Abstract
Current research indicates the prevalence of off-farm employment among United States farm families creates an important linkage between farm and nonfarm sectors of the economy. The contention is that the nonfarm sector contributes through this medium to the economic viability of the farm sector. Despite the relevance of this linkage, few attempts have been made to further specify its nature. This study examines the extent and source (by industry) of off-farm employment in Texas nonmetropolitan counties, classified by their economic base. Data are from the 1980 Census of Population and the classification of nonmetro counties developed by ERS, USDA. The analysis explores differentials in the strength and nature of this farm-nonfarm economic linkage in nonmetro economies dominated by different basic industries. Particular attention is paid to counties with agricultural economic bases.
Recommended Citation
Taylor, Gregory, and Mike Woods. 1986. "Influence of the Community Economic Base on Off-Farm Employment." Journal of Rural Social Sciences, 04(1): Article 6. Available at: https://egrove.olemiss.edu/jrss/vol04/iss1/6
Publication Date
12-31-1986
