HORTICULTURE

Detailed explanation-1: -1 U.S. Farmer Feeds 155 People Worldwide.

Detailed explanation-2: -90% of farms in Canada are family owned and operated. There is a false impression that large corporations dominate the Canadian farming industry. Farms today are expected to feed anywhere from 150-180 people.

Detailed explanation-3: -In short, India officially has anywhere from 90 million-plus to almost 150 million farmers.

Detailed explanation-4: -Each American farmer produces food and fiber for 165 people annually, both in the U.S. and abroad. Eight percent of U.S. farms market foods locally through farmers’ markets and food hubs. One day’s production for a high-producing dairy cow yields 10.5 pounds of cheese. Women make up 30 percent of today’s farmers.