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*Large-scale means 1400-2000 acres.
*Large-scale means 1400-2000 acres.
*Small farm is up to 250 acres
*Small farm is up to 250 acres. Small farms defined as <$350k gross [https://www.ers.usda.gov/amber-waves/2017/march/large-family-farms-continue-to-dominate-us-agricultural-production/#:~:text=Most%20large%2Dscale%20U.S.%20farms,percent%20(about%2059%2C000%20farms)]
*Large farmers make about $350k/yr.
*Large farmers make about $350k/yr (net) from $1M+ gross.
*Large farms make up 2.9% of farms, but produce 40% of all product. [https://www.ers.usda.gov/amber-waves/2017/march/large-family-farms-continue-to-dominate-us-agricultural-production/#:~:text=Most%20large%2Dscale%20U.S.%20farms,percent%20(about%2059%2C000%20farms)]

Latest revision as of 00:38, 26 October 2020

  • Large-scale means 1400-2000 acres.
  • Small farm is up to 250 acres. Small farms defined as <$350k gross [1]
  • Large farmers make about $350k/yr (net) from $1M+ gross.
  • Large farms make up 2.9% of farms, but produce 40% of all product. [2]