RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Controversy over CRP in Montana: Implications for the future
JF Journal of Soil and Water Conservation
FD Soil and Water Conservation Society
SP 284
OP 288
VO 49
IS 3
A1 John Saltiel
YR 1994
UL http://www.jswconline.org/content/49/3/284.abstract
AB Data show that the attitudes of agricultural producers in Montana towards CRP are shaped by both perceived benefits (less erosion) and perceived harm (community economy, weeds, and land rental availability). The belief that CRP would reduce soil loss was the most important factor associated with favoring the program, while the view that CRP would hurt local businesses was almost equally as strong in shaping opposition. However, after controlling for these perceived impact variables, crop producers were more likely to favor CRP than are livestock growers. Implications for the future of these lands is discussed.