Emerging Conflicts over Agricultural Land Use

05/17/2000

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Table of Contents

Emerging Conflicts over Agricultural Land Use

Introduction

Agricultural Land Use

Trends in Wisconsin Farm Numbers

Entry, Exit and Net Loss in WI Dairy Farm Numbers

Changes in Dairy Farming

Change Away From Dairying

Farm Income Trends

Other Implications of Changes

Acres of Farmland in Wisconsin, 1978-1997

Where is Agricultural Land Going?

Spatial Patterns of Farmland and Development

Where is farmland lost most rapidly?

Different Patterns of Rural Residential Development

Why is the General Public Concerned about Farmland?

What are the interests of the farmers in the debate?

Farmers’ land use views: Results of 1999 Farm Poll

Should we act? Public Interests vs. Private Property Rights

Why we are here today

Author: Douglas Jackson-Smith 

Email: jacksons@facstaff.wisc.edu

Home Page: www.wisc.edu/pats

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