It has been said that farmers can’t afford to be pessimists. Even in an age of rapidly encroaching automation, it isn’t, and never has been, easy being a farmer. However, one cannot become a farmer without a sense of optimism.
There are over two million individual farms in the United States. That is the equivalent of almost 900 million acres of arable land used for industry in the country. And the average size of a farm is about 444 acres.
The typical family-owned farm makes about $69,000 in profits annually.
However, due to climate change, international political tensions, tariff wars and changing consumer diets, family-run farms have struggled to profit. Over 39% of the income generated by farmers in 2021 will come from tens of billions in government subsidy payments.
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🌾 A successful harvest ends with everyone home safe. National Farm Safety and Health Week is September 21–25, 2026. This year’s theme, “Safety Today, Success Tomorrow,” is a reminder that protecting an operation begins with protecting the people behind it. In February 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its latest national data, reporting… National Farm Safety & Health Week
RAA Employee Spotlight ➡️ Becca Root, Founder Becca is the Founder of Root Agricultural Advisory where she assists with the day-to-day operations of the various business units. Prior to starting the company with her husband Skye, she worked as a Product Owner for Clearwater Analytics. Prior to Clearwater, she was a public accountant in audit… Employee Spotlight: Becca Root
Root Agricultural Advisory
2670 S. Eagle Rd. Meridian ID 83642
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