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Farmland Preservation and Conversion: An Econometric Approach and the Impact for the Northeastern United States - Couverture souple

Brinkman, Blondel

 
9783639125689: Farmland Preservation and Conversion: An Econometric Approach and the Impact for the Northeastern United States
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ISBN 10 : 3639125681 ISBN 13 : 9783639125689
Editeur : VDM Verlag Dr. Müller, 2009

Synopsis

Farmland preservation programs have been used in the United States for many years. These policies have evolved from rural/agricultural zoning ordinances to a fourth generation of policies that encompass purchase of development rights (PDR) programs. PDR programs compensate landowners or farmers for agreeing not to sell farmland for development. Farmers or landowners may continue to farm; however, minor restrictions such as wise stewardship of the land and best management practices may be imposed. This study examines the impact of PDR programs on farmland conversion in the Northeastern United States. County-level data from 1982 to 1997, are used and an econometric model is developed to correspond with periods of the Census of Agriculture; i.e., 1982 to 1987, 1987 to 1992, and 1992 to 1997. Farmland conversion is specified as a function of PDR programs and other policy variables, urban infrastructure variables, landowners¿ demographics variables, and housing demand variables. Results of the farmland conversion model suggest that PDR programs significantly reduced farmland conversion for the first estimation period.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Farmland preservation programs have been used in the United States for many years. These policies have evolved from rural/agricultural zoning ordinances to a fourth generation of policies that encompass purchase of development rights (PDR) programs. PDR programs compensate landowners or farmers for agreeing not to sell farmland for development. Farmers or landowners may continue to farm; however, minor restrictions such as wise stewardship of the land and best management practices may be imposed. This study examines the impact of PDR programs on farmland conversion in the Northeastern United States. County-level data from 1982 to 1997, are used and an econometric model is developed to correspond with periods of the Census of Agriculture; i.e., 1982 to 1987, 1987 to 1992, and 1992 to 1997. Farmland conversion is specified as a function of PDR programs and other policy variables, urban infrastructure variables, landowners¿ demographics variables, and housing demand variables. Results of the farmland conversion model suggest that PDR programs significantly reduced farmland conversion for the first estimation period.

Biographie de l'auteur

Blondel Brinkman obtained her Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics from Purdue University in May of 2006. She is currently employed as an economist with the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of United States Department of Agriculture in Riverdale, Maryland. Dr. Brinkman resides in Silver Spring, Maryland with her beloved Domino.

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Éditeur
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
Date d'édition
2009
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
3639125681
ISBN 13 
9783639125689
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
96
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