Perceptions of conservation compliance among farmers in a highly erodible area of Ohio

摘要: ABSTRACT: Data were collected from 371 land owner-operators in five contiguous counties central Ohio to assess attitudes toward conservation compliance. A theoretical perspective was developed selected components of social exchange theory guide the study. The model basically argues that landowners evaluate government programs context personal costs they expect internalize. Results showed respondents slightly favorable compliance and useful for predicting program being evaluated. Respondents who perceived would benefit them tended be more program.