Investment Return on Conservation Efforts Decision Case

AG-861
2000

Overview
Investment Return on Conservation Efforts describes a farmer's dilemma regarding whether or not to install conservation stands of trees near his livestock buildings. This decision case lets participants learn how the Conservation Reserve Program assists landowners with conservation practices, and to discuss factors that landowners might consider when making decisions about using conservation stands of trees near livestock facilities.

Teaching Note	background and instructions for the teacher
Decision Case	a story which presents the decision case dilemma to the participants
Exhibit A	participant handout
Exhibit B	participant handout
Exhibit C	participant handout

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