Happy National Ag Day everyone! today is not only a day to celebrate agriculture but also take time to thank our farmers and ranchers. Without them we don't eat, have clothing, or the other things that we have become acustomed to. Almost everything starts on a farm.
With that in mind, here are some fun facts that I ran across that I want to share with you!
97% of farms and ranches are family owned
There are more than 1 million US cattle ranches and farmers
Farmlands include more than crops and animals, it also includes open space, wildlife habitat, and wetlands. So not only does it benefit our wildlife friends, it also benefits the environment as well.
There are half as many farms and ranches in the USA as there were in 1960, the population has doubled since then.
If you have any facts you'd like to add, just let me know! :)
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