More About National Farmers Day
NATIONAL FARMERS DAY
In numerous countries, farmers are honored with a dedicated day of celebration. In the United States, Farmers' Day takes place on October 12th.
Farming, being one of the most ancient professions known to humankind, plays a pivotal role in providing us with essential products such as vegetables, fruits, grains, dairy, meat, and eggs that sustain our daily lives.
This special day serves as a reminder to acknowledge and appreciate the tireless efforts of farmers throughout the year.
Fun Farm Facts
97% of farms in America are family owned.
The average farmer is 58 years old, and 20.7% of farmers are registered as retired.
At the time of the last census of US farms in 2017, there were 2,042,220 farms which accounted for 900,217,576 acres of land across the country.
According to the 2017 census, 130,056 farms across America sell their produce directly to consumers, however, this is a decrease in the number of farms since the last census (144,530 farms in 2012).
The most produced crop in the US is Corn. Between 2015-2019 fourteen billion bushels of corn were produced on average each year.
However, potatoes are the most eaten crop in the US, representing 22% of all vegetable farms.
In numerous countries, farmers are honored with a dedicated day of celebration. In the United States, Farmers' Day takes place on October 12th.
Farming, being one of the most ancient professions known to humankind, plays a pivotal role in providing us with essential products such as vegetables, fruits, grains, dairy, meat, and eggs that sustain our daily lives.
This special day serves as a reminder to acknowledge and appreciate the tireless efforts of farmers throughout the year.
Fun Farm Facts
97% of farms in America are family owned.
The average farmer is 58 years old, and 20.7% of farmers are registered as retired.
At the time of the last census of US farms in 2017, there were 2,042,220 farms which accounted for 900,217,576 acres of land across the country.
According to the 2017 census, 130,056 farms across America sell their produce directly to consumers, however, this is a decrease in the number of farms since the last census (144,530 farms in 2012).
The most produced crop in the US is Corn. Between 2015-2019 fourteen billion bushels of corn were produced on average each year.
However, potatoes are the most eaten crop in the US, representing 22% of all vegetable farms.
Date & Time
October 12, 2027
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