Beginning
farms, where an operator has less than 10 years of experience, face a lot of
challenges expanding or remaining in business, according to a new report by the
USDA.
These
challenges include gaining access to land and equipment and financing the
operation.
Beginning
farms typically earn less farm income, operate at a smaller scale, and have
more debt than more established farms.
Beginning
farmers are likely to work off the farm.
Continue reading Report: beginning farms, farmers face challenges at Brownfield Ag News.