In case this is of interest to you... Hi everyone, FYI- a 32 page report by USDA's Economic Research Service released on Friday. http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/EIB53/ Mark -- Mary Peabody, UVM Extension Specialist Community Resources & Economic Development & Director, Women's Agricultural Network 617 Comstock Road, Suite 5 Berlin, VT 05602-9194 Phone: 802-223-2389 extension 13 or tollfree: 866-860-1382 extension 13 Fax: 802-223-6500 E-mail: [log in to unmask] Check out the Women's Ag Network blog http://mpeabody.blog.uvm.edu/wagn/