Table of Contents

October 8, 2003

Farming​—Why in Crisis?

In many parts of the world, farmers are experiencing unprecedented economic pressures. What is behind the farm crisis, and how can it be solved?

3 The Crisis Farmers Face

5 What’s Behind the Farm Crisis?

9 The Farm Crisis Will End

12 Crossword Puzzle

20 Windmills​—Reminders of a Bygone Era

28 Watching the World

30 From Our Readers

31 “Women​—Deserving of Respect”

32 Keys to a Successful Marriage

Mosaics​—Paintings in Stone 16

This beautiful art form has a fascinating history.

The Pitch Lake of Trinidad and Tobago 24

Learn about the place that has been described as “a most wonderful phenomenon.”

[Picture Credit Line on page 2]

Mark Segal/Index Stock Photography