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The paper presents the results of research devoted to the reactions of farmers to changes in Polish economy and conditions of farming in the years of 1989-1994. The author stated, that in better situation were bigger farms, managed by younger, better educated farmers, especially with academic degree (MSc). They used more inputs and achieved higher level of income, were more invested in land and machinery. Very important for the reactions of farmers was the „income starting point", economic position in 1989. The wealthier farmers were in better situation, so they invested more and received higher profits than poor farmers. Additionally, it was found that better accommodated to new conditions were farmers from more developed than from less technologically advanced regions.