Future of Small Farms In the US and Around the World Examined by UCR Economist and Team

January 21, 2016 | Bettye Miller

Press Release – RIVERSIDE, Calif. – What is the future of small farms in the United States and around the world?

UC Riverside economist Steven M. Helfand is part of an international team that hopes to answer that question, in part, by examining how productivity growth in agriculture has differed for small and large farms on five continents. Their findings may help policymakers around the world determine how best to support smaller farms that may have higher land productivity but lack the resources to be competitive in the marketplace. Read More