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American Farms
In early America small farms were everywhere. Individuals main source of food and transportation were found in their backyard farms. Today, however, the vast amount of farmland has been disappearing. All is definitely not lost. There are breeds of farm animals that require a lot less acreage and food and are easier to handle for the hobby farmer. MiniatureFarmAnimals.com takes a look into 6 popular breeds of miniatures. Feel free to explore and learn more about the world of miniatures...
Farm Facts
1790 Total population: 3,929,214; farmers 90% of labor force
1900 Farm population: 29,414,000 (est.); farmers 38% of labor force; Number of farms: 5,740,000
Today
According to Farm Aid, 330 farmers leave their land every week. During the mid-1990s, an average of nearly 20,000 family farms folded each year, and some organizations say that estimate is low. As a result, there are now nearly five million fewer farms in the U.S. than there were in the 1930's
What can the Small Family Farmer do?
Miniatures may provide an answer for some.....
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