Thanks to the productivity, resiliency and resourcefulness of America’s food producers, United States agriculture is experiencing its most productive period in decades.
From the USDA:
“Today, net farm income is at record levels while debt has been cut in half since the 1980s. Overall, American agriculture supports 1 in 12 jobs in the U.S. and provides American consumers with 86% of the food we consume, while maintaining affordability and choice…Strong agricultural exports are a positive contribution to the U.S. trade balance, support nearly 1 million American jobs and boost economic growth.”
In an effort to provide additional support and opportunities for beginning farmers and ranchers, the USDA has expanded some of their programs. To learn more about these programs, please visit this webpage.
