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FARMERS' CORNER

Farm Bill 2002

FUN FACTS

86% American farms are owned by individuals or families, 10% American farms are family partnerships, 3% American farms are non-family corporations.

Source: Census of Agriculture

Farmers and ranchers provide food and habitat to 75% of the nation's wildlife.

Source: AFBF

Americans have the most affordable food supply in the world! For 1 gallon milk, 1 dozen eggs, 5 lbs. sugar, 2 lbs. sirloin steak and 2 lbs. apples we only pay $18.79; it would cost us $30.10 in Paris, France and $74.23 in Tokyo, Japan.

Source: USDA

More than 96 billion pounds of edible "surplus" food is thrown away in the U.S. each year. It is estimated that almost 27% of our food supply is wasted. more facts >>

Source: Ag Day