My Thoughts: Tiffany

After researching the economy of the Dominican Republic I have some personal thoughts on what needs to be done for the agricultural sector to flourish. All of this is my own personal opinion. In order for agriculture in the Dominican Republic to be successful, more focus needs to be placed on the sector instead of tourism and services. The Dominican Republic government relies too heavily on foreign aid with agriculture. I find it wonderful that other countries are so willing to help, especially the United States, but the Dominican government needs to take some responsibility. Since market prices are too low, for a small farmer to support his family. Most families have to send at least one person to the United States to send back money. In order for the agricultural sector of the economy to education and wages must be improved, that way more Dominicans will choose to stay here and learn better ways to run their farm and well as learn new technologies.