Why have farmers received such largesse from the federal government?
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Saving Heritage Breeds from Extinction
Kelmscott Farm in Maine preserves endangered livestock varieties.
Beer for Bessie
Spent grains and stale beer make nutritious meals for livestock.
Facing the Future
Multi-billion-dollar farm subsidies won’t last forever.
If You Want It, Buy It
A market approach to conservation: Buy land.
Idaho’s Harriman State Park – A Model for the Future?
State parks across the nation are serving more and more visitors while struggling to preserve natural and cultural resources. As demands for tax-generated revenues grow, many state legislatures are cutting appropriations to their park systems. Shrinking funds and growing usage threaten the well-being of all our state parks.
The Environmental Kuznets Curve: A Primer
DOWNLOAD THE FULL REPORT Executive Summary Since 1991, when economists first reported a systematic relationship between income changes and environmental quality, this relationship, known as the Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC), has become standard fare in technical conversations about environmental policy (Grossman and Krueger 1991). When first unveiled, EKCs revealed a surprising outcome: Some important indicatorsContinue reading “The Environmental Kuznets Curve: A Primer”
Fish Tales
Using economic reasoning, students solve seven mysteries surrounding the tragic reductions in fish populations.
Cost-Effective Strategies for Land Trusts
Just as businesses provide goods and services, land trusts provide environmental amenities such as wildlife habitat and scenic views. And like businesses, land trusts must keep their costs in check.
Farming for the Future: Agriculture’s Next Generation
Agriculture has proven that it can feed the world. Ever-increasing yields and changing demographics have ensured the cultivation of sufficient food; only distribution remains an obstacle.