CHRISTMAS TREE CONSUMPTION BEHAVIOR: NATURAL VS. ARTIFICIAL

Artificial Christmas trees have gained an increasing market share, causing concern to natural Christmas tree producers. Primary data was used to test a hypothesized sequential probit model of buyer characteristics. The model predicted the probability of using or displaying a Christmas tree, then if a use decision was made, the probability of displaying a natural tree. The people who are likely to display trees are Christian, practice other secular Christmas rituals, have children, and spend Christmas at home. Those who use natural trees are younger, white, have a higher income, and live in a single-family dwelling.Demand and Price Analysis,

Third in a series on - Farmers and Farm Policy

Representative sample of Iowa farmers favors voluntary rather than mandatory supply control programs and votes for efforts to expand demand for farm products and for educational programs on nonfarm employment

First in a series - Farmers and Farm Policy

Iowa farmers favor voluntary programs over either mandatory programs or free prices, recent study shows. But current voluntary program doesn\u27t get at roots of the farm problem. Farm policy troubles may be ahead

Rural value-orientations and farm-policy positions and actions

There is limited consensus within the agricultural sector of the United States concerning government farm policy. American farmers differ widely in their perceptions of the proper role of government in agriculture. It is generally believed that value and belief differences among farmers are meaningfully associated with the variety of positions and actions taken by farmers with respect to government farm policy. Several observers have suggested that, if these value and belief diversities can be clearly articulated and resolved, more rapid progress can be made toward solving many present farm problems. However, there is little information on the relationship between values and beliefs and farm-policy positions and actions. Research concerning these relationships may be useful for assessing more precisely what role values and beliefs play in the present farm-policy conflict.</p

Second in a series on - Farmers and Farm Policy

Representative sample of Iowa farmers see high processor and distributor profits and high costs of agricultural inputs as major causes of farm problem. Application of new technology and "too many farmers" viewed as minor causes.</p

First in a series - Farmers and Farm Policy

Iowa farmers favor voluntary programs over either mandatory programs or "free prices," recent study shows. But current voluntary program doesn't get at roots of the farm problem. Farm policy troubles may be ahead.</p