ID

AAEC-173NP

Authors as Published

Leila Husain, Sustainable Biomaterials, Virginia Tech; Ben Garber, Agricultural and Applied Economics, Virginia Tech; Will Jones, Agricultural and Applied Economics, Virginia Tech; Conaway Haskins, Agricultural and Applied Economics, Virginia Tech; and Dr. Kimberly L. Morgan, Assistant Professor and Kohl Junior Faculty Fellow, Agricultural and Applied Economics, Virginia Tech

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While agriculture is an important employer in Southside, Virginia, farming employment has decreased within the past five years. This trend prevails in Southside and across the United States. We will explore the success of other rural areas that have adapted smart farming and determine the potential for agriculture and forestry to promote economic development.

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Publication Date

February 28, 2019