This report uses the newly released data from the 2022 Census of Agriculture to provide an update on land in farms, the number of farms, tenure of farm operations, and producers’ characteristics in South Dakota for the last ten years, from 2012 to 2022. The Census of Agriculture, conducted every five years, includes information on land use, income, characteristics of producers, production and sale activities, and other farm-related items.
Change in South Dakota Agricultural Land, Tenure of Farm Operation, and Producer Characteristics 2012-2022
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