Overview
Farm structure underlies the efficiency and competitiveness
of the farm sector, the well-being of farm households,
the design of public policies, and the nature of rural
areas. Farm structure
covers a variety of topics, including the number and size
of farms, concentration of production, tenure, farm organization,
business arrangements (including contractual agreements),
and the characteristics of farmers and their households.
Farm structure both affects and is affected by public
policy and the economy at all levels. The ERS research
program in this area seeks to identify and analyze the
key factors affecting farm structure.
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