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Farm Bureau Salutes USDA’s Focus on Small Farms

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on USDA’s announcement to create policy focused on the success of America’s small farms and ranches.

“We thank Secretary Rollins for recognizing the critical role small farmers and ranchers play in America’s food supply chain. Almost 90% of farms in America are classified as small farms, and nearly all of them are family-owned. That’s why Farm Bureau has been such a strong advocate for their success.

“Unfortunately, the 2022 Census of Agriculture shows 141,000 farms went out of business in a five-year period, and we’ve lost even more since the report was released.

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