As we have progressed as a nation we have stressed increasing specialization, size, growth, and so forth in all businesses. We are disappointed if the business or economy does not grow. The trend is not inevitable, but change is. The questions we choose to ask and the research we choose to fund all determine the direction in which we will go. It is a question of our approach and attitude.
Society has to decide on the goals and objectives for agricultural policies.
Small farms can compete but not if they try to act like big farms. They must rely on finesse, not on volume. Research needs to be directed at evaluating and identifying options concentrating on the small farm strengths. We need to conduct research in the direction we want to be heading. Thank you for your time and attention.