(d) To what extent do these intensive programs address the needs

 of the entire small-scale farm family? Do comparisons exist

 between those assisting primarily the farm operator and those

 addressing the needs and abilities of the whole small-scale

 farm family?

 Higher Education

 There appear to be two ways higher education institutions can

help the small-scale farmers; first, through their regular degree

programs and, secondly, through nontraditional degree programs pro-

vided for members of small-scale farm families.

 Those regular degree program students who will become the primary

local Extension contact for small-scale farm family members or local

agency administrators for small farm assistance programs may benefit

from added course work on farm and family management and the socio-

eccnnmics of small farms.

 Nontraditional degree programs may need to be tailored to the

needs and resources of small-scale farm families and their communities.

It may be feasible to utilize rural community professionals as volunteer

teachers, providing career options which enhance the potential of small-

scale farm families for economic and social mobility.