After tobacco: after nearly exhausting his farm, one tobacco farmer finds support in the local community for diversified organic crops
Article Abstract:
A former tobacco farmer recounts his experiences of diversification into new farming activities after exhausting his land through intensive farming techniques in order to make enough money to survive. The reasons behind his decision to establish an organic food cooperative are discussed, and the success of this business, which now feeds around 85 to 90 families each year, is detailed. The importance of assisting tobacco farmers with their efforts to diversify is highlighted.
Publication Name: Forum for Applied Research and Public Policy
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0887-8218
Year: 1999
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Saving the family farm
Article Abstract:
The fall in the number of family farms in the US raises issues of ownership, equality, fulfillment, diversity and community that present a challenge for society as a whole. It is clear that policies designed to revitalize family farming and farm communities can only be successful if they are integrated with environmental goals. The decline of family farm and ranch communities cannot be reversed by making available large sums of money in the form of federal subsidies.
Publication Name: Forum for Applied Research and Public Policy
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0887-8218
Year: 1999
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