31.   But as a possible prelude to conflict, environmental groups and organizations representing small farmers called her a troubling choice.

32.   But because the fixed payments are calculated in part on acreage, small farmers say they will be more vulnerable to market swings than larger, wealthier landowners.

33.   But critics say it would hurt small farmers who get material help from packers.

34.   But experts believe more changes are necessary before countries like Poland, with tens of thousands of small farmers, join the system.

35.   But for the small farmer like Herman, it means a tough few years ahead.

36.   But over the years its original purpose -- to stabilize the incomes of small farmers -- was quietly laid to rest in the murk of interest group politics.

37.   But the benefits to small farmers are difficult to gauge.

38.   But they are especially onerous to small farmers and owners of small businesses who have been pushing Republicans hard at a grassroots level to support a change.

39.   Byczynski said the past five years have seen an increase in small farmers growing flowers as a crop.

40.   Cardoso said that his government will finance small farmers and businesses, and that he would encourage more women to work and train at professional schools throughout the country.