Characteristics of principal operators of U.S. farms differed by race, 2018–20
- by LaPorchia Collins, Tia McDonald, Anil K. Giri and Dipak Subedi
- 2/15/2024
USDA, Economic Research Service researchers found that farms operated by African Americans tended to have lower profits and receive lower Government payments compared with other producers. Smaller farm sizes and commodity choices were key factors in these farms’ financial outcomes.