"Shifting Trends in US Agriculture: Insights from the Latest Census"
The 2022 agriculture census reveals a decline in the number of American farms, with small farms and Black farmers being the hardest hit, while industrial factory farms continue to expand. Large farms, accounting for only 4% of the total, control two-thirds of US agricultural land, and government subsidies primarily benefit larger, wealthier farms. Climate smart agriculture and conservation practices remain rare, and the US is now rearing more animals on factory farms than ever before, leading to environmental and social concerns.