The average size of farms in the United States has seen a steady increase over the last decade. In 2024, the average farm size reached 466 acres, up from 418 acres in 2007. Between 2006 and 2007 there was a sudden drop in average farm size, but in recent years it has recovered and once again reached the same levels as its peak in 2006. Agriculture in the United States In 2023, there were about 1.9 million farms in the United States, down from 2.2 million in 2007. It appears that as average farm size has increased, the number of individual farms in the United States has decreased. Texas is home to the highest number of farms of any U.S. state, with 231,000 farms as of 2023. Major crops in the United States The United States produces a wide variety of crops. Though the production volumes of some major crops, such as wheat, have fluctuated considerably since 2000, the production of vegetables for processing has been on the rise in recent years. Grapes, apples, and oranges are the most produced fruits in the United States, with the majority of grapes being grown in California.

This statistic depicts the number and average size of farms in the United States from 2012 to 2024. The total number of farms in the U.S. in 1900 was 5,739,657, as compared to1,880,000 in 2024.

This statistic shows the average size of U.S. farms from 2019 to 2024, sorted by economic sales class. In 2024, farms belonging to the sales class between 100,000 to 249,999 U.S. dollars had an average size of 799 acres of land.

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The National Agricultural Statistics Service 2012 Census of Agriculture - FarmsPrepared by Larry Heard, NMCDC, larryheard@gmail.comSource: United States Department of Agriculture 2012 Census of Agriculture, http://www.agcensus.usda.gov/The Census of Agriculture provides a detailed picture every five years of U.S. farms and ranches and the people who operate them.Maps and statistics from the 2012 Census of Agriculture are organized into five broad categories:Crops and Plants – Data on harvested acreage for major field crops, hay, and other forage crops, as well as acreage data for vegetables, fruits, tree nuts, and berries.Economics – Data on agriculture sales, farm income, government payments from conservation and farm programs, amounts received from loans, a broad range of production expenses, and value of buildings and equipment.Farms – Information on farm size, ownership, and Internet access, as well as data on total land in farms, land use, irrigation, fertilized cropland, and enrollment in crop insurance programs.Livestock and Animals – Statistics on cattle and calves, cows and heifers, milk cows, and other cattle, as well as hogs, sheep, goats, horses, and broilers.Operators – Statistics on hired farm labor, tenure, land rented or leased, primary occupation of farm operator, and demographic characteristics such as age, sex, race/ethnicity, and residence location.ArcGIS Map Service: http://arcgis-ersarcgism3xl-1157953884.us-east-1.elb.amazonaws.com/arcgis/rest/services/NASS/farms/MapServer

The data set contains the average size of the farm holding categorised by social group, gender and the size class of the holding. The Size class include - Below 0.5 hectares 0.5-01. hectares 1-2 hectares 2-3 hectares 3-4 hectares 4-5 hectares 5-7.5 hectares 7.5-10 hectares 10-20 hectares Above 20 hectares

Farm Cost Headings by Farm Size, 2016-17 to 2023-24. Average figures per farm have been rounded to the nearest £100, therefore rounded figures may not add up exactly to totals. Definitions for each cost type can be found in the associated statistical release and accompanying tables.

Over the past decade, the average size of organic farms in Finland increased steadily. As of 2023, the average size of an organic farm was 75 hectares. In Finland, cold winters limit crop production potential, but decrease the need for pesticides. Due to rainfall during summer months, irrigation is only needed occasionally.

The Census of Agriculture provides a detailed picture every five years of U.S. farms and ranches and the people who operate them. Conducted by USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service, the 2012 Census of Agriculture collected more than six million data items directly from farmers. The Ag Census Web Maps application makes this information available at the county level through a few clicks. The maps and accompanying data help users visualize, download, and analyze Census of Agriculture data in a geospatial context. Resources in this dataset:Resource Title: Ag Census Web Maps. File Name: Web Page, url: https://www.nass.usda.gov/Publications/AgCensus/2012/Online_Resources/Ag_Census_Web_Maps/Overview/index.php/ The interactive map application assembles maps and statistics from the 2012 Census of Agriculture in five broad categories:

Crops and Plants – Data on harvested acreage for major field crops, hay, and other forage crops, as well as acreage data for vegetables, fruits, tree nuts, and berries. Economics – Data on agriculture sales, farm income, government payments from conservation and farm programs, amounts received from loans, a broad range of production expenses, and value of buildings and equipment. Farms – Information on farm size, ownership, and Internet access, as well as data on total land in farms, land use, irrigation, fertilized cropland, and enrollment in crop insurance programs. Livestock and Animals – Statistics on cattle and calves, cows and heifers, milk cows, and other cattle, as well as hogs, sheep, goats, horses, and broilers. Operators – Statistics on hired farm labor, tenure, land rented or leased, primary occupation of farm operator, and demographic characteristics such as age, sex, race/ethnicity, and residence location.

The Ag Census Web Maps application allows you to:

Select a map to display from a the above five general categories and associated subcategories. Zoom and pan to a specific area; use the inset buttons to center the map on the continental United States; zoom to a specific state; and show the state mask to fade areas surrounding the state. Create and print maps showing the variation in a single data item across the United States (for example, average value of agricultural products sold per farm). Select a county and view and download the county’s data for a general category. Download the U.S. county-level dataset of mapped values for all categories in Microsoft ® Excel format.

This Alberta Official Statistic describes the number of farms in operation and the average size of farms in Alberta at the time of the Census of Agriculture. The Census of Agriculture is conducted by Statistics Canada every five years. This Alberta Official Statistic covers census years 1986 to 2011. More Census of Agriculture data can be found on the Statistics Canada website.

This Product provides information on Census of Agriculture, Farms and Land, Canada and Provinces, 1996-2011. Total Number of Farms and Percent Change(%) from previous Census Year; Total Acrea of Land Area of Farms and Percent Change(%) from Previous Census Year and as a Percent(%) of Canada; Average Farm Size; Number of Farms with 1,120 Acres or Larger and Percent Change(%) from Previous Census Year; Farms 1,120 Acres or Larger as a Percent(%) of Total Number of Farms; Total Land in Crops; and the Percent Change(%) from Previous Census Year, and as Percent(%) Share of Canada, are included.

The average utilized agricultural area per arable farm in the Netherlands increased from 2000 to 2021. In 2000, the average farmland per arable farm in the Netherlands was 32.5 hectares. By 2021, this average had increased to approximately 41.4 hectares.

State fact sheets provide information on population, income, education, employment, federal funds, organic agriculture, farm characteristics, farm financial indicators, top commodities, and exports, for each State in the United States. Links to county-level data are included when available.This record was taken from the USDA Enterprise Data Inventory that feeds into the https://data.gov catalog. Data for this record includes the following resources: Query tool For complete information, please visit https://data.gov.

In 2024, there were about 1.88 million farms in the United States. However, the number of farms has been steadily dropping since the year 2007, when there were about 2.2 million farms in the United States. U.S. farms In 2007, the average size of farms in the United States was the smallest it had been since the year 2000. As the number of farms in the United States decrease, the average size of farms increases. Texas, the largest state in the contiguous United States, also contains the highest number of farms, at 231 thousand in 2023. Organic farming in the United States The United States has over 2.3 million hectares of organic agricultural land as of 2021. In 2022, organic food sales in the United States amounted to almost 59 billion euros, making it the largest market for organic food worldwide. In 2021, the number of certified organic farms in the United States reached 17,445, up from about 14,185 farms in 2016.

Agriculture Census: Average Size of Operational Land Holdings: Odisha: Size Group: 4 to 10 Hectares data was reported at 5.550 ha in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 5.990 ha for 2011. Agriculture Census: Average Size of Operational Land Holdings: Odisha: Size Group: 4 to 10 Hectares data is updated yearly, averaging 5.590 ha from Jun 2001 (Median) to 2016, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.990 ha in 2011 and a record low of 5.510 ha in 2006. Agriculture Census: Average Size of Operational Land Holdings: Odisha: Size Group: 4 to 10 Hectares data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Agriculture Sector – Table IN.RIK003: Agriculture Census: Average Size of Operational Land Holdings: by Size Group.

As as June 30, 2023, the average area operated of large farms in Australia was around 5.2 thousand hectares. The average area of cropping farms across medium size businesses decreased over the past decade, while large size businesses incresed.

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Census and economic families by size of family and average family size from the Socioeconomic overview of the farm population.

The precision farming software market is experiencing robust growth, driven by the increasing need for optimized resource utilization and enhanced crop yields in agriculture. A compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14% from 2019 to 2024 suggests a significant expansion, indicating a strong market pull towards technology-driven solutions. The market's segmentation reveals a diverse landscape, with crop management, financial management, and farm inventory management software as key application areas. Cloud-based solutions are gaining traction due to their accessibility, scalability, and real-time data capabilities, surpassing the local or web-based software segment in growth rate. Major players like John Deere, Trimble, and others are heavily investing in R&D, resulting in sophisticated software offering advanced analytics and predictive capabilities. The market's regional distribution likely mirrors global agricultural production patterns, with North America and Europe holding substantial market share initially, followed by a rapid expansion in the Asia-Pacific region due to increasing farm mechanization and technological adoption. Further growth is propelled by several factors. The increasing availability of affordable high-speed internet and mobile technologies is expanding the reach of precision farming software to smaller farms and developing countries. Government initiatives promoting digital agriculture are also fueling adoption, alongside the growing demand for sustainable and efficient farming practices to address concerns about climate change and resource scarcity. However, challenges remain, including the high initial investment costs for some software solutions, the digital literacy gap among farmers, and data security concerns. Overcoming these barriers will be crucial for sustaining the market's impressive growth trajectory. The forecast period of 2025-2033 anticipates continuous expansion, with likely shifts in market share among different segments and regions as technology evolves and adoption rates vary. We can project significant increases in market size, potentially reaching several billions of dollars by 2033, based on the sustained CAGR and expanding global demand for efficient agricultural solutions. Recent developments include: January 2022: John Deere introduced a fully autonomous tractor. The machine combined Deere's 8R tractor, TruSet-enabled chisel plow, GPS guidance system, and new advanced technologies, which will help the company expand its footprint in the precision agriculture field., November 2021: CNH Industrial acquired Raven Industries, a leading precision agriculture technology company in the United States, for USD 1.2 billion. This acquisition is expected to help the company invest and innovate in groundbreaking precision agriculture technology., May 2021: John Deere announced the acquisition of autonomous driving technology-based startup Bear Flag Robotics for USD 250 million. This acquisition is expected to help both companies deliver advanced technological solutions to farmers.. Notable trends are: Farm Labor Shortage and Rise in Average Farm Size.