PROVIDES DATA ON THE SOCIAL AND
ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTIC OF HOUSEHOLDS OPERATING SMALL FARMS TO TEST
THE IMPACT OF ALTERNATIVE WAYS TO IMPROVE FAMILY INCOME. PARTICULAR
CONCERN IS THE CHARACTERISTICS OF BLACK FARM OPERATORS. THIS
RESEARCH WILL GUIDE DECISIONS ON FEDERAL POLICIES AND PROGRAM
RELATED TO SMALL FARM ASSISTANCE.
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