1. HOW YA GONNA KEEP ‘EM DOWN ON THE FARM William E. Hardy, Jr., Ph.D., J.D. Associate Dean for Resident Instruction COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE Auburn University

2. –Basic Economic Issues

3. Basic Economic Issues Major Rural Problem

4. Basic Economic Issues Major Rural Problem Current Important Programs

5. Basic Economic Issues Major Rural Problem Current Important Programs AU College of Ag students

7. Basic Economic Issues Love for the slow and easy-going life style

8. Basic Economic Issues Love for the slow and easy-going life style Love for the out-of doors

9. Basic Economic Issues Love for the slow and easy-going life style Love for the out-of-doors Love of watching things grow

10. Basic Economic Issues Love for the slow and easy-going life style Love for the out-of-doors Love of watching things grow Love of working with animals

11. Basic Economic Issues Love for the slow and easy-going life style Love for the out-of-doors Love of watching things grow Love of working with animals Love for the people in the agricultural industry

12. Basic Economic Issues Love for the slow and easy-going life style Love for the out-of-doors Love of watching things grow Love of working with animals Love for the people in the agricultural industry Love of the independence of working for one’s self

13. Basic Economic Issues Love for the slow and easy-going life style Love for the out-of-doors Love of watching things grow Love of working with animals Love for the people in the agricultural industry Love of the independence of working for one’s self Love for the qualities of the rural community

14. Basic Economic Issues Love for the slow and easy-going life style Love for the out-of-doors Love of watching things grow Love of working with animals Love for the people in the agricultural industry Love of the independence of working for one’s self Love for the qualities of the rural community Farmers are well-respected, “salt of the earth”type folks

16. Basic Economic Issues Why are we in this building today? Why aren’t we outside tilling the soil or taking care of our cattle?

17. Basic Economic Issues Other Goals

18. Basic Economic Issues Other Goals Other Dreams

19. Basic Economic Issues Other Goals Other Dreams Other Priorities

21. Basic Economic Issues Earn a good living so that our families can have all that they want and need

22. Basic Economic Issues Earn a good living so that our families can have all that they want and need Have financial security so that we don’t have to work all our lives

23. Basic Economic Issues Earn a good living so that our families can have all that they want and need Have financial security so that we don’t have to work all our lives Have sufficient resources so that we may enjoy some of the “finer” things of life

24. Basic Economic Issues Earn a good living so that our families can have all that they want and need Have financial security so that we don’t have to work all our lives Have sufficient resources so that we may enjoy some of the “finer” things of life Ensure that our children have access to a quality education so they don’t have to work as hard as we did on the farm

25. Basic Economic Issues Earn a good living so that our families can have all that they want and need Have financial security so that we don’t have to work all our lives Have sufficient resources so that we may enjoy some of the “finer” things of life Ensure that our children have access to a quality education so they don’t have to work as hard as we did on the farm Have time to PLAY

26. Basic Economic Issues Earn a good living so that our families can have all that they want and need Have financial security so that we don’t have to work all our lives Have sufficient resources so that we may enjoy some of the “finer” things of life Ensure that our children have access to a quality education so they don’t have to work as hard as we did on the farm Have time to PLAY Have enough resources so that we can provide for others

28. Major Rural Problem Significant OUTMIGRATION

31. Major Rural Problem Primarily a agricultural-based economy

32. Major Rural Problem Primarily a agricultural-based economy Little or no industrial activity in the surrounding area

33. Major Rural Problem Primarily a agricultural-based economy Little or no industrial activity in the surrounding area No presence of a major city to provide other employment opportunities

34. Loss of Jobs Consolidation of Government Services; Closure of Businesses, Schools, Churches Consolidation of Government Services; Closure of Businesses, Schools, Churches Decrease in Public And Private Investment Decrease in Public And Private Investment Departure of Skilled Workers and Youth Departure of Skilled Workers and Youth Drop in Birth Rate

35. Loss of Jobs Consolidation of Government Services; Closure of Businesses, Schools, Churches Consolidation of Government Services; Closure of Businesses, Schools, Churches Decrease in Public And Private Investment Decrease in Public And Private Investment Departure of Skilled Workers and Youth Departure of Skilled Workers and Youth Drop in Birth Rate

36. Loss of Jobs Consolidation of Government Services; Closure of Businesses, Schools, Churches Consolidation of Government Services; Closure of Businesses, Schools, Churches Decrease in Public And Private Investment Decrease in Public And Private Investment Departure of Skilled Workers and Youth Departure of Skilled Workers and Youth Drop in Birth Rate

37. Loss of Jobs Consolidation of Government Services; Closure of Businesses, Schools, Churches Consolidation of Government Services; Closure of Businesses, Schools, Churches Decrease in Public And Private Investment Decrease in Public And Private Investment Departure of Skilled Workers and Youth Departure of Skilled Workers and Youth Drop in Birth Rate

38. Loss of Jobs Consolidation of Government Services; Closure of Businesses, Schools, Churches Consolidation of Government Services; Closure of Businesses, Schools, Churches Decrease in Public And Private Investment Decrease in Public And Private Investment Departure of Skilled Workers and Youth Departure of Skilled Workers and Youth Drop in Birth Rate

39. Loss of Jobs Consolidation of Government Services; Closure of Businesses, Schools, Churches Consolidation of Government Services; Closure of Businesses, Schools, Churches Decrease in Public And Private Investment Decrease in Public And Private Investment Departure of Skilled Workers and Youth Departure of Skilled Workers and Youth Drop in Birth Rate

40. Major Rural Problem The New Homestead Economic Opportunity Act (S 1860) Senator Byron Dorgan (D) -- North Dakota Senator Chuck Hagel (R) -- Nebraska

41. New Homestead Economic Opportunity Act New Homestead Opportunities for individuals who locate in high out- migration counties

42. New Homestead Economic Opportunity Act New Homestead Opportunities for individuals who locate in high out- migration counties New incentives for Businesses to expand or locate in high out- migration areas

43. New Homestead Economic Opportunity Act New Homestead Opportunities for individuals who locate in high out-migration counties New incentives for Businesses to expand or locate in high out-migration areas New Homestead Venture Capital Fund to promote business development in high out-migration areas

45. Current Valuable Programs FFA

46. Current Valuable Programs FFA 4-H

47. Current Valuable Programs FFA 4-H Ag in the Classroom

48. Current Valuable Programs FFA 4-H Ag in the Classroom Farm-City Programs

50. AU College of Ag Students Best kept secrets around

52. Table 1. Employment Intentions for AU COA Graduates Farming-Ag Production4.97 % Ag Business23.56 % Ag Government4.92 % Government2.96 % Grad. or Prof. School18.13 % Other38.52 % Undecided6.93 %

54. SUMMARY Economic incentives are a key factor that will keep people in the agricultural industry. There must be jobs off the farm that will help the farm family enhance and add stability to their income.

55. SUMMARY Economic incentives are a key factor that will keep people in the agricultural industry. There must be jobs off the farm that will help the farm family enhance and add stability to their income. Federal Assistance might be necessary to solve long-run problems associated with the decline in predominantly rural areas.

56. SUMMARY Economic incentives are a key factor that will keep people in the agricultural industry. There must be jobs off the farm that will help the farm family enhance and add stability to their income. Federal Assistance might be necessary to solve long-run problems associated with the decline in predominantly rural areas. We must continue to emphasize the importance of programs in our public schools, our communities and our cities that help bring a better understanding of the industry of agriculture.

57. SUMMARY Economic incentives are a key factor that will keep people in the agricultural industry. There must be jobs off the farm that will help the farm family enhance and add stability to their income. Federal Assistance might be necessary to solve long-run problems associated with the decline in predominantly rural areas. We must continue to emphasize the importance of programs in our public schools, our communities and our cities that help bring a better understanding of the industry of agriculture. We must continue to recruit highly capable students from rural areas into our colleges of agriculture.

58. SUMMARY Economic incentives are a key factor that will keep people in the agricultural industry. There must be jobs off the farm that will help the farm family enhance and add stability to their income. Federal Assistance might be necessary to solve long-run problems associated with the decline in predominantly rural areas. We must continue to emphasize the importance of programs in our public schools, our communities and our cities that help bring a better understanding of the industry of agriculture. We must continue to recruit highly capable students from rural areas into our colleges of agriculture. We must continue to educate our students relative to the tools and techniques of modern agriculture so they will be able to lead our industry in the future.