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2012 USDA Census data

USDA released the preliminary 2012 Census of Agriculture results. Key findings include an increase in the value of agricultural products sold in the United States totaling $394.6 billion in 2012, up 33 percent ($97.4 billion) from 2007. The number of farms and land in farms were down slightly, but...
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Bi-State Horse Conference Feb. 22

Bi-State Horse Conference Date and Time: February 22, 20148:30 AM - 3:00 PM   Location: Kenosha County Center19600 75th Street , WI 53104Bristol, WI 53104   Horse owners and enthusiasts are invited to the Bi-State Horse Conference which will be offered on...
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Who's Farming - check out the USDA 2012 Census

The 2012 Census showed principal farm operators are becoming older and more diverse; following the trend of pervious censuses. In 2012, the average age of a principal farm operator was 58.3 years, up 1.2 years since 2007, and continuing a 30-year trend of steady increase. The Census also accounted...
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