AmberWaves April 2007 > Features

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Experience Counts: Farm Business Survival in the U.S. by James M. MacDonald, Penni Korb, and Robert Hoppe Includes audio podcast interview Like nonfarm businesses, farm businesses exit often, but longevity reduces the likelihood. The Creative Class: A Key to Rural Growth by David A. McGranahan and Timothy R. Wojan Some rural areas can generate economic growth by attracting people in creative occupations who value natural amenities. Improving Food Choices—Can Food Stamps Do More? by Joanne F. Guthrie, Elizabeth Frazão, Margaret Andrews, and David Smallwood An expanded focus on nutrition may steer food stamp participants to better diets. Population Dynamics Are Changing the Profile of Rural Areas by Carol A. Jones, William Kandel, and Timothy Parker An influx of retirees and ethnic populations brings both challenges and benefits to small-town America.