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Characteristics of Women Farm Operators and Their Farms

The share of U.S. farms operated by women nearly tripled over the past three decades. Using Census of Agriculture data from 1978 through 2007, this report provides detailed information about women farmers and the types of farms they operate.

Publication Name
Econcomic Information Bulletin
Downloadable Documents
Author
Robert A. Hoppe and Penni Korb
Publisher
Washington, DC: USDA Economic Research Service
Page Numbers
51
Publication Date
April 01, 2013
Publication Type
Reports and Guides
State
National
Keywords
Women in Agriculture

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