Determinants of perceived agricultural chemical risk in three watersheds in the Midwestern United States

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This article examines the perceived relationship between chemical application on crops and human health by farmers in the Midwestern United States. The authors, stating that individual farmers are economically dependent on chemicals, maintain farmers did not view agricultural chemicals as a threat to human health regardless of contrary scientific information.

United States, Health aspects, Agriculture, Midwestern States, Agricultural chemicals, Midwestern United States

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Farm-level constraints on agri-environmental scheme participation: a transactional perspective

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An argument is presented in support of a one-stop shopping approach to implementing the European Union's agricultural conservation policies. This approach would reduce overhead costs associated with multiple schemes with varying objectives, and would establish a less confusing process for farmer participation.

European Union, Planning, Agricultural policy, Agricultural ecology, Agricultural conservation

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Foxes and foxhunting on farms in Wiltshire: a case study

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This article analyzes the opinions of farmers in Wiltshire, England, concerning their perceptions of foxes as pest Farmers were asked their opinions on control methods such as fox-hunting and shooting.

United Kingdom, Case studies, Social policy, Environmental aspects, Pests, Control, Fox-hunting, Fox hunting, Red fox, Pest control, Shooting, Wiltshire, England

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