We investigate whether social capital in the form of community involvementaffects farmers' choice to use sustainable agricultural practices. Usingassociational memberships as a measure of community involvement we study itseffects on agricultural practices among Georgia farmers. Our findings showthat, first, community involvement had a positive effect on the decision toadopt sustainable agricultural practices, and, secondly, it also had apositive effect on the extent to which farmers adopt these practices. Thesefindings establish an additional dimension to the benefits that would accrueto policies that promote social interaction and civic engagement in ruralareas.
