Abstract

This study is aimed at studying the input patterns of farming practices in family agricultural business. Olive farms were used as example for agricultural family business. Simple random sample was selected including 150 farmers in Karakgovernorate in Jordan. Out of these farmers about 89 farmers were included in the analysis practicing the agricultural family business. The questionnaire included parts reflecting the use of external work labor through the growing season. The results showed that the famers concentrate on minimizing the expenses to maximize the profit.

Key words: Agricultural family business, olive production, input patterns.