The accomplishment of this project and the case-study reports in this document represent a combination of many resources and contributions. We are extremely grateful to the farm families and agribusinesses who were interviewed for the case studies. They provided their time, information and insight so that others may learn from their successes, and the obstacles they have encountered. We appreciate the cooperation of the county Extension agents in the counties in which the case-study subjects reside.

Appreciation is also extended for the many efforts that contributed to the development of case-study projects, comparable to the Tennessee approach, in Kentucky and Arkansas, under the leadership of Dr. Tim Woods and Dr. Jim Worstell in the respective states. A special appreciation is extended to the many cooperators who served as reviewers of the case-study drafts, and those who contributed to the design and layout of this publication. All the contributors who assisted in appropriately administering the funds associated with this project also deserve special thanks. Finally, appreciation is extended to all of the coauthors of the case-study reports.

Each of the individuals who contributed to and assisted in the achievement of this project’s success are listed below: