Financial Position of Farm Operator Households

Mary Clare Ahearn

No 126270, Agricultural Outlook Forum 2012 from United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Outlook Forum

Abstract: This paper explores the income situation and outlook for family farms from both farm and offfarm sources. The paper analyzes 2010 estimates, the latest year for which USDA survey data exist, and forecasts for 2011 and 2012. The paper also has a focus on the 20 percent of farmers and ranchers who make up the beginning farmer and rancher population.

Keywords: Consumer/Household; Economics (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 26
Date: 2012-02
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.126270

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