(20 ILCS 660/5) (from Ch. 5, par. 2705)
Sec. 5. Statement of findings. The General Assembly finds that:
(a) Illinois' rural economy suffers from serious stagnation which poses a real threat to farm families.
(b) Illinois has continued to suffer increased out-migration from rural communities and its farms.
(c) Farmers' incomes are not keeping pace with expenses.
(d) Farmers have a serious debt problem.
(e) Some farm families will continue to suffer financially.
(f) There is a need to work with the entire farm family to assess their needs.
(Source: P.A. 87-170.)