Farmland Protection: The Role of Public Preferences for Rural Amenities—This report examines the structure of programs to protect farmland-based rural amenities across the 48 contiguous States, and the implementation of these programs in selected States. The report also assesses how farmland protection programs fit into the broader array of rural land conservation programs. |
Development at the Urban Fringe and Beyond: Impacts on Agriculture and Rural Land—This report examines the forces driving urban development, its character and impacts on agriculture and rural communities, the means available to channel and control growth, and the pros and cons of potential Federal roles in responding to urban development and growth. |
