A regional approach to farm and rural financial analysis
Four principles shape how we study farm and rural finance issues in the U.S. and deliver research-based information to decision-makers.
Four principles shape how we study farm and rural finance issues in the U.S. and deliver research-based information to decision-makers.
With our regional approach, we can estimate how policies, economic conditions and natural forces affect a region’s farm and rural finances — with more accuracy than a nationwide analysis would provide.
By bringing together regional experts and institutions, we have the capacity to analyze regional policy research questions. Customized to each state or region we study, our models reflect a locale’s unique characteristics and resources.
A coordinated effort to produce consistent farm income projections for states and regions allows for cross-regional comparisons. These coordinated models better represent the regional differences that affect farm and rural finances.
Funded by Congress, we provide unbiased analysis to policymakers to help them understand how a policy’s impact varies by region. Our objective research-based insights help stakeholders support agricultural and rural economies throughout the U.S.