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Immigrant farmer programs and social capital: evaluating community and economic outcomes through social capital theory

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  • Lisa S. Hightower
  • Kim L. Niewolny
  • Mark A. Brennan

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African immigrants in the USA experience high levels of poverty and underemployment. Many African immigrants are turning to farming to supplement their income and increase their access to healthy, culturally relevant food. Key to the success of many immigrant farmers is participation in new entry farmer programs which operate as social networks connecting participants to technical training, farming resources, and influential individuals in the community. Drawing upon social capital theory, this mixed methods study measures the economic and social outcomes of immigrant farmer programs as perceived by agricultural educators. Data were collected through a national survey and case studies of programs in Ohio and Virginia. Analyses found economic outcomes were associated with social network development and agency, while social outcomes were associated with trust and reciprocity. Recommendations are provided for community development practitioners interested in enhancing outcomes of immigrant programs.

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  • Lisa S. Hightower & Kim L. Niewolny & Mark A. Brennan, 2013. "Immigrant farmer programs and social capital: evaluating community and economic outcomes through social capital theory," Community Development, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 44(5), pages 582-596, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:comdev:v:44:y:2013:i:5:p:582-596
    DOI: 10.1080/15575330.2013.838975
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    1. Josphine Chaumba, 2016. "Social Capital and Employment Outcomes of Zimbabwean Immigrants in the United States," Journal of International Migration and Integration, Springer, vol. 17(2), pages 487-505, May.

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