But he says there is another reason farmers sell their development rights.

When prices are high, he said, farmers all would sell outside the board.

Many local farmers have sold or given him their old equipment.

There is a market, where local farmers sell their produce.

Farmers sold land at prices many times the price they paid for it.

Once weekly, there is also a market, where farmers sell their local produce.

With all farmers selling at the same time, prices would plunge.

The economy of Bishop suffered when farmers sold their land.

So far, four farmers have sold their rights and another eight are in the process, with a total of 1,100 acres saved.

Farmers in remote areas often cannot sell their grain at all.