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Larger farms had greater share of energy payments and received larger payments, 2011–20

Bar chart showing the percent of farms receiving energy payments and average energy payments from 2011 to 2020.

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Commercial energy payments can be a substantial source of income for farmers who host resources such as oil, natural gas, and wind on their land. The amount of the payments, which averaged $30,482 annually in 2020 dollars per farm, depends on farm size, market conditions, and location.

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