Image of Farmers Better Than They Thought

A survey conducted for the National Corn Growers Association shows that the image of farmers is more positive than once thought. “Farmers overwhelmingly are held in high esteem,” by urban residents, said Tom Lilja, executive director of the North Dakota Corn Growers Associations. “It’s not as bad and as dire as we thought it was.” The research also found that producers may be better off calling themselves farmers instead of growers. About 90 percent of respondents held farmers in high esteem, compared to 67 percent of respondents who held growers in high esteem. Some producers for years have attempted to forego the title “farmer” and take on “grower” in order to be perceived in a more positive light. (Grand Forks Herald) Read more.