the public views agriculture is a necessary step in correcting misperceptions and may help the industry and policy makers understand the beliefs and values of the populace. Collecting information about perceptions of agriculture among residents of the North... |
| Tipo: Working or Discussion Paper |
Palavras-chave: Perceptions; Rural issues; Agriculture; Structural change; Environment; Institutional and Behavioral Economics. |
| Ano: 2000 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/23541 |
