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Filtering by: Creator Michel, Alexa K. Location Malheur, Oregon, United States, (Administrative Boundary) Resource Type Masters Thesis

Examining the voluntary adoption of agricultural conservation practices in northern Malheur County, Oregon

Creator:

Foley, Kelly M.

Abstract:

This study sought to better understand the voluntary adoption of water quality improving practices by agricultural producers in Northern Malheur County, Oregon. The Reasoned Action Approach/Theory of Planned Behavior was used as a theoretical framework to identify barriers and incentives to adoption. Study findings suggest that producers primarily consider practical...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis

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have been the focus of a number of studies detailing farmer adoption of CPs (Michel-Guillou & Moser