Changing land use has also been facilitated. More than half the enrolled 

 acreage of croplarid was converted to forest land without the long period 

 of unproductiveness associated with natural forest reproduction. 



Other Impacts of the Program 



In several towns, the tax base will be reduced by enrollment in the Con- 

 servation Reserve. However, only 4 towns in the county have more than 

 15 percent of their valuation represented by agricultural properties. 



The cost of local governments may be reduced as many enrolled farms 

 are at ends of roads and on the poorer roads. Snow plowing and school 

 transportation are the main cost-reduction possibilities. 



Conchisions 



The Conservation Reserve Program has not changed total agricultural 

 production in the county significantly. Only a few commercial farms are 

 enrolled in the Program. Most of the acreage came from uneconomic units. 



Total income to the county remains about the same. The expenditure 

 of the income will change, with more spent on consumer goods and less 

 on farm supplies and services. 



Nonparticipating farmers face increased costs through a reduction in 

 sources of supplemental hay for feed and of land for expanding farm size. 

 Costs of marketing and other services will not be affected. 



The Program has eased the transition of some people and many acres 

 of land out of agriculture. Desirable forest stands were established and 

 conservation of resources is enhanced. 



