GEORGIA WATER SERIES -- ISSUE 2: DOING BENEFIT/COST ANALYSIS FOR WATER PROJECTS: A PRIMER

Resource /Energy Economics and Policy,

GEORGIA WATER SERIES -- ISSUE 4: ISSUES IN WATER PRICING

Demand and Price Analysis, Resource /Energy Economics and Policy,

Farmers' Choice of Using Sustainable Agricultural Practices: A Social Capital Approach

This paper explores, in the context of social capital theory, why farmers choose to use sustainable agricultural practices. The hypothesis tested is that farmers who exhibit higher levels of social capital will adopt such practices more often than those who exhibit lower levels of social capital.Farm Management,

GEORGIA WATER SERIES -- ISSUE 6: FUTURE ISSUES AND DIRECTIONS FACING WATER RESOURCES

Resource /Energy Economics and Policy,

Treasurer's Report -- February 8, 2010

Agribusiness,

GEORGIA WATER SERIES -- ISSUE 5: RATE DESIGN FOR SMALL SYSTEMS

Resource /Energy Economics and Policy,

THE IMPACT OF LABELS AND BRAND NAMES ON CONSUMER CHOICE AT THE RETAIL MARKET

Consumer/Household Economics,

THE STRUCTURE OF CITIZEN PREFERENCES FOR GOVERNMENT SOIL EROSION CONTROL PROGRAMS

The 1990 Farm Bill contains several measures concerning soil erosion caused by U.S. farmers. Data from a nationwide survey of people concerning their attitudes toward agriculture were used to examine the structure of respondents' preferences for government support-policies to combat soil erosion. Estimates of the influence of socio-economic and demographic variables on policy preferences were computed using a multiple-indicator model. Results show more support for the regulation of soil erosion, including laws and fines, than for government financial support.Agricultural and Food Policy,

ECONOMIC PERCEPTIONS AND AGRICULTURAL POLICY PREFERENCES

Previous research indicates that policy perceptions are important in explaining individual preferences for government expenditures. In this article we study agricultural policy preferences using national survey data containing several policy perception measurements. A model linking preferences to perceptions through an underlying unobservable variable is estimated and assessed using the bootstrap. The perception that farmers receive too much government assistance is dominant, affecting preferences negatively. Perceptions concerning the importance of agriculture to the economy, financial stress and profitability, and farming as an occupation are also important. Some selective preference for family farm support is indicated with implications for efforts to promote such support.Agricultural and Food Policy,

PUBLIC PERCEPTIONS OF FOOD SAFETY

The results of a 1986 nationwide survey concerning public perceptions of agriculture are presented. Specifically, the paper reports on those questions having to do with food safety, nutrition, taste, and freshness, as well as the use of antibiotics in animal feed. An ordered probit model is used to analyze the socioeconomic factors that influenced the perceptions of respondents from the Southern region. While most respondents found food to be safer, more nutritious, and fresher than in previous times, most did not think food was better tasting. A majority were concerned about the health effects of antibiotics in animal feed.Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety,