This margin can either be on the cost or revenue side. We have made great strides in technology. Many economies of size have been achieved. Now, we need technologies, systems, and methods that favor small producers. Farmers of the 21st century are asking more questions of our researchers.
Quality of life includes leisure time, spousal happiness, and a positive child-rearing situation.
Perhaps interdisciplinary teams of researchers would be needed to address these additional questions. Farmers still need unbiased, randomized, and replicated research. Farmers want to work with researchers to reduce the costs of the research and to get their questions answered.