Progress 07/11/01 to 09/30/06
Outputs The research under this project is being consolidated with the project, Indicators of Farm Household Wellbeing.
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Publications
- Mishra, A., Morehart, M., 2001, "Off-Farm Investment of Farm Households: A Logit Analysis", Agricultural Finance Review, 61 (1), pp. 87-101.
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Progress 10/01/02 to 09/30/03
Outputs Most farm households control a substantial amount of wealth. Research showed of operators who indicated plans to retire, 22 percednt reported their intent to rent their farm to another household while 20 percent reported that they would sell their business, generating cash for other uses by the household. Twenty six percent of operators reported that they would turn over management of theirfarm to another partner or family member, while retaining some ownership interest.
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Publications
- Mishra, A., Morehart, M., 2001, "Off-Farm Investment of Farm Households: A Logit Analysis", Agricultural Finance Review, 61 (1), pp. 87-101.
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Progress 10/01/01 to 09/30/02
Outputs 1)Completed a descriptive analysis reported in "Farm Families' Savings: Findings from the ARMS Survey." Agricultural Outlook April 2002. An analysis of tax-deferred retirment savings of farm households was completed for presentation. National farm-level data and a Double-Hurdle estimation method were used to examine the tax deferred retirement savings of farm households. Results indicate that household's income, education and age, regional location and size significantly affect investment in tax-deferred savings. 2) Prepared a paper for NC-221 meetings in Kansas City, MO, October 2002.
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Publications
- Mishra, A., Morehart, M., 2001, "Off-Farm Investment of Farm Households: A Logit Analysis", Agricultural Finance Review, 61 (1), pp. 87-101.
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