Scottsbluff, Nebraska is a small rural community in western Nebraska that developed based on the foundations of agriculture. In 2012, the population of Scotts Bluff County was 36,964. From the total population, farmers constitute a large percentage of the individuals included in this population. According to the 2007 Census of Agriculture, there were 730 farms in Scotts Bluff County, located on a total of 360,286 acres of land. This makes the average farm size in 2007 494 acres (Scotts Bluff County Nebraska, 2007). To most people, these numbers may not seem significant, but to my hometown community, these farms have a significant impact on the area and are important to the development of our society. Many people know Scotts Bluff County as one of the best crop growing areas in the state. According to the 2007 Census of Agriculture, the top five crops grown in Scotts Bluff County were corn, fodder, beans, sugar beets and wheat. In fact, bean quality and production rates were so good in 2007 that Scotts Bluff County earned first place in the entire state of Nebraska and second place in the rankings for sugar beet production. (Scotts Bluff County Nebraska, 2007). In order for Scotts Bluff County to maintain these exceptional production rates, several factors come into play that contribute to successful agricultural production in this area. One factor that plays an important role in production is the amount of water resources available in Scotts Bluff County. If farmers are unable to obtain the amount of water needed to grow their crops, crops will begin to suffer damage, resulting in a reduction in agricultural production rate and profit. Therefore, in the... center of the paper... our acceptance of different types of individuals and their beliefs. Also, learn more about different types of influences and cultures. Having a hometown that developed from agriculture, and a hometown that developed into a diverse community, gave me the opportunity to not only observe and learn many different perspectives of farm life, but to learn about other cultures as well. Additionally, living in a smaller rural area has also been nice because it gives you the chance to get away from the hustle and bustle of an urban area and be able to be outside in an open, quiet environment. However, if you want to go into town for something you need or to have fun, you don't have to go far and it won't take long to get there. However, it's always nice to be home on the farm and enjoy the blue skies or star-filled night sky.