Structure and Finances of U.S. Farms. Family Farm Report, 2010 Edition. ERS Report Summary

摘要

Broad descriptions of farms based on U.S. averages can mask variation among different sizes and types of farms. Small family farms dominate the farm count and hold most farm assets, including farmland. But large-scale family farms and nonfamily farms account for the bulk of farm production. Averages such as sales per farm, therefore, can be misleading. Information on the different kinds of farmsand the farmers who operate themis important for understanding the economic well-being of farm households and the impact of farm policy.