Abstract:Farm and non-farm activities are playing an important role in improving the lives of rural families. However, non-farming activities are determined by various factors. The aim of this study was to identify and analyze the variables that affect non-farm participation. Both a descriptive and an econometric model were used to analyze this issue. Mean and percentage were used as descriptive methods, while the binary probit model was used to try to explain the econometric model. Variables such as age, distance to m… Show more
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