Published: Monday, July 2, 2007
FARMERS An age breakdown
The average age of farm operators by farm type, according to the 2002 U.S. Censuses of Agriculture:
Oilseed and grain farming: 54.6
Vegetable and melon farming: 53.9
Fruit and tree nut farming: 57.7
Greenhouse, nursery and floriculture: 53.8
Tobacco farming: 54.7
Cotton farming: 52.4
Sugarcane, hay and all other crops: 57.5
Beef cattle ranching and farming: 56.7
Cattle feedlots: 53.3
Dairy cattle and milk production: 50.2
Hog and pig farming: 49.2
Poultry and egg production: 51.6
Sheep and goat farming: 52.9
Aquaculture and other animal production: 52.5
Source: Associated Press
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