Agricultural Economics, Department of
Cornhusker Economics
Date of this Version
1-10-2001
Document Type
Newsletter Issue
Citation
Cornhusker Economics, January 10, 2001
Produced by Cooperative Extension, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Abstract
What is the definition of a good farmer/rancher? Of course, that has always depended a great deal on whom you ask, as well as their age. As things have changed, so has this definition, in my opinion.
Working individually with many Nebraska farmers and ranchers over several years has given me a chance to recognize some patterns. Here are a few common threads, along with some reasons those valued qualities continue to change.