Bargain hunting is also a good idea. For some people, shopping all by itself is a good idea and it doesn t matter where or when. Some studies have been done in agricultural communities. By definition an agricultural community is one where the economy supports and is supported by farm businesses. The money a farmer spends changes hands at least seven times in this community.
Times are tough right now for many farmers.
Times have been tough for a while for too many. They aren t spending a lot of money. That translates into slim times for area businesses. Some of those farmers are here in town working. Sundowner farmers, they work days somewhere off the farm and then climb aboard the machinery to work their land by headlights after sundown.