On February 13th – the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service published their 2022 Census of Agriculture Report. The report points to the continuation of consolidation trends seen over the past few decades: farm numbers decreasing but farm sizes increasing. It’s visual graphs not only detail farm size statistics but also provide a Farmer Age Groups graph and findings. According to Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, “This survey isn’t just about agriculture, it’s a map and a guide to a better and more open future.” This 5 minute read highlights some promising trends that are worth noting in our US ag industry. 2022 Census of Ag reports continued size and aging trends (farmprogress.com)
