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Agricultural Economists in Rural Development: Responsibilities, Opportunities, Risks, and Payoffs

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  28 April 2015

James R. Nelson
Affiliation:
Department of Agricultural Economics, Oklahoma State University
Gerald A. Doeksen
Affiliation:
Department of Agricultural Economics, Oklahoma State University

Extract

Rural development research and extension activities directly impact approximately 100 million U.S. farm and nonfarm residents; whereas, commercial agricultural programs directly impact about 6 million farm residents (U.S. Department of Commerce, b). Based on this fact, it is difficult to understand why rural development research and extension programs are often listed last when priorities for funding are discussed.

Type
Invited Papers and Discussions
Copyright
Copyright © Southern Agricultural Economics Association 1983

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