Economics

Decision To Farm Based On Economics, Father/Son Relationship (April 2006)

This article is based on research showing the factors on how sons decide whether or not to take up farming.

Two Farm Women Describe Broken Dreams (November 2003)

This article describes the reactions of two farm women to two of the main frustrations of family farming, economics and farming with the in-laws. What was hoped for isn't working out and there is a lot of sadness and hopelessness to their lives.

Great Plains Face Daunting Challenges (August 2006)

This article describes the impact of the population loss on the people of the Great Plains states. The forces that affect the economy of the Great Plains states are also described.

Finding Time In A Time-Pressured World (September 1996)

Do you wish there were more hours in the day? Do you feel weighed down by excessive demands? Are you trying to do too much? Are there things you'd like to be doing but can't find the time? Do you feel lost amid the details of your everyday life?

To Stay In Business, Farmers Face Loss Of Independence (January 1996)

Let's say some of your customers got together and said, "Give us your best price. By the way, this us how we want the product to look when it is delivered. If you can do that, we'll guarantee to buy your product and give you a price you can

Readers Respond: A Doctor Of What? (April 2009)

This article contains responses to a column about easy credit and the current mortgage crisis being compared to the farm crisis of mid-80s. Readers objected most to the reference to President Reagan's role in breaking the inflationary cycle of early 80s.

How Rural Readers See The Economy And Their Lives (July 1998)

A while back readers of this column took a survey about satisfaction with their lives. At the end of the survey many rural readers added their comments about how they felt about the rural economy. Here is what they said:

"Environmental issues also determine happiness with our community. Income dissatisfaction due to the amount of return for the number of hours worked. Too little pay! The price of cattle doesn't keep up with the cost hikes.

"In general, very s ...

Off-Farm Work Takes A Big Toll (April 1996)

I conducted several interviews with farm women who have professional off-farm employment and whose husbands also have off-farm work. Listen to their voices as they talk about their lives. I have a new appreciation for their struggles, worries an

Why Do Some People Cope Better Than Others? (April 2009)

This article describes the reasons why some people do well in a crisis while others fall apart.

Confessions Of A Pessimist (June 2000)

This contains a graphic description of the the decline of small communities in Great Plains. So many people are leaving in one form or another that the quality of life is beginning to suffer for the remaining residents. This article captrues these trends in the expressions of despair of the rural people to see the trend happening before their eyes.

About Dr. Farmer Archive of Newspaper Columns Family Farm and Ranch Mediation Services Val Farmer's Blog - Musings in Mongolia Books Contact Dr. Farmer	Dr. Val Farmer	Search:
	Rural Mental Health & Family Relationships

	Economics Decision To Farm Based On Economics, Father/Son Relationship (April 2006) This article is based on research showing the factors on how sons decide whether or not to take up farming. Two Farm Women Describe Broken Dreams (November 2003) This article describes the reactions of two farm women to two of the main frustrations of family farming, economics and farming with the in-laws. What was hoped for isn't working out and there is a lot of sadness and hopelessness to their lives. Great Plains Face Daunting Challenges (August 2006) This article describes the impact of the population loss on the people of the Great Plains states. The forces that affect the economy of the Great Plains states are also described. Finding Time In A Time-Pressured World (September 1996) Do you wish there were more hours in the day? Do you feel weighed down by excessive demands? Are you trying to do too much? Are there things you'd like to be doing but can't find the time? Do you feel lost amid the details of your everyday life? To Stay In Business, Farmers Face Loss Of Independence (January 1996) Let's say some of your customers got together and said, "Give us your best price. By the way, this us how we want the product to look when it is delivered. If you can do that, we'll guarantee to buy your product and give you a price you can Readers Respond: A Doctor Of What? (April 2009) This article contains responses to a column about easy credit and the current mortgage crisis being compared to the farm crisis of mid-80s. Readers objected most to the reference to President Reagan's role in breaking the inflationary cycle of early 80s. How Rural Readers See The Economy And Their Lives (July 1998) A while back readers of this column took a survey about satisfaction with their lives. At the end of the survey many rural readers added their comments about how they felt about the rural economy. Here is what they said: "Environmental issues also determine happiness with our community. Income dissatisfaction due to the amount of return for the number of hours worked. Too little pay! The price of cattle doesn't keep up with the cost hikes. "In general, very s ... Off-Farm Work Takes A Big Toll (April 1996) I conducted several interviews with farm women who have professional off-farm employment and whose husbands also have off-farm work. Listen to their voices as they talk about their lives. I have a new appreciation for their struggles, worries an Why Do Some People Cope Better Than Others? (April 2009) This article describes the reasons why some people do well in a crisis while others fall apart. Confessions Of A Pessimist (June 2000) This contains a graphic description of the the decline of small communities in Great Plains. So many people are leaving in one form or another that the quality of life is beginning to suffer for the remaining residents. This article captrues these trends in the expressions of despair of the rural people to see the trend happening before their eyes. 1 2 3 Next