Concepts Involved in Defining and Identifying Farms (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Richard Jay Foote

 
9780260467980: Concepts Involved in Defining and Identifying Farms (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Concepts Involved in Defining and Identifying Farms

A clear look at how farms are defined and why those definitions matter for policy, data, and real-world farming. This book examines proposals, debates, and implications around what counts as a farm and how rural economies are measured.

The author surveys a range of ideas—from narrow to broad definitions—and shows how different classifications can change who qualifies for programs, how data is collected, and what counts as farm production. It also discusses the evolving role of data systems, census classifications, and the need for timely, practical information for analysts and decision-makers.
  • How a farm is defined and why the definition affects policy, census data, and research
  • Various proposed farm categories and what they imply for counting and analysis
  • The link between farm profits, off-farm income, and the financial lives of farmers
  • How researchers use census and tax data to understand farming and rural households
Ideal for readers of agricultural economics, policy makers, students, and researchers seeking a grounded view of farm classification and measurement.

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9780266071273: Concepts Involved in Defining and Identifying Farms

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ISBN 10:  0266071279 ISBN 13:  9780266071273
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2024
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