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According to the USDA, there are nearly 2 million farming and ranching operations in the United States.

Of those, more than 1.8 million are 'small' or 'mid-sized' family farms.

According to the USDA, there are nearly 2 million farming and ranching operations in the United States. Of those, more than 1.8 million are 'small' or 'mid-sized' family farms.

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According to the USDA, there are nearly 2 million farming and ranching operations in the United States. Of those, more than 1.8 million are 'small' or 'mid-sized' family farms.

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Of those, more than 1.8 million are 'small' or 'mid-sized' family farms.

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