Do organic farmers feel happier than conventional ones? An exploratory analysis
Abstract
We examine the relationship between organic farming and subjective well-being or life
satisfaction. Applying an ordered probit model to a sample of French farmers located in the Provence-
Alpes-Côte d’Azur (PACA) area (Southeast), we find that organic farmers report higher levels of life
satisfaction, compared to conventional ones. Moreover, this positive relationship holds for both
recently-converted and earlier-converted farmers. Our findings also show that subjective well-being is
positively associated with income, profitability, satisfaction at work, social recognition, and good
health
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