Census of Agriculture AC87-A-39 Volume 1 GEOGRAPHIC AREA SERIES Part 39 Rhode Island state and County Data ?ropo s t5.S. G'^^'^^- .TO©^^ .^1 Hern ^-^ MK( r»» U.S. Department of Commerce BUREAU OF THE CENSUS ACKNOWLEDGMENTS This report was prepared in the Agriculture Division. Many other divisions contributed to this preparation: Data Preparation performed the clerical processing; Administrative Services pro- vided the forms design and other administrative services; Publi- cations Services contributed in publication planning and design, editorial review, composition, and printing procurement; Com- puter Services provided the computer processing facilities; Field provided selected data collection activities; Economic Program- ming prepared the computer programs; and Economic Surveys assisted in preparation of data collection and processing proce- dures and computer programs. Members of the Census Advisory Committee on Agriculture Statistics and representatives of both public and private organizations made significant recommendations which helped establish data content. Members of various agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture provided valuable advice in the planning, publicizing, and processing phases of the census, and in helping farmers and ranchers complete the report forms. The press, farm magazines, radio and television stations, and farm organizations were most helpful in publicizing the census and encouraging cooperation of farm and ranch operators. Special tribute is paid to the millions of farm and ranch operators who furnished the information requested. Only through their cooperation was it possible to collect and publish the data in this report. If you have any questions concerning the statistics in this report, call: (301) 763-8555 Division Chief (301) 763-8567 Crops Branch (301) 763-8569 Livestock Branch (301) 763-8566 Farm Economics Branch (301) 763-1113 General Information (301) 763-8558 Statistical Methodology c ^ v^ w "i^yv i/p-i- . 5ycy^ GOVDOC C3.31/4: ni/i/- 1 ?\M /ch. ■ 1 VOLUME 1 g^^ GEOGRAPHIC AREA SERIES 1987 ml V Census of Agriculture AC87-A-39 Changed November 1989 CHANGE SHEET ^^H. 1 1990 Rhode Island y'^^*''^^'^'^^mt;^Uhfrfrf Following are changes to the 1987 Census of Agriculture volume 1 publications: ^^^^ \ Issued March 1989 \M/ ^Ans(^ U.S. Department of Commerce Robert A. Mosbacher, Secretary Robert Ortner, Under Secretary for Economic Affairs BUREAU OF THE CENSUS BUREAU OF THE CENSUS C. L. Kincannon, Deputy Director Charles A. Waite, Associate Director for Economic Programs Roger H. Bugenhagen, Assistant Director for Economic and Agriculture Censuses Thomas L. Mesenbourg, Cliief, Economic Census Staff AGRICULTURE DIVISION Charles P. Pautler, Jr., Chief Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Census of agriculture (1987). Geographic area series. 1 987 census of agriculture. Geographic area series. Includes indexes. Supt. of Docs, no.: 3.31/4:987/v.1 1. Agriculture — Economic aspects — United States — Statistics. 2. Agriculture — Economic aspects — United States— States— Statistics. 3. Agriculture— Economic aspects — United States — Territories and possessions —Statistics. I. United States. Bureau of the Census. II. Title. HD1769.C46 1987 338.1 •0973'021 88-600103 For sale by Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. CONTENTS Page Introduction VII Highlights of the State's Agriculture: 1987 and 1982 — 1 FIGURES 1. State Map 2 2. Profile of State's Agriculture: 1987 3 3. Percent of Farms and of Value of Products Sold: 1987 4 4. Farms by Value of Agricultural Products Sold: 1959 to 1987 4 5. Land Use: 1987 5 6. Selected Crops Harvested: 1987 5 7. Value of Livestock and Poultry Sold: 1987 6 8. Production Expenses: 1987 6 TABLES CHAPTER 1. State Data 1. Historical Highlights: 1987 and Earlier Census Years 7 2. Market Value of Agricultural Products Sold: 1987, 1982, and 1978 9 3. Farm Production Expenses: 1987, 1982, and 1978 10 4. Net Cash Return From Agricultural Sales: 1987 12 5. Government Payments and Other Farm-Related Income: 1987 and 1982 13 6. Commodity Credit Corporation Loans: 1987 and 1982 14 7. Land Use and Acres Diverted: 1987, 1982, and 1978 15 8. Land in Farms, Harvested Cropland, and Irrigated Land, by Size of Farm: 1987 and 1982 16 9. Irrigation: 1987, 1982, and 1978 16 10. Selected Characteristics of Irrigated and Nonirrigated Farms: 1987 and 1982 17 11. Value of Land and Buildings: 1987, 1982, and 1978 18 12. Value of Machinery and Equipment on Place: 1987 and 1982 18 13. Selected Machinery and Equipment on Place: 1987 and 1982 18 14. Petroleum Products Expenses: 1987, 1982, and 1978 19 15. Agricultural Chemicals Used, Including Fertilizer and Lime: 1987, 1982, and 1978 19 16. Tenure and Characteristics of Operator and Type of Organization for All Farms and Farms Operated by Black and Other Races: 1987, 1982, and 1978 20 17. Selected Characteristics of Farms Operated by Females, Persons of Spanish Origin, and Specified Racial Groups: 1987 and 1982 21 18. Selected Characteristics of Farms by Standard Industrial Classification: 1987 23 19. Selected Characteristics of Abnormal Farms: 1987 and 1982 24 20. Livestock and Poultry- Inventory and Sales: 1987, 1982, and 1978 25 21. Poultry- Inventory and Sales: 1987 and 1982 25 22. Broilers and Started Pullets-Sales: 1987 and 1982 26 23. Poultry- Inventory and Sales by Size of Flock: 1987 26 24. Turkeys-Sales by Number Sold Per Farm: 1987 27 25. Cattle and Calves -Inventory: 1987 and 1982 27 26. Cattle and Calves -Sales: 1987 and 1982 28 27. Cattle and Calves -Inventory and Sales by Size of Herd: 1987 28 28. Cattle and Calves- Inventory and Sales by Size of Cow Herd: 1987 29 29. Cattle and Calves- Inventory and Sales by Size of Beef Cow Herd: 1987 29 30. Cattle and Calves- Inventory and Sales by Size of Milk Cow Herd: 1987 30 31. Cattle and Calves-Sales by Number Sold Per Farm: 1987 30 32. Hogs and Pigs— Inventory: 1987 and 1982 30 33. Hogs and Pigs-Sales: 1987 and 1982 31 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE CONTENTS III Page 34. Hogs and Pigs- Litters Farrowed: 1987 and 1982 31 35. Hogs and Pigs— Inventory and Sales by Size of Herd: 1987 31 36. Hogs and Pigs— Inventory and Sales by Number Sold Per Farm: 1987 32 37. Hogs and Pigs— Inventory, Sales, and Litters by Total Farrowed: 1987 32 38. Sheep and Lambs— Inventory and Sales: 1987 and 1982 32 39. Sheep and Lambs— Inventory and Sales by Size of Flock: 1987 33 40. Sheep and Lambs— Inventory and Sales by Size of Ewe Flock: 1987 33 41. Other Livestock and Livestock Products -Inventory and Sales: 1987 and 1982 34 42. Crops Harvested and Value of Production: 1987 and 1982 35 43. Specified Crops Harvested— Yield Per Acre Irrigated and Nonirrigated: 1987 __ - 35 44. Specified Crops by Acres Harvested: 1987 and 1982 36 45. Specified Fruits and Nuts by Acres: 1987 and 1982 * 46. Nursery and Greenhouse Crops, Mushrooms, and Sod Grown for Sale by Value of Sales: 1987 and 1982 — 37 47. Farms by Concentration of Market Value of Agricultural Products Sold: 1 987 38 48. Summary by Tenure of Operator: 1987 40 49. Summary by Type of Organization: 1987 49 50. Summary by Age and Principal Occupation of Operator: 1987 58 51. Summary by Size of Farm: 1987 76 52. Summary by Value of Agricultural Products Sold: 1987 94 53. Summary by Standard Industrial Classification of Farm: 1987 112 CHAPTER 2. County Data 1. County Summary Highlights: 1987 - 130 2. Market Value of Agricultural Products Sold and Farms by Standard Industrial Classification: 1987 and 1982 131 3. Farm Production Expenses: 1987 and 1982 133 4. Net Cash Return From Agricultural Sales, Government Payments, Other Farm-Related Income, and Commodity Credit Corporation Loans: 1987 and 1982 134 5. Farms, Land in Farms, and Land Use: 1987 and 1982 135 6. Harvested Cropland by Size of Farm and Acres Harvested: 1987 and 1982 137 7. Irrigation: 1987 and 1982 138 8. Machinery and Equipment on Place: 1987 and 1982 139 9. Agricultural Chemicals Used, Including Fertilizer and Lime: 1987 and 1982 140 10. Tenure and Characteristics of Operator and Type of Organization: 1987 and 1982 141 11. Cattle and Calves- Inventory and Sales: 1987 and 1982 - 143 12. Hogs and Pigs- Inventory, Litters, and Sales: 1987 and 1982 145 13. Sheep and Horses- Inventory and Sales: 1987 and 1982 146 14. Poultry- Inventory and Sales: 1987 and 1982 147 15. Selected Crops: 1987 and 1982 148 16. Farms With Sales of $10,000 or More: 1987 and 1982 149 17. Milk Goats- Inventory and Sales: 1987 and 1982 154 18. Angora Goats- Inventory and Sales: 1987 and 1982 * 19. Mink and Their Pelts- Inventory and Sales: 1987 and 1982 20. Colonies of Bees and Honey- Inventory and Sales: 1987 and 1982 — 154 21. Fish Sales: 1987 and 1982 22. Miscellaneous Poultry— Inventory and Sales: 1987 and 1982 154 23. Miscellaneous Livestock and Animal Specialties- Inventory and Sales: 1987 and 1982 155 24. Grains-Corn, Sorghum, Wheat, and Other Small Grains: 1987 and 1982 155 25. Cotton, Tobacco, Soybeans, Dry Beans and Peas, Potatoes, Sugar Crops, and Peanuts: 1987 and 1982 _ 156 26. Field Seeds, Grass Seeds, Hay, Forage, and Silage: 1987 and 1982 156 27. Vegetables, Sweet Corn, and Melons Harvested for Sale: 1987 and 1982 157 28. Fruits and Nuts: 1987 and 1982 160 29. Berries Harvested for Sale: 1987 and 1982 161 30. Nursery and Greenhouse Crops, Mushrooms, and Sod Grown for Sale: 1987 and 1982 161 31. Other Crops: 1987 and 1982 32. Farms Operated by Black and Other Races by Value of Sales and Occupation: 1987 and 1982 33. Farms Operated by Black and Other Races by Tenure: 1987 and 1982 — — * 34. Operators by Selected Racial Groups: 1987 and 1982 163 35. Operators of Spanish Origin: 1987 and 1982 - * 36. Farms With Grazing Permits: 1987 * IV CONTENTS 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE Page APPENDIXES A. General Explanation A-1 B. Places With All Cropland in the Conservation Reserve Program B-1 C. Statistical Methodology C-1 D. Report Form and Information Sheet - D-1 Index Index 1 Publication Program Inside back cover 'Not published for this State. 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE CONTENTS V INTRODUCTION Page HISTORY VII USES OF THE CENSUS VII AUTHORITY AND AREA COVERED VII FARM DEFINITION VII COMPARABILITY OF DATA VII TABULAR PRESENTATION VII ADVANCE REPORTS VIM ELECTRONIC DATA DISSEMINATION VIM SPECIAL TABULATIONS VIM CENSUS DISCLOSURE RULES VIM INVENTORIES, PRODUCTION, AND SALES DATA VIII ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS VIII fifth year after 1983 covering the prior year. The 1987 census includes each State, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Virgin Island of the United States. A census of agriculture will be conducted in American Samoa and the Common- wealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in conjunction with the 1 990 Census of Population and Housing. FARM DEFINITION HISTORY The 1 987 Census of Agriculture is the 23d taken by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census. The first agriculture census was taken in 1840 as part of the sixth decennial census of population. From 1840 to 1950, an agriculture census was taken as part of the decennial census. A separate mid-decade census of agriculture was conducted in 1925, 1935, and 1945. From 1954 to 1974, a census of agriculture was taken for the years ending in 4 and 9. In 1976, Congress authorized the census of agri- culture to be taken for 1 978 and 1 982 to adjust the data reference year so that it coincided with the economic censuses covering manufacturing, mining, construction, retail trade, wholesale trade, service industries, and selected transportation activities. This adjustment in timing estab- lished the agriculture census on a 5-year cycle collecting data for years ending in 2 and 7. USES OF THE CENSUS The census of agriculture is the leading source of statistics about the Nation's agricultural production and the only source of consistent, comparable data at the county. State, and national levels. Census statistics are used by Congress in developing and changing farm programs and for determining the effects of these programs. Many national and State programs are designed or allocated on the basis of census data, such as funds for extension services, research, and soil conservation projects. Private industry uses census statistics to provide a more effective production and distribution system for the agricultural community. AUTHORITY AND AREA COVERED The census of agriculture is required by law under Title 13, United States Code, sections 142(a) and 191, which directs that a census be taken in 1 979, 1 983, and in every Since 1850, when minimum criteria defining a farm for census purposes first were established, the farm definition has been changed nine times. The current definition, first used for the 1974 census, is any place from which $1,000 or more of agricultural products were produced and sold or normally would have been sold during the census year. The farm definition used for the outlying areas varies according to area. The report for each area includes a discussion of the farm definition. COMPARABILITY OF DATA Data on acreages and inventories for 1987 and 1982 are generally comparable. Dollar figures shown for expenses and agricultural product sales are expressed in current dollars and have not been adjusted for inflation or defla- tion. In general, data for censuses since 1974 are not fully comparable with data for 1 969 and earlier censuses due to changes in the farm definition. The 1978 U.S., region, and State data shown in the 1978 Census of Agriculture publications included data for farms on the mail list plus estimates from an area sample for farms not on the mail list. For comparability, the 1978 data in the 1987 publications include only farms on the mail list. TABULAR PRESENTATION State data— Tables 1 through 47 in chapter 1 show detailed State-level data usually accompanied by historical data for one or more past censuses. Tables 48 through 53 provide 1 987 State data cross-tabulated by various farm classifications. County data— Chapter 2 presents selected data items by county. Tables 1 through 1 6 include general data for all counties. The counties are listed in alphabetical order in the column headings. Tables 17 through 36 include only 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE INTRODUCTION VII counties reporting the data item. Counties not having the item, or with a limited number of farms reporting the item, have data combined and presented as "all other counties." ADVANCE REPORTS Advance reports of 1 987 census data have been pub- lished separately for each county with 10 farms or more, each State, and the United States. This series provided, at the earliest possible date, final data on major data items together with comparable final data from the 1982 census. Data items are standard across States except information on selected crops harvested, which vary by State accord- ing to their relative importance in the State. ELECTRONIC DATA DISSEMINATION The volume 1 data are available on computer tapes and compact disc. The advance report data are available on computer tapes, computer diskettes, and through elec- tronic data services such as the AGRIDATA network, the CENDATA package on Dialog, CompuServe on-line ser- vices, and the Census Bureau's State Data Center Bulletin Board. Computer tapes, diskettes, and compact discs are sold by the Customer Services Branch, Data User Services Division, Bureau of the Census, Washington, D.C. 20233 (telephone (301) 763-4100). SPECIAL TABULATIONS Custom designed tabulations can be developed to individual user specifications on a programming cost reim- bursable basis. Inquiries about special tabulations should be directed to the Chief, Agriculture Division, Bureau of the Census, Washington, D.C. 20233. CENSUS DISCLOSURE RULES In keeping with the provisions of Title 13, United States Code, no data are published that would disclose the operations of an individual farm. However, the number of farms in a given size category or other classification, such as size of farm, is not considered a release of confidential information and is provided even though other information is withheld. INVENTORIES, PRODUCTION, AND SALES DATA Inventories of livestock, poultry, and machinery and equipment are measured as of December 31 of the census year. Crop and livestock production, sales, and expense data are for the calendar year, except for a few crops (such as citrus) for which the production year overlaps the calendar year. ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS The following abbreviations and symbols are used through- out the tables: Represents zero. (D) Withheld to avoid disclosing data for individual farms. (IC) Independent city. (NA) Not available. (S) Withheld because estimate did not meet pub- lication standards on the basis of either the response rate (associated relative standard error) or a consistency review. (X) Not applicable. (Z) Less than half of the unit shown. cwt Hundredweight. sq ft Square feet. VIII INTRODUCTION 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE Highlights of the State's Agriculture: 1987 and 1982 [Dollar figures are in current dollars with no adjustment for price changes. For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory t acres ' Value of land and buildings': dollars rinllars Farms by size: 1 000 to 1 999 acres Im ated land farms" Market value of agricultural products sold $1,000.. Crops, including nursery and greenhouse crops :::::::::::::;:::::-$?S?:: Tobacco :::;::::::::::::;:: $i;o55:: Fnjits, nuts, and bemes Nursery and greentiouse crops. Ottier crops..- Livestock, poultry, and tfieir products . Poultry and poultry products Dairy products Cattle and calves... Hogs and pigs Sheep, lambs, and wool Other livestock and livestock produc Farms by type of organization: Individual or family {sole prop Partnership Corporation Other— cooperative, estate oi Operators by principal occupation: Operators by days worked off farm; 200 days or more Average age of operator Total farm production Selected farni production < Feed for livestock and poultry . Commercial fertilizer^ Agricultural chemicals^ Petroleum products Hired farm labor $1,000 $1,000. $1,000. $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 Livestock and poultry inventory: Hogs and pigs Chickens 3 months old or older . Selected crops harvested: Corn for grain or seed .- farms- acres. Com for silage or green chop Irish potatoes .. farms, acres, farms acres. Hay-alfalfa, other tame, small grain, wild, grass silage, green chop, etc. (see awes- 37 786 53 903 26 685 1 929 1 666 20 786 8 997 123 3 872 ^Data for 1 982 do not include imputation for item 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE RHODE ISLAND 1 Figure 1 . State Map RHODE ISLAND CONNECTICUT MASSACHUSETTS PROVIDENCE WASHINGTON A (PART) / ) & 2 RHODE ISLAND 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE Figure 2. Profile of state's Agriculture: 1987 1 to 49 acres 50 to 1 79 acres ' ■- ■ '^ ^'J^^V t' " "'" -i , . , Farms by size 1 54-4 j4 4 180 to 499 acres j j 94 500 to 999 acres H i.e 1 ,000 to 1 ,999 acres 1 o.3 2,000 acres or more 0.0 Less than $2,500 $2,500 to $9,999 : 23.0 r^J.,4 Farms by value of products sold $10,000 to $49,999 ■ilil 17.1 $50,000 to $99,999 j J 7.8 $100,000 to $249,999 j '"^ 6.1 $250,000 or more j | 4.6 Less than $40,000 $40,000 to $99,999 $100,000 to $499,999 $500,000 to $999,999 ■•'■■"'■■■■I 9.1 yi .3.2 1 ex 7 Farms by value of land and buildings ;;iill 16.7 |54.7 $1,000,000 or more [ , „, Other Corporation il.3 Farms by type of organization Partnership [ Individual or family T380.9 Full owner Part owner ! : 21.8 — — _J 67 6 Operators by tenure Tenant j ; ^og None i iii^^^^^^g 1 to 99 days 1 8 M37.8 Operators working off farm 100 to 199 days 200 days or more Not reported 11.1 ^B 374 "n- Farming Other ( 9.2 Operators by principal occupation 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1" ■ V" 1 ■' 1 ■■" 1 ' 1 1 1 ) 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 9 Percent of farms 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE RHODE ISLAND 3 Figure 3. Percent of Farms and of Value of Products Sold: 1987 Value of sales Less than $10,000 $10,000 to $49,999 $50,000 to $99,999 $100,000 to $249,999 $250,000 to $499,999 $500,000 or more Number of farms Value of agricultural products sold 10 20 30 40 Percent Figure 4. Farms by Value of Agricultural Products Sold: 1959 to 1987 (Farms) 1400 — I $100,000 or more I $40,000 to $99,999 ] $10,000 to $39,999 ] Less than $10,000 1974 Census year 1982 1987 4 RHODE ISLAND 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE Figure 5. Land Use: 1987 Land use Total acres =58,1 Cropland Pastureland and rangeland 5.7% Woodland 38.8% Other cropland— cover, crops failed, y"^ and summer fallow , 2.6% / Cropland idle 9.3% y' Cropland pasture. 17.3° Cropland harvested 70.8% Figures. Selected Crops Harvested: 1987 (Thousands of acres) 10 Hay— all types Nursery and Corn for silage greenhouse Vegetables Insh potatoes Land in 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE RHODE ISLAND 5 Figure 7. Value Of Livestock and Poultry Sold: 1987 State total = $11,100,000 Poultry and poultry products 37.8% All other livestock 5.1% Cattle and calves 9.0% Dairy products 43.0% Figure 8. Production Expenses: 1987 Livestock purchased Feed purchased Fertilizer/ Chemicals/Seeds Labor — Hired/Contract Energy cost Interest expense 3.7 3.5 -— — iiiiiii 1.1 1 jl.9 ^ 1 ;; 1.3 1 1 1 8.1 Millions of dollars 6 RHODE ISLAND 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE Table 1. Historical Highlights: 1987 and Earlier Census Years (For meaning of abbreviations and symbols. introductory text] Value of land and buildings': Average per farm dollars- Average per acre dollars. Estimated market value of Total cropland Harvested cropland _ Irrigated land. fularket value of agncultural products sold2 $1,000. Average per farm. dollars. Crops, including nursery and greenfiouse crops -. $1,000. Livestock, poultry, and ttieir products $1,000, Farms by value of sales^; Less than $2,500 $2,500 to $4.999 $10,000 to $24,999''.. $25,000 to $49,999=.. $50,000 to $99,999... $100,000 to $499,999. Farms by type of organization: Individual or family (sole proprietorsflip) Partnership Corporation Other -cooperative, estate or trust. 200 days c Other , Average age of operator*. Total farm production Selected farm production Livestock and poultry Feed for livestock < Livestock and poultry: Cattle and calves inventory __ farms. Hogs and pigs inventory- Hogs and pigs sold See footnotes at end of table. 205 794 58 714 18 139 12 237 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-STATE DATA 12 121 10 074 5 029 34 5 60S 10 132 39 10 015 8 775 55 8 720 3 142 (NA) (NA) 9 474 82 5 90S RHODE ISLAND 7 Table 1. Historical Highlights: 1987 and Earlier Census Years-Con. [For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text] All farms 1987 1982 1978 1974 1969 1964 1959 1954 Selected crops harvested: Irish potatoes . — farms.. 22 21 35 (NA) 89 152 313 acres.. 1 410 2 879 3 535 4 344 (NA) 4 925 4 895 3 806 259 958 703 350 915 076 932 755 (NA) 922 699 1 055 855 740 198 Hay -alfalfa, other tame, small grain, wild, grass silage, green chop, etc. (see text) farms.. 291 340 318 272 303 15'^1 19'^3^^ 20*774 8 126 9 296 10 623 8 689 8 785 tons, dry]] 14 125 17 708 17 421 17 300 24 820 37 326 38 224 sale (see text)'" farms.. 99 120 135 123 156 238 1 947 1 908 2 208 1 891 2 088 1 661 1 495 1 810 Land in orchards farms.. 83 79 62 50 46 85 122 247 acres.. 856 827 702 668 779 835 1 106 1 831 'Data are based on a sample of farms. ^Data for 1 974 and pnor years include tf e value of forest products sold. 'Data for 1982 and pnor years exclude a 'Data for 1959 are for $10,000 or more. 'Data for 1954 are for $25,000 or more. 'Data for 1974 apply only to individual o family operations (sole proprietorship) and partnerships; see text. 'Data for 1 987 include cost of custom applications; data for agricultura the cost of lime for 1987 and 1982. 'Data for 1982 do not include imputation for item nonresponse. 'Data for 1964 and prior years are for c ickens 4 months old or older. 8 RHODE ISLAND 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-STATE DATA Table 2. Market Value of Agricultural Products Sold: 1987, 1982, and 1978 [For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text) Total sales (see text) farms $1,000 Average per farm dollars Value of sales': Less tfian $1,000 (see texl) farms, $1,000 $1,000 to $2,499 farms, $1,000 $2,500 to $4,999 farms $1,000 $5,000 to $9,999 .._ - farms $1,000 $10,000 to $19,999 farms $1,000 $20,000 to $24,999 _ - farms. $1,000 $25,000 to $39,999 - farms $1,000 $40,000 to $49,999 farms $1,000 $50,000 to $99,999 farms $1,000 $100,000 to $249,999- farms $1,000 $250,000 to $499,999 farms $1,000 $500,000 to $999,9992 _ farms $1,000 $1,000,000 or more farms $1 ,000 Sales by commodity or commodity group: Crops, including nursery and greenfiouse crops farms $1,000. Grains farms $1,000 Com for grain farms $1,000, Wheat farms $1 ,000, Soybeans farms $1 ,000 Sorgflum for grain _ farms $1,000 Barley farms $1 ,000 Oats farms $1,000 other grains^ __ farms $1,000. Cotton and cottonseed farms. $1,000. Tobacco farms. $1,000. Hay, silage, and field seeds ._ farms. $1,000. Vegetables, sweet com, and melons _.. farms. $1,000. Fruits, nuts, and berries farms. $1,000. Nursery and greenhouse crops farms. $1,000. Other crops farms. $1,000. Livestock, poultry, and their products __. farms. $1,000. Poultry and poultry products ._ farms. $1,000. Dairy products farms. $1,000. Cattle and calves farms. $1,000. Hogs and pigs farms. $1,000. Sheep, lambs, and wool farms. $1 ,000. Other livestock and livestock products (see text) famis. 20 786 23 1 764 6 907 8 2 960 11 944 'Data for 1982 and 1978 exclude abnormal farms. 'Data for 1982 and 1978 are for $500,000 or more 'Data for 1982 include barley. 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-STATE DATA RHODE ISLAND 9 Table 3. Farm Production Expenses: 1987, 1982, and 1978 [Data are based on a sample of farms: see text For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text ] 1987 1982 Farms ($1,000) 1978 702 218 187 143 61 37 35 9 12 248 (X) (X) 139 74 13 12 6 3 393 (X) (X) 140 156 31 29 21 5 3 219 !^ 88 57 19 25 17 6 7 237 (X) (X) 96 59 47 2 15 (X) (X) 178 64 24 13 3 5 355 (X) (X) 206 53 63 18 9 2 659 454 153 ?l 9 1 29 1^1 42 359 609 1 342 2 039 2 019 2 684 5 484 3 312 12 247 (X) 1 146 79 (0) (D) (X) 3 684 12.4 343 253 545 704 508 411 879 9.6 21 432 530 408 1 200 13g 21 37 i ,3^5 4.5 35 46 244 164 185 129 (D) (D) (X) 778 27 34 139 IC! 155 (D) (X) 1 390 140 337 183 267 (D) (D) (NA) (NA) (NA) (NA) (NA) s (NA) 262 1 271 (NA) 137 80 25 426 5 347 (NA) 132 177 80 9 238 4 227 (NA) 63 83 23 56 13 262 1 021 (NA) 142 45 51 7 5 12 446 1 125 (NA) 230 69 96 29 647 (NA) 170 40 42 12 19 725 1 819 (NA) 506 148 40 26 5 1 { i i { s s 240 1 198 (NA) 109 60 $1.000.. Farms witfi expenses o(- $1 to $4 999 $5 000 to $9 999 $25,000 to $49,999 $50 000 to $99 999 $100 000 to $249 999 $500,000 or more Farms witfi expenses of- $1 to $999.. $1,000.. percent of total.. $5,000 to $9,999 $10,000 to $24 999' 30 $250,000 or more - 400 4 941 (NA) 142 107 Farms witll expenses of- $1,000.- percent of total- $5,000 to $9 999 $10 000 to $24 999' 110 $80,000 to $99 999 SI 00 000 or more Commercially mixed formula feeds Farms witfi expenses of- $1 to $999 farms.. $1.000.. percent of total.. 307 3 886 (NA) 120 53 51 83 $1 000 to $4 999 $25 000 to $49 999 " 410 (NA) 239 69 70 10 ^^ Farms wltti expenses of- $1.000__ percent of total. _ $5,000 to $9,999 - $10,000 to $19 999 Farms witfi expenses of- $1.000__ percent of total.. 1 094 (NA) 189 136 $10,000 to $24 999' $25 000 to $29 999 $100,000 or more 431 580 (NA) 268 56 78 Farms with expenses of- $1 to $499 $1.000.. percent of total.. $1,000 to $4 999 $5 000 to $9 999 12 $50,000 or more famts Farms with expenses of- $1 to $999 $1,000.. percent of total.. 1 328 (NA) 430 193 26 24 $10,000 to $24 999' $25 000 to $39 999 $40 000 to $49 999 $50,000 or more See footnotes at end of table. 10 RHODE ISLAND 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-STATE DATA Table 3. Farm Production Expenses: 1987, 1982, and 1978 -Con. [Data are based on a sample of farms; see text. For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text] 1987 1982 Item Expenses ($1,000) 1978 Total farm production expenses-Con. Electricity farms., $1,000._ percent of total- Farms witfi expenses of- $1 to $499.. $500 to $999 (X) 245 82 42 66 5 214 73 40 26 26 19 7 2 21 i 18 33 9 3 1 2 588 35 29 5 5 97 !S 67 21 3 ? 239 (X) (X) 35 22 5 177 105 40 15 5 3 635 (X) (X) 58 88 402 70 15 2 5^9 18 58 191 69 iS 9 5?^ 32.1 16 104 170 (D) 675 !S 7 529 5'3^ 1.8 7 69 59 56 5.9 130 411 218 397 191 397 (X) 183 .6 22 45 28 sg (X) 1 298 24 283 230 295 175 291 875 423 (X) 786 2,6 8 104 107 59 197 304 1 lil 6.0 12 62 982 475 509 526 (NA) 282 89 62 60 } 269 5 559 (NA) 77 104 } 42 118 (NA) 16 20 } * 3 S (NA) 164 (NA) 86 22 4 } (NA) 52 91 29 38 (NA) (NA) (NA) (NA) (NA) (NA) (NA) s (NA) (NA) (NA) (NA) (NA) (NA) is 401 334 (NA) 210 $5,000 to $9,999 $10 000 to $24 999 3 $25 000 or more $1,000.. percent of total.. Farms with expenses of- $1 to $999.... $1,000 to $4,999 $5 000 to $9 999 4«i (NA) 76 1i $10 000 to $24 999' i ^5 $80 000 to $99 999 -i $100 000 or more $1,000.. percent of total.. Farms witti expenses ot- 76 (NA) $1 000 to $4 999 9 $5,000 to $9.999 3 $50 000 or more B $1,000.. percent of total.. Farms with expenses of- $1 000 to $4 999 NA $6 000 to $9 999 NA $50 000 or more (NA) Customwork, machine hire, and rental of machinery and equipment^ farms.. $1,000.. percent of total.. Fanns with expenses of- 104 108 (NA) $5 000 to $9 999 3 $10 000 to $24 999 .| $50,000 or more Interest* farms.. $1,000.. percent of total. . Farms with expenses of- (NA) $1,000 to $4,999 — $10 000 to $24 999 " (NA) (NA) $100,000 or more Interest paid on debt: Not secured by real estate (NA) $1.000.. percent of total.. Farms with expenses of- (NA) (NA) (NA) $1 000 to $4 999 (NA) $5 000 to $9 999 (NA) $50,000 or more (NA) Property taxes paid farms.. $1,000.. percent of total.. Farms with expenses of- $1 to $499.- (NA) (NA) $5,000 to $9 999 (NA) $10 000 to $24 999 $25,000 or more (NA See footnotes at end of t 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-STATE DATA RHODE ISLAND 11 Table 3. Farm Production Expenses: 1987, 1982, and 1978-Con. [Data are based on a sample of farms; see lert. For meaning of abbreviations and symbols. s< Be introductory text ] 1987 1982 „em Famis ($1,000) 1978 Total fanri production expenses -Con. 624 (X) (X) 357 173 30 17 (X) 12.0 129 224 458 572 415 (NA) (NA) (NA) (NA) (NA) (NA) (NA) (NA) (NA) $1 to $999 $1.000.. percent of total- $1 000 to $4 999 $50,000 to $99 999 $100,000 or more 'Data for 1978 are for $10,000 'Data for 1987 include cost of • ^Data for 1987 exclude cost of - (NA) (NA) (NA) (NA) iS (NA) 673 Petroleum products ^^^^^-- 1 973 656 Gasoline and gasohol - ^farms.. 1 029 Farms with expenses of- 378 170 $1,000.. 1 476 Farms witfi expenses of- 101 14 5 ^'' $1.000.. 2 200 Farms with expenses of- LP gas. fuel oil, kerosene, motor oil, grease, etc s'fmn"" (NA) 391 (NA) Farms with expenses of- (NA) !!:i^! ^,^^ $1 000 to $1 999 ii:i^! $10,000 or more Table 15. Agricultural Chemicals Used, including Fertilizer and Lime: 1987, 1982, and 1978 [Data are based on a sample of farms; see text. For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text] Chemicals used 1987 1982 1978 Chemicals used 1987 1982 1978 Any chemicals, fertilizer, or lime 482 399 13 931 1 335 178 3 371 3 467 172 3 355 778 474 446 15 880 1 125 193 5 110 6 940 163 12 8 2 283 647 606 442 17 715 1 094 225 6 220 7 888 195 16 7 5 2 431 580 Any chemicals, fertilizer, or lime used-Con. Sprays, dusts, granules, fumigants, etc., to control - Insects on hay and other 210 6 250 17 195 109 2 874 185 7 317 21 816 184 8 078 12 154 95 3 226 177 7 692 20 587 $i,ooo" 222 Ume - farms.. acres on which used., tons.. Farms by tons used: Nematodes in crops farms"! acres on which used.. Diseases in crops and 7 899 9^^ 159 acres on which used.. Weeds, grass, or bnjsh in crops and pasture farms.. 5 770 200 to 499 tons acres on which used.. Chemicals used for defoliation or for growth control of crops acres'on which used.. Agncultura, Chemicals- ....-...-^farms.. 47 1 765 'Data for 1987 include cost of c I applications; data for agricultural chemicals exclude t I for 1987 and 1982. 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-STATE DATA RHODE ISLAND 19 Table 16. Tenure and Characteristics of Operator and Type of Organization for All Farms and Farms Operated by Black and Other Races: 1987, 1982, and 1978 [For meaning o) abbreviatons and symbols, see introductory text] Characteristics Harvested cropland ___ Full owners Harvested cropland _ Percent of tenancy percent. Not reported Operators by principal occupation: Farming Other Operators by days of vrork off fami: None ) days 50 to 99 days.,. 100 to 149 days. 150 to 199 days. 200 days or more Not reported Operators by years on present farm; 5 to 9 years Average years on present farm . Operators by sex: Operators of Spanish origin (see text) . Spanish origin not reported farms- Partnership . Corporation . Other— cooperative, estate or trust. 576 560 21 252 23 704 370 343 7 088 7 324 57 740 62 917 44 4 726 3 316 ^ 2 (D) Pi P! 45 860 47 462 52 54 5 863 5 987 8 393 8 762 (NA) (NA) (NA) (NA) (NA) (NA) ^For classification of social and ethnic groups, see text 20 RHODE ISLAND 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE -STATE DATA Table 17. Selected Characteristics of Farms Operated by Females, Persons of Spanish Origin, and Specified Racial Groups: 1987 and 1982 1 symbols, see introductory t Characteristics Farms operated by Black arxJ other races FARMS AND LAND IN FARMS Farms Land in farms number. 1987.. 1982.. .acres. 1987.. 1982.. .farms, 1987.. 1982.. acres. 1987.. 1982.- 90 62 4 639 4 726 1987 FARMS BY SIZE 1 to 9 acres 35 820 1 189 IS 140 to 219 acres _— 6 ^ 1987 OWNED AND RENTED LAND IN FARMS Owned land in farms farms.. farms 81 4 289 15 TENURE OF OPERATOR Full owners- Part owners Tenants - 1987 FARMS BY TYPE OF ORGANIZATION Individual or family (sole proprietorship) acres.. .farms, 1987__ 1982__ acres, 1987._ 1982.. .lamis, 1987_. 1982- acres, 1987__ 1982- . farms, 1987.. 1982.. acres, 1987.. 1982.. 350 75 46 3 831 3 760 6 8 673 856 9 8 135 110 73 7 Other -cooperative, estate or tmst, institutional etc 1987 MARKET VALUE OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS SOLD $1,000.. 1 371 $1,000.. farms 787 48 Farms by value of sales: $1.000.. 585 $2 500 to $9 999 21 $10 000 to $19 999 $20 000 to $24 999 1 1987 FARMS BY STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION Cash grains (Oil) 5 Sugarcane and sugar beets; Irish potatoes; field crops, except cash grains, n.e.c. (0133, 0134, 0139) Vegetables and melons (016) 5 Livestock, except dairy, poultry, and animal specialties (021 ) 30 Dairy farms (024) 3 General farms, primarily 1ives'tocVand"animai 30 See footnotes at end of table. 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-STATE DATA RHODE ISLAND 21 Table 17. Selected Characteristics of Farms Operated by Females, Persons of Spanish Origin, and Specified Racial Groups: 1987 and 1982-Con. I symbols, see introductory text] Female operators Operators of Spanish origin' Farms operated by Black and other races Characteristics Total Black Amencan Indian Asian Other (see text) 1987 OPERATOR CHARACTERISTICS 79 7 50 40 40 76 29 6 25 42 13 2 10 36 18 3 8 7 46.4 2 2 (D) ; (D) 2 2 - (D) 1 (D) " - Not on farm operated Operators by principal occupation: Otfier .^. Operators by days of wori< off farm: 1 1 Any 1 to 99 days 200 days or more _ Operators by years on present farm: 1 Not reported Operators by age group: (D) 25 to 34 years 35 to 44 years 1 65 to 69 years Avetaae aae ^'' (D) Operators by sex: 1987 COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION LOANS AND GOVERNMENT PAYMENTS Amount received from Commodity Credit $1.000.. farms : $1,000.. - 'See chapter 1. table 16 for operators not < 22 RHODE ISLAND 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-STATE DATA Table 18. Selected Characteristics of Farms by Standard Industrial Classification: 1987 [For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text] Crops, including nursery and greenhouse Livestock, poultry, and heir products Total Crops (01) Cash grains (Oil) Wheal (0111) _ - - Rice (0112) ._ Corn (0115) Soybeans (0116) Cash grains, n.e.c. (0119) Field crops, except cash grains (013) Cotton (0131) Tobacco (0132) Sugarcane and sugar beets (0133) Irish potatoes (0134). _ Field crops, except cash grains, n.e.c. (0139) Vegetables and melons (016). ._ Fruits and tree nuts (017) Berry crops (0171) Grapes (0172) Tree nuts (0173) Citrus tnjits (0174) Deciduous tree fruits (0175) Fruits and tree nuts, n.e.c, (0179) Horticultural specialties (018) Ornamental floriculture and nursery products (0181) Food crops grown under cover (0182) General famis, primarily crop (019) Livestock and animal specialties (02) Livestock, except dairy, poultry, and ar (021). Beef cattle feedlots (0211) Beef cattle, except feedlots (0212) Hogs (0213) Sfieep and goats (0214) General livestock, except dairy, poultry, and specialties (021 9) Dairy farms (024) Poultry and eggs (025) Broiler, fryer, and roaster chickens (0251) .. Chicken eggs (0252) Turkeys and turkey eggs (0253) Poultry hatcheries (0254) Poultry and eggs, n.ec (0259) Animal specialties (027) Fur-bearing animals and rabbits (0271) Horses and other equines (0272) Animal aquaculture (0273) Animal specialties, n.e.c. (0279) General farms, primarily livestock and animal specialties (029)... 'Data are based on a sample of farms. 27 400 (D) 9 228 (D) (D) 12 176 (D) 4 881 (D) (D) 420 279 608 344 307 587 307 636 257 750 1 121 266 (D) (D) 278 600 392 286 121 400 193 400 342 647 227 500 35 918 59 549 122 378 (D) (D) 19 449 16 950 17 379 23 350 23 000 (D) 19 631 37 786 26 741 26 685 26 582 21 157 (D) (D) 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-STATE DATA RHODE ISLAND 23 Selected Characteristics of Abnormal Farms: 1987 and 1982 ; and symbols, see introductory text] Characteristics 1987 1982 Characteristics 1987 1982 Farms Land in farms — Value of land and buildings' number.. ..acres.. $1,000.. dollars 3 403 134 4 900 1 633 333 12 159 203 3 93 3 (D) (D) 57 2 (D) 2 (D) 2 (D) 2 (D) (D) (NA) Market value of agricultural products sold Average per farm Crops, including nursery and greenhouse crops Livestock, poultry, and their products Total farm production expenses' Average per farm Tenure of operator: Full owners $1,000.. .dollars.. $1,000.- $1,000.. $1,000.. .dollars.. 5 1 747 281 93 805 3 - Average per acre Estimated market value of all mactiinery and equipment' - .dollars.. $1,000.. . farms- acres.. . farms., acres.. acres.. . farms.. acres.. . farms.. acres.. . farms.. acres.. .. farms.. acres-. .. farms.. .. farms.. acres.. .. famis.. acres.. SK^! Land in famis according to use; Tenants.. Abnormal farms by standard industrial classification: - Harvested cropland Sugarcane and sugar beets; Insh potatoes; field crops, except cash grains, n.e.c. (0133, 0134, 0139).... Vegetables and melons (016) Woodland pastured — Fruits and tree nuts (017) Woodland not pastured Pastureland and rangeland other ttian Livestock, except dairy, poultry, and animal Beef cattle except feedlots (0212) Land in house lots, ponds, roads, wasteland Irrigated land General farms, primarily livestock and animal specialties (029) - I based on a sample of farms. 24 RHODE ISLAND 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-STATE DATA Livestock and Poultry - Mext] Inventory and Sales: 1987, 1982, and 1978 Livestock and poultiy Poultry Livestock Any cattle, tiogs. or sheep Cattle and calves Cows and heifers that had calved Beel cows Milk cows Hogs and pigs Feeder pigs sold Sheep and lambs^ Horses and ponies Chickens 3 months old or older^ Hens and pullets of laying age Broilers and other meat-type chickens Turkeys 3 195 2 465 1 020 205 794 388 239 256 021 10 538 10 253 (D) 6 421 7 923 6 561 5 773 7 000 S 978 2 499 3 678 3 648 169 934 337 358 219 829 169 820 4 692 3 229 6 911 7 545 7 317 ^Value of sales includes sheep, 'Sales for 1 987 include pullets c Table 21. Poultry- Inventory and Sales: 1987 and 1982 [For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text] 1987 Item 1987 1982 Item Farms Number Farms Number Farms Number Farms Number INVENTORY Chickens 3 months old or older _. 96 5 95 78 25 205 794 5 668 22 416 177 710 (D) 450 3 100 22 416 (D) SB! 10 2f (D) (D) (X) 126 114 2 10 126 99 8 3 2 19 16 15 2 30 388 239 (D) 365 000 (D) 1 0?^ 11 050 12 850 32 000 236 500 (D) is (D) (X) SALES Hens and pullets' 21 18 169 934 iS! (D) 136 339 169 820 127 866 (D) 31 988 i 58 714 11 631 (X) 38 3 9 36 15 10 2 5 337 358 10 000 or more 1 000 or more 308 420 Hens and pullets of laying age Farms with- 1 to 99 Hens and pullets of laying age Farms with- 1 to 99 — 100 to 399 (D) 362 14^ 400 to 3 199 3 200 to 9 999 3,200 to 9.999 13 900 20,000 to 49,999 50 000 to 99 999 159 200 100,000 or more Broilers and other meat-type chickens . Turkeys For slaughter IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII iR! Ducks, geese, and other poultry Ducks, geese, and other poultry (X) 'Sales for 1987 include pullets of less t 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-STATE DATA RHODE ISLAND 25 Table 22. Broilers and Started Pullets— Sales: 1987 and 1982 [For meaning ot abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text] Broilers and other Tieat-type chick ens Pullets not of laying age Pullets 3 months old or older not of laying age Number sold 1987 1982 1987 1982 Farms Number Farms Number Farms Number Farms Number Total 6 3 2 58 714 362 (D) (D) 3 1 (NA) (NA) (0) 432 (D) (NA) (NA) 3 3 114 2 2 (NA) (NA) (D) Famis with- 2 000 to 15 999 (13) 500 000 or more Table 23. Poultry— Inventory and Sales by Size of Flock: 1987 IFor meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text) Inventory Chickens 3 months old or older Pullet chicks and pullets under 3 months old Broilers and other meat-type chickens Chickens 3 months old or older Total Hens and pullets of laying age Pullets 3 months old or older not of laying age Farms Number Farms Number Farms Number Famis Number Farms Total Invento 96 77 (X) 205 794 3 100 (D) (X) 95 76 2 (X) (D) 1 598 520 3 100 22 416 (D) (D) (X) 16 11 3 - (X) (D) 240 (D) (W (D) (X) I (D) 32 (D) 6 (D) Farms with- 279 100 to 399 400 to 1.599 - 1,600 to 3,199 (D) 10,000 to 19,999 20 000 to 49 999 No inventory 196 Sales Hens and pullets Broilers and other meat-type chickens Poultry and poultry products Chickens 3 months old or older Total Hens and pullets of laying age Pullets not of laying age Farms Number Famis Number Farms Number Farms Number Farms Value ($1,000) 22 3 3 5 2 2 2 (D) 86 406 1 100 26 988 (D) (D) (D) 19 5 2 3 5 2 2 2 (D) (D) (D) 1 100 26 988 (D) (D) (D) 3 2 1 114 (0) (D) 5 2 3 (D) (D) (D) (D) 54 36 4 5 5 2 2 15 3 294 1 to 99 „ 100 to 399 6 45 3 200 to 9 999 542 10 000 to 19 999 (D) (D) 100 000 or more 895 26 RHODE ISLAND 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE -STATE DATA Table 24. Turkeys— Sales by Number Sold Per Farm: [For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text] 1987 Turkeys Total Sales for slaughter Sales of hens kept for breeding Farms Number Farms Number Farms Number Total sold 18 16 2 11 631 18 16 2 (D) (D) (D) 2 (D) 16 000 to 29 999 _ Table 25. Cattle and Calves— Inventory: 1987 and 1982 1987 1982 Item Farms Number Farms Number 1 to 9 253 117 48 33 11 3 211 29 6 156 118 27 10 70 20 1 17 23 5 152 149 6 930 506 612 1 306 2 314 1 450 742 4 108 461 361 1 057 1 400 829 1 133 440 341 IS 2 975 42 (D) 74 694 1 431 728 2 048 774 340 154 60 65 41 18 2 288 168 40 50 24 6 192 154 28 9 123 1 13 37 23 6 233 229 8 997 745 50 to 99 2 706 iS 1 000 to 2 499 2 SOO or niore 5 123 Farms with- 603 20 to 49 1 731 50 to 99 1 533 500 to 999 1 000 or more Beef cows Farms wlth- 1 251 10 to 19 389 (D) 100 to 199 200 to 499 - Milk COWS 3 872 Farms with- (D) (D) 10 to 29 — 30 to 49 215 1 416 50 to 99 1 443 100 to 199 716 2 802 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-STATE DATA RHODE ISLAND 27 Table 26. Cattle and Calves— Sales: 1987 and 1982 (For meaning ol abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text] 1987 1982 Item Farms Numtwr Value ($1,000) Farms Number ,»1^ 206 131 li 14 3 179 127 P 2 59 49 5 5 126 80 14 25 7 3 259 515 203 1 307 892 342 1 584 394 1 331 137 64 130 1 675 257 194 768 456 1 004 212 65 407 259 61 838 207 158 IS 72 37 62 166 53 30 55 28 260 156 33 60 10 220 169 37 14 55 47 6 2 162 67 30 40 5 3 544 601 453 1 793 IE! 1 465 591 499 375 265 140 2 079 283 424 1 058 314 : Farms with- 1 to 9 10 to 19 __ 228 133 IS 100 to 199 200 to 499 2 500 or more Farms wlth- 1 to9 290 10 to 19 20 S 49::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 100 to 199 1,000 or more Farms with- n 50 to 99 500 to 999 1 000 to 2 499 Calves sold 22^ 20 to 49 87 50 to 99 36 200 to 499 500 or more Table 27. Cattle and Calves— Inventory and Sales by Size of Herd: (For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text) 1987 Cattle and cah /es inventory Cattle and calves Cattle and calves Total Cows and tprays, dusts, granules, fumigants, • control - Insects on hay and other crops - Nematodes in crops Diseases in crops and orchards - Weeds, grass, or brush in crops and pasture farms-. acres on which used-. Chemicals for defoliation or for grovrth control of crops or thinning of fruit -.. See footnotes at end of table. 25 549 399 203 3 603 72 856 374 642 9 672 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-STATE DATA RHODE ISLAND 53 Table 49. Summary by Type of Organization: 1987 -Con. I symbols, see introductory text] Total or family Corporation Total Famil held Other than family held Other - cooperative, Total 10 or less stock- holders Total 10 or less institutional! etc. TENURE AND RACE OF OPERATOR 701 474 153 74 700 473 153 627 45 647 627 44 188 228 14 633 227 14 497 39 1 596 540 108 53 345 356 265 395 55 78 262 27 55 102 384 18 8 133 9 71 145 87 70 80 78 57 104 527 611 90 2 567 43 036 45 3 998 76 73 (D) 9 1 454 567 398 119 50 566 397 119 50 517 34 420 517 33 299 170 9 813 169 9 737 31 1 197 451 73 43 259 308 200 333 37 58 238 34 17 40 91 316 19,3 103 8 56 118 69 58 57 46 91 53.0 494 73 567 43 036 45 29 10 6 45 29 10 6 39 2 924 39 (D) 16 (D) 16 (D) (D) 34 9 2 30 15 21 19 5 6 8 5 25 19,2 12 5 5 5 3 8 6 8 552 38 45 3 998 80 40 24 80 40 24 16 64 6 629 64 6 552 40 (D) 40 3 645 (D) 53 22 5 52 28 42 36 10 15 2 7 6 40 14.5 13 10 20 18 5 2 5 48.6 70 10 76 73 (D) 76 38 24 76 24 62 TJ (D) 38 ?^ (D) (D) 50 21 5 50 26 40 34 8 15 2 7 12 6 38 14.8 13 10 19 7 18 5 5 48.6 68 8 76 (D) 3 73 73 37 24 12 73 37 24 12 61 (D) (D) 36 ?i (D) 4 (D) 48 21 48 25 11 15 2 5 12 6 38 15.2 12 10 19 11 7 18 2 5 48.0 66 7 73 9 255 73 2 (D) 2 (D) 2 '°) (D) 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 9.3 2 48.5 2 2 (D) 2 2 '0) (D) 2 <°) (D) 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 9.3 2 48.6 2 2 (D) Tenants OWNED AND RENTED LAND Land owned Owned land in farms- Land rented or leased from others Rented or leased land in farms acres. . . farms- ' acres- . farms- _ farms- acres.. 1 674 7 (D) 2 Land rented or leased to others OPERATOR CHARACTERISTICS Operators by place of residence: (D) 3 261 Operators by principal occupation: aher"^ ::::::::::::::::::::; Operators by days of work off farm: Any 1 to 99 days 100 to 199 days Operators by years on present farm: 3 or 4 years Avera'ae'years^ori oreserit farm Not re orted Operators by age group: Under 25 years 35 to 44 years — _ 50 to 54 years 55 to 59 years 57.7 Operators by sex: Operators of Spanish origin (see text) ... FARMS BY TYPE OF ORGANIZATION Individual or family (sole proprietorship) ._ Corporation: Family held More than 10 stockholders — 10 or less stockholders .. farms- acres.. .. farms.. - farms- acres.. ._ farms- .. farms.. : More than 10 stockholders 10 or less stockholders acres.. .. farms.. farms Other-cooperative, estate or trust. .. farms.- acres.. 9 1 454 See footnotes at end of table. 54 RHODE ISLAND 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-STATE DATA Table 49. Summary by Type of Organization: 1987-Con. [For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text) FARMS BY SIZE ) acres ... 69 acres . 180 to 219 acres - ) 999 acres acres or more . (013). Cash grains (Oil) Field crops, excep Cotton (0131) Tobacco (0132) Sugarcane and sugar beets; Insh potatoes; field crops, except casi grains, nee. (0133, 0134, 0139) Vegetables ; Fruits and ilons(016) i(017) I specialties (018) General farms, primanly crop (019) ... Livestocl<. except dairy, poultry, and animal specialties (021) Beef cattle, except feedlots (0212) . Dairy farms (024) Poultry and eggs (025) Animal specialties (027) General farms, primarily livestock and animal specialties (029) LIVESTOCK Cattle and calves inventory farms.. 50 to 99 100 to 199 Cows and heifers that had calved .. Beef cows .... farms.. number.. farms Farms with- 1 to 9 number.. 10 to 49 200 to 499 500 or more number.. Farms with- S to 9 10 to 49 200 to 499 500 or more Heifers and heifer calves . Steers, steer calves, bulls and bull .... farms.. Cattle and calves sold Calves Cattle Fattened on grain and concentrates _ See footnotes ; ) of table. 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-STATE DATA RHODE ISLAND 55 Table 49. Summary by Type of Organization: 1987-Con. and symbols, see introductory t LIVESTOCK-Con. HoQS and Dias inventotv number_- 50 to 99 Used or to be used for breeding __ farms-- number_. number.. number.. $1,000.. farms.. Dec. 1 of preceding year and Nov. 30 . Dec. 1 and May 31 Sfieep and lambs of all ages inventory farms. Ewes 1 year old or older farms- Stieep and lambs sold .. Sheep and lambs shorn . Horses and ponies inventory - Goats inventory . farms, farms- POULTRY Chickens 3 months old or older inventory _. farms. Farms vnth— i399- 400 10 3.199 3,200 to 9,999 ... 10,000 to 19,999 . 20,000 to 49,999 . 50,000 to 99,999 . 100,000 or more . Hens and pullets of laying age _ Hens and pullets sold . Broilers and other meat-type chickens Turkey hens kept for breeding . Turkeys sold 138 539 56 RHODE ISLAND 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-STATE DATA Table 49. Summary by Type of Organization: 1987 -Con. [For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory teirt] Total Individual or family Partnership Corporation Total Family held Other than amity held Other - cooperative. Total 10 or less stock- holders Total 10 or less stock- holders trust, institutional. CROPS HARVESTED 77 2 OOB 33 778 3 46 29 2 22 1 410 259 95B (d1 9 5 291 8 126 14 125 3 28 189 85 17 182 4 005 6 187 (D) 99 1 947 28 617 46 32 18 2 83 856 5I 44 25 65 2)11; 39 24 2 15 807 128 590 6 2 3 251 6 649 11 632 (D) 167 73 159 3 240 4 932 (D) 79 1 112 18 347 26 2 66 557 4 (D) 38 21 7 7 219 4 316 2 (D) 3 2 ^ 2 16 775 (D, (D) 7 5 10 509 715 13 696 8 (D) 2 4 6 247 44 3 6 4 ^ (D) 2 2 601 131 038 (dI 2 iii 2 11 6 (D) 2 2 2 7 (D) (D) 5 i (D) 2 2 601 131 038 (d1 2 1 20 (D) 12 6 2 11 IB! (D) 2 (D) 2 2 2 7 (D) (0) 5 1 i (D) 2 2 601 131 038 2 (D) 2 20 616 (D) 12 6 2 11 6 (D) 2 (D) 2 2 2 7 (D) (D) 5 2 IS 2 i 2 tons, green" Irrigated lams- Farms by aaes haivesled: IS . 100 to 249 acres 2S0 to 499 acres - tatoes lam«> ^ acres- (D) (D) Farms by acres harvested: 100 to 249 9 acres Hay -alfalfa, other tame, small grain, wild, grass silage, green chop. etc. fsee text) - famis- tons. dryll Irrigated farms.. (0I (D) acres.. Farms by acres harvested: " 100 to 249 acres - Tame hay other than alfalfa, small grain, and wild hay (see text) farms.. tons, dryi: Irriaated farms 2 IS ^ S!:: Vegetables harvested for sale (see text) ... famis- Irrigafed fwre 0.1 to 4.9 acres 5.0 to 24.9 acres 25.0 to 99.9 acres 100.0 to 249.9 acres 250.0 acres oi more Land in orchards . farms acres Irrigated farms Famis by bearing and nonbeanng acres 0.1 to 4.9 acres 5.0 to 24.9 acres 25.0 to 99.9 acres 100.0 to 249.9 acres 250.0 aaes or more (D) (D) s of agricultural products sold < ) as farms with gains ol less than $1,000. 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-STATE DATA RHODE ISLAND 57 Table 50. Summary by Age and Principal Occupation of Operator: 1987 [For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text] Total farming and other occupations Age of operator (years) FARMS AND LAND IN FARMS percent. Average size of farm acres.. MARKET VALUE OF AGRICUL- TURAL PRODUCTS SOLD Total sales (see text) farms.. $1,000.. Average per farm dollars.. Farms by value of sales: Less ttian $1,000 (see text) $1,000 to $2,499 $2,500 to $4,999 $5,000 to $9.999 $10,000 to $19,999.... $20,000 to $24,999... $25,000 to $39.999. $40,000 to $49.999 $50,000 to $99,999.. $100,000 to $249,999 $250,000 to $499.999 $500,000 to $999.999- $1,000,000 or more. Grains farms. $1,000. Sales of $50,000 or more farms. $1,000. Corn for grain farms. $1,000. si.oool Soybeans farms. $1 .000. Sorgtium for grain farms. $1,000. Barley farms. $1,000- Oats farms. $1,000. Other grains farms. $1,000. Cotton and cottonseed farms. $1,000. Sales of $50,000 or more farms, $1,000. Tobacco farms. $1,000. Sales of $50,000 or more farms. $1,000. Hay. silage, and field seeds farms. $1,000. Sales of $50,000 or more farms. $1,000. Vegetables, sweet corn, and melons farms. $1,000. Sales of $50,000 or more farms. $1,000. Fruits, nuts, and berries farms. $1,000. Sales of $50,000 or more farms. $1,000. Nursery and greenhouse crops farms. $1,000. Sales of $50,000 or more farms. $1,000. Other crops farms. $1,000. Sales of $50,000 or more farms. $1,000. Poultry and poultry products farms. $1,000. Sales of $50,000 or more farms. $1,000. Dairy products farms. $1,000. Sales of $50,000 or more farms. $1,000. Cattle and calves farms. $1,000. Sales of $50,000 or more farms. $1,000. See footnotes at end of table. 58 RHODE ISLAND 19 866 38 19 300 (D) 3 2 219 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-STATE DATA Table 50. Summary by Age and Principal Occupation of Operator: 1987-Con. [For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text] Other occupations Age of operator (years) FARMS AND LAND IN FARMS Average per farm __ Farms by value of sales: Less than $1,000 (see text). $1,000 to $2,499 $2,500 to $4,999 $5,000 to $9,999 $10,000 to $19,999 $20,000 to $24,999... $25,000 to $39,999... $40,000 to $49,999... $50,000 to $99,999... $100,000 to $249,999. Sales of $50,000 or more . $1,000.. - farms.. $1,000.. Wheat $1,000.. farms $1,000.. $1,000-. Sorghum lor grain _. '"$i,oooII Oats $1,000.. Ottier grains $1,000.. larms $1,000.. Cotton and cottonseed Sales ol $50 000 or more ... farms.. $1.000.. $1.000.. Tobacco larms $1.000.. $1.000.. Hay, silage, and Held seeds Sales of $50,000 or more ... larms-. $1.000.. $1.000.. Vegetables, sweet corn, and melons . Sales of $50,000 or more ... larms.. $1.000.. $1.000.. Fniits. nuts, and berries Sales of $50,000 or more ... farms.. $1,000.. ... farms.. $1,000.. Nursery and greenhouse crops ... farms.. $1,000.. ... farms.. $1,000.. Sales of $50,000 or more Other crops farms Sales of $50,000 or more $1,000.. ... farms.. $1.000.. Sales of $50,000 or more $1,000.. farms $1,000.. Sales of $50,000 or more $1,000.. farms $1,000.. Cattle and calves Sales of $50,000 or more ... farms.. $1,000.. ... farms. - $1,000.. See footnotes at end of table. 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-STATE DATA RHODE ISLAND 59 Table 50. Summary by Age and Principal Occupation of Operator: 1987 -Con. {For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text] Total farming and other occupations Age of operator (years) MARKET VALUE OF AGRICUL- TURAL PRODUCTS SOLD -Con Total sales (see text)-Con. Hogs and pigs -__ farms. $1,000. Sales of $50,000 or more farms. $1,000. Sheep, lambs, and wool farms. $1,000. Sales of $50,000 or more farms. $1,000. Other livestock and livestock products (see text) farms. $1,000. Sales of $50,000 or more farms. $1,000. FARM PRODUCTION EXPENSES' Total farm production expenses farms. $1,000. Average per farm_._ dollars. Livestock and poultry purchased farms. $1,000. Farms with expenses of— $1 to $4,999 $5,000 to $24,999 $25,000 to $99,999 $100,000 or more Feed for livestock and poultry farms. $1,000. Farms with expenses of — $1 to $4,999 $5,000 to $24,999 $25,000 to $99.999 $100,000 or more Commercially mixed formula feeds farms. $1,000. Farms with expenses of— $1 to $4,999 $5,000 to $24,999 $25,000 to $79,999 $80,000 or more Seeds, bulbs, plants, and trees farms. $1,000. Farms with expenses of— $1 to $999 $1,000 to $4.999 $5,000 to $24.999 $25,000 or more Commercial fertilizer farms. $1,000. Farms with expenses of — $1 to $4.999 _ $5,000 to $24,999 .__ $25,000 to $49.999 $50,000 or more Agncultural chemicals farms. $1,000. Farms with expenses of- $1 to $4,999 $6,000 to $24,999 $25,000 to $49,999 $50,000 or more Petroleum products farms. $1,000. Farms with expenses of — $1 to $4,999 $5,000 to $24,999 $25,000 to $49,999 $50,000 or more Gasoline and gasohol farms. $1 ,000 Diesel fuel farms $1 ,000 Natural gas farms $1,000 LP gas, fuel oil, kerosene, motor oil, grease, etc farms $1,000 See footnotes at end of table. 60 RHODE ISLAND 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE -STATE DATA Table 50. Summary by Age and Principal Occupation of Operator: 1987-Con. [For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text] Age of operator (years) MARKET VALUE OF AGRICUL- TURAL PRODUCTS SOLD-Con ToUl sales (see text) -Con. Sates of $50,000 or more $1,000.. farms 203 $1,000.. Sales of $50,000 or more Other livestock and livestock products (see text) Sales of $50,000 or more FARM PRODUCTION EXPENSES' Total farm production expenses $1,000.- .. farms.. $1,000.- - farms- $1,000- - (arms- $1.000.. farms 64 53 295 (D) 365 $1,000.. 3 854 Uvestock and poultry purchased Farms with expenses of- .. farms- $1,000- III $5,000 to $24 999 s $25 000 to $99 999 Feed for livestock and poultry .. farms- $1,000- 228 Farms with expenses of- 535 $5 000 to $24 999 19 Commercially mixed formula feeds .. Farms with expenses of- ""$i%'oo- 102 259 $25,000 to $79,999 $80 000 or more Seeds, bulbs, plants, and trees - farms- Si .000- 93 Farms with expenses of- 107 $1,000 to $4,999 $5,000 to $24,999 13 $25 000 or more Commercial ferlilizer _ _ Farms with expenses of- - famis- $1,000- 175 150 $5,000 to $24,999 3 $25 000 to $49 999 Agricultural chemicals Farms with expenses of- - farms- $1,000- 145 72 $5,000 to $24 999 $25 000 to $49 999 $50,000 or more ___ Petroleum products - farms.. $1,000.. 339 Farms with expenses of- $1 to $4,999 $5,000 to $24,999 222 3 $25 000 to $49 999 - farms.. $1,000.- . farms.. $1,000- . farms- Si ,000- - farms- Si ,000.. 309 Diesel fuel .__ _.__ Natural gas 129 136 52 7 See footnotes at end of table. 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-STATE DATA RHODE ISLAND 61 Table 50. Summary by Age and Principal Occupation of Operator: 1987-Con. [For meaning ot abbreviations and symbols, see r Total farming Age of operalof (years) FARM PRODUCTION EXPENSES' -Cori. Total farm production expenses-Con. Electncity _ _ farms. $1,000. Farms witti expenses of— $1 to $999 — - $1,000 to $4.999 $5,000 to $24,999 $25,000 or more -- Hired farm labor farms. $1 ,000. Farms witfi expenses of — $1 to $4,999 $5,000 to $24,999 $25,000 to $99,999 $100,000 or more Contract labor farms. $1,000. Farms with expenses of- $1 to $999 $1,000 to $4,999 $6,000 to $24,999 $25,000 or more Repair and maintenance farms. $1,000. Farms witfi expenses of — $1 to $4,999 $5,000 to $24,999 $25,000 to $49,999 $50,000 or more Customwork, machine hire, and rental of machinery and equipment farms. $1,000. Farms with expenses of— $1 to $999 $1,000 to $4,999 $5,000 to $24,999 $25,000 or more Interest expense farms. $1,000. Farms with expenses of— $1 to $4,999 $5,000 to $24,999 $25,000 to $99,999 $100,000 or more Secured by real estate farms. $1,000. Farms with expenses of— $1 to $999 $1,000 to $4,999 $5,000 to $24,999 $25,000 or more Not secured by real estate farms. $1,000. Farms with expenses of— $1,000 to $4,999"""IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII! $5,000 to $24,999 $25,000 or more Cash rent farms. $1,000. Farms with expenses of— $1 to $4,999 $5,000 to $9,999 $10,000 to $24,999. $25,000 or more Property taxes farms. $1,000. Farms with expenses of— $1 to $4,999 $5,000 to $9.999 $10,000 to $24,999 $25,000 or more All other farm production expenses farms. $1,000. Farms with expenses of — $1 to $4,999 $5,000 to $24,999 $25,000 to $49,999. $50,000 or more See footnotes at end of table. 62 RHODE ISLAND 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-STATE DATA Table 50. Summary by Age and Principal Occupation of Operator: 1987-Con. [For meaning of abbrevialions and symbols, see introductory text) Other occupations Age of operator (years) Under 25 25 to 34 35 to 44 45 to 54 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-STATE DATA RHODE ISLAND Table 50. Summary by Age and Principal Occupation of Operator: [For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text] 1987 -Con. Age ol operator (years) NET CASH RETURN FROM AGRICULTURAL SALES FOR THE FARM UNIT' All farms Average per farm. Average r an $1,000 ... to $9,999 .— ) to $49,999 _ $10,000 to $49,9 farms Other larm-related income' $1,000.- farms Customwork and other agricultural $1,000.- $1,000- Gross cash rent or share payments .. .. farms.. $1.000.. .. farms.. $1,000.. -. farms.. $1,000.. Forest products and Christmas trees . Other farm-related income sources ... COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION LOANS Total farms $1,000.. Wheat $1,000.. $1,000.. $1,000.- Sorghum, bariey, and oats Cotton .- farms- $1,000- Peanuts, rye, rice, tobacco, and honey $1,000-- - farms- - $1,000-- LAND IN FARMS ACCORDING TO Famis by acres hanrested: 1 to 49 acres acres- acres.. 200 to 499 acres 500 to 999 acres 1 000 to 1 999 acres Cropland: Pasture or grazing only In cover crops, legumes, and soil- improvement grasses, not harvestei acres— acres- In cultivated summer fallow acres- acres.. Woodland not pastured .— ... f^:: See footnotes at end of table. 64 RHODE ISLAND 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-STATE DATA Table 50. Summary by Age and Principal Occupation of Operator: 1987 -Con. [For meaning o( abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text] Age of operator (years) NET CASH RETURN FROM AGRICULTURAL SALES FOR THE FARM UNIT' $1.000._ dollars Gainof- $1 000 to $9 999 $10 000 to $49 999 number rinlbirs Lossof- $1 000 to $9 999 $10 000 to $49 999 GOVERNMENT PAYMENTS AND OTHER FARM-RELATED INCOME farms $1.000.. Customwork and other agricultural services $1,000.. - farms.. -2 932 5 981 Gross cash rent or share payments Other farm^elated income sources . $1,000.. . farms.. $1,000.. Total - - -.- Com $1,000-. farms $1,000.. $1,000.. Sorghum, barley, and oats $1.000.. farms Cotton $1,000-. LAND IN FARMS ACCORDING TO Total crtjpland Harvested cropland Farms by a 1 to 49 acres _-. 50 to 99 acres -. 100 to 199 acres 200 to 499 acres soot 1,000 t 2,000 f 1,999 I In cover crops, legumes, and soil- improvement grasses, not harvest and not pastured On which all crops f Woodland not pastured . See footnotes at end of table. 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-STATE DATA RHODE ISLAND 65 Table 50. Summary by Age and Principal Occupation of Operator: 1987-Con. symbols, see introductory text] Total farming and other occupations Age of operator (years) Cropland under federal acreage reduction programs: Annual commodity acreage adjustment Conservation reserve program . farms, farms. Value of land and buildings' "SI.OOO;' "dollars^ 'arms by value group: $1 to $39,999 $40,000 to $69.999 . $70,000 to $99.999 . $100,000 to $149.99! $150,000 to $199,99! $200,000 to $499.999 $500,000 to $999,999 $1,000,000 to $1,999,999 . $2,000,000 to $4,999,999 . $5,000,000 or more Farms by value group: $1 to $4,999 $5,000 to $9,999 .__ $10,000 to $19,999. $100,000 to $199,999., $200,000 to $499,999., $500,000 or more Motortrucks, including pickups farms. Wheel tractors I Less than 40 horsepower (PTO) I 40 horsepower (PTO) or more farms. Grain and bean combines .. Cottonpickers and strippers. AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS' acres on which i acres on which i granules, fumigants, etc., to Sprays, control - Insects on hay and other crops Diseases in crops i Weeds, grass, or bi I of crops or thinning c See footnotes at end of table. 186 264 552 712 5 234 35 431 562 397 4 907 66 RHODE ISLAND 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-STATE DATA Table 50. Summary by Age and Principal Occupation of Operator: 1987 -Con. [For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see Introductory text] Other occupations Age of operator (years) I lots, ponds, roads, Cropland under federal acreage reduction programs: Annual commodity acreage adjustment programs farms.. lue of land and buildings' Average per farm Farms by value group: $1 to $39,999 $40,000 to $69,999. _. $70,000 to $99,999 ___ $100,000 to $149,999. $150,000 to $199,999., $200,000 to $499,999 $500,000 to $999,999 $1,000,000 to $1,999,999 . $2,000,000 to $4,999,999 . $5,000,000 or more ) $19,999. ) $49,999 . ) $99,999 . f^flotortrucks, including pickups , Less ttian 40 horsepower (PTO) 40 horsepower (PTO) or more .. Cottonpickers and strippers. Mower conditioners Pickup balers AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS' Sprays, dusts, granules, Insects on hay and other crops farms, acres on which used. Nematodes in crops farms, acres on which used. Diseases in crops and orchards farms. Chemicals for defoliation or for growth control of crops or thinning of fruit farms. acres on which used. 12 750 202 381 2 743 30 060 334 000 3 785 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-STATE DATA RHODE ISLAND 67 Table 50. Summary by Age and Principal Occupation of Operator: 1987-Con. IFor meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text] Black and other races OWNED AND RENTED LAND Owned land in farms. ' teased from otfiers . farms., acres.. Rented or leased land in farms farms.. OPERATOR CHARACTERISTICS Operators by place of On farm operated _-_ Not on farm operated Other . Operators by days of v None ) 99 days 100 to 199 days- 200 days or more Not reported Operators by years on present farm: Average years on present farm Operators by age group: Under 25 years.. 25 to 34 years 35 to 44 years Average age Operators by sex: lulale Female Operators of Spanish origin (see text) . Individual Partnership ""^Zn....... _ farms More than 10 stockholders 10 or less stockholders III" farms- Other than family held More than 10 stockholders 10 or less stockholders acres. farms. farms- Other-cooperative, estate or tmst. See footnotes at end of tabl< 68 RHODE ISLAND Total farming occupations Age of operator (years) (D) 62 3 374 31 2 524 2 524 2 707 29 2 607 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-STATE DATA Table 50. Summary by Age and Principal Occupation of Operator: [For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text] 1987 -Con. Age of operator (years) OWNED AND RENTED LAND Owned land In farms _ Land rented or leased from others . Rented or leased land in farms -. Land rented ( OPERATOR CHARACTERISTICS Operators by place of residence: On farm operated Not on farm operated Not reported Operators by principal occupation: Farming Ottier _ Operators by days of work off farm: 35 to 44 years 45 to 49 years 50 to 54 years 55 to 59 years 60 to 64 years 65 to 69 years 70 years and over . Average age Operators by sex: Male , Female , Operators of Spanisfi ongin (see text) Individual or family (sole proprietorsfiip) . Corporation: Family held tulore tha n 1 stockholders 10 or les s stockholders More tha 10 or les n 10 stockholders s stockholders Other — cooperative, estate or trust. See footnotes at end of table. 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-STATE DATA 2 601 (D) RHODE ISLAND 69 Table 50. [For meaning of Summary by Age and Principal Occupation of Operator: bbrevjations and symbols, see rntroduclory text] 1987 -Con. Total farming occupations Age of operator (years) FARMS BY SIZE 70 to 100 t 1 39 acres 220 t 259 acres 499 acres 500 t 999 acres 2,000 acres or more Cash grains (011) Field crops, except cash grains (013) _ Cotton (0131) Tobacco (0132) Sugarcane and sugar beets; Iristi potatoes, field crops, except cash grains, nee (0133, 0134, 0139) ., Vegetables and melons (016) Fruits and tree nuts (017) __. Horticultural specialties (018) General farms, primarily crop (019) __. Livestock, except dairy, poultry, and 1(021) , except feedlots (0212) . Dairy farms (024) Poultry and eggs (025) Animal specialties (027) General farms, primarily livestock and animal specialties (029) LIVESTOCK Cattle and calves inventory _ Cows and heifers that had calved . Beef cows Heifers and heifer calves Steers, steer calves, bulls, and bull .. farms, number. Cattle and calves sold number. .. farms. $1,000. number. $1,000. Fattened on grain and concentrates number. $1,000. .. farms. $1,000. See footnotes at end of table. 70 RHODE ISLAND 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-STATE DATA Table 50. Summary by Age and Principal Occupation of Operator: 1987 [For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text] -Con. other occupations Age of operator (years) FARMS BY SIZE 1 to 9 acres 10 to 49 acres 50 to 69 acres -,_ 70 to 99 acres 100 to 139 acres __ _ 140 to 179 acres _ 180 to 219 acres 220 to 259 acres 260 to 499 acres 500 to 999 acres _ 1,000 to 1.999 acres 2,000 acres or more _. FARMS BY STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION Casfi grains (Oil) Field crops, except casti grains (013) Cotton (0131) Tobacco (0132) , Sugarcane and sugar beets; Iristi potatoes; field crops, except casfi grains, ne.C- (0133, 0134, 0139) _ Vegetables and melons (016) Fruits and tree nuts (017) _ Horticultural specialties (018) ., General farms, pnmarily crop (019) Livestock, except dairy, poultry, and animal specialties (021) Beef cattle, except feedlots (0212) Dairy (arms (024) Poultry and eggs (025) Animal specialties (027) _ __. General farms, pnmarily livestock and animal specialties (029) LIVESTOCK Cattle and calves inventory farms. number. Farms witti- 1 to 9 10 to 49 50 to 99 100 to 199 200 to 499 SOO or more Cows and fieifers that had calved farms. Beef cows - farms. Farms with- 1 to 9 10 to 49 50 to 99 ____ 100 to 199 200 to 499 _-__ 500 or more H/lilk cows farms. number. 1 to 4 5 to 9 10 to 49 50 to 99 100 to 199___. 200 to 499 500 or more Heifers and heifer calves farms. Steers, steer calves, bulls, and bull Cattle and calves sold .__ farms. si.ooo! Calves farms. si.ooo! Cattle farms. si.ooo: 1 gram and concentrates ... farms, number. $1,000. See footnotes at end of table. 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-STATE DATA RHODE ISLAND 71 Table 50. Summary by Age and Principal Occupation of Operator: [For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text] 1987 -Con. Age of operatof (years) 30 467 196 508 (D) 3 96 374 72 RHODE ISLAND 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-STATE DATA Table 50. [For meaning o1 Summary by Age and Principal Occupation of Operator: 1987-Con. and symbols, see introductory t Other occupations 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-STATE DATA RHODE ISLAND 73 Table 50. [For meaning ol Summary by Age and Principal Occupation of Operator: 1987 I symbols, see introductory text) Con. Total farming and ottier occupations Age of operator (years) CROPS HARVESTED Corn for silage or green chop farms. tons, green. Irrigated farms. Farms by acres tian/ested: 1 to 24 acres 25 to 99 acres 100 to 249 acres 250 to 499 acres — 500 acres or more Irish potatoes farms. acres. Imgated farms. acres. Farms by acres harvested: 5.0 to 24.9 acres __ 25.0 to 99.9 acres 100.0 to 249.9 acres 250.0 acres or more fHay— alfalfa, other tame, small grain, wild, grass silage, green chop, etc. {see text) .. farms. tons, dry. Irrigated farms. acres. Farms by acres harvested: 25 to 99 acres 100 to 249 acres 250 to 499 acres _. Tame hay other than alfalfa, small grain, and wild hay (see text) farms. tons. dry. Irrigated farms. acres. Vegetables harvested for sale (see text) ,_. farms. Irrigated farms. acres. Farms by acres harvested: 0.1 to 4.9 acres 5.0 to 24 9 acres .-._ 25.0 to 99.9 acres ..- 100.0 to 249.9 acres 250.0 acres or more Land in orchards _ farms. Imgated farms. Farms by beartng and nonbearing acres: 5.0 to 24.9 acres 25.0 to 99 9 acres 100.0 to 249.9 acres 250.0 acres or more Id of table. 252 908 2 (D) 74 RHODE ISLAND 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-STATE DATA Table 50. Summary by Age and Principal Occupation of Operator: 1987-Con. [For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text] Age of operator (years) 25 to 34 35 to 44 45 to 54 CROPS HARVESTED Corn for silage or green cfiop farms.. 1 00 to 249 acres 250 to 499 acres 500 acres or more farms cwt_. 1 to 4 9 acres acres-. 100 to 249 9 acres Hay— alfalfa, otfier tame, small grain, wild, grass silage, green ctiop. (see text) .. farms. farms" Farms by acres fian/ested: acres.. 100 to 249 acres . . 250 to 499 acres ame f>ay ottier ttian alfalfa, small grain, and wild fiay (see text) . farms.. for sale (see text) . Farms by acres fiarvested: s by bearing and nonbearing acres: to 4.9 acres to 24.9 acres s sold are included as farms witfi gains of l< 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-STATE DATA RHODE ISLAND 75 Table 51. Summary by Size of Farm: I symbols, see introductory teict] 1987 FARMS AND LAND IN FARMS otal sales (see texl) Average per farm ... farms- $1,000.. ...dollars.. Farms by value ol sales: Less than $1,000 (see text) $1 000 to $2 499 $40 000 to $49 999 $50 000 to $99 999 $100 000 to $249 999 $250 000 to $499 999 $500 000 to $999 999 farms $1,000.. $1,000.. Corn (or grain ... farms.. $1,000.. $1,000.. $1,000.. Sorghum for grain _ ... farms.. $1,000.. Oats $1,000.. $1,000.. $1,000.. Cotton and cottonseed Sales ol $50,000 or more ... farms.. $1,000.. ... farms-- $1,000.. $1,000.. $1.000.. farms $1.000.. $1.000.. Vegetables, sweet corn, and melons ... farms.. $1,000.. ... farms.. $1,000.. Sales of $50,000 or more farms Sales of $50,000 or more $1.000.. ... farms.. $1.000.. Nursery and greenhouse crops """$1,000- ... farms.. $1.000.. Sales of $50,000 or more Other croDS farms Sales of $50,000 or more $1,000.. ""$1,000- Poultry and poultry oroducts farms $1,000.. $1,000.. Sales of $50,000 or more $1.000.. farms $1.000.. Cattle and calves Sales of $50,000 or more ... farms.. $1,000-. .- farms.. $1,000.. See footnotes at end of table. 76 RHODE ISLAND 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-STATE DATA Table 51. [For meaning o1 Summary by Size of Farm: 1987-Con. FARMS AND LAND IN FARMS Farms number. percent. Land in famis acres. Average size ol farm acres. MARKET VALUE OF AGRICUL- TURAL PRODUCTS SOLD Total sales (see text) farms. $1,000. Average per farm dollars. Farms by value of sales: Less than $1,000 (see text) $1,000 to $2,499 __ $2,500 to $4,999 $5,000 to $9,999 $10,000 10 $19,999 $20,000 to $24,999 $25,000 to $39,999 $40,000 to $49,999 $50,000 to $99,999 $100,000 to $249,999 $250,000 to $499,999 $500,000 to $999,999 $1,000,000 or more Grains farms. $1,000. Sales of $50,000 or more farms. $1,000. Corn for grain farms. $1,000. Wfieat-- farms. $1,000. Soybeans _., farms. $1,000. Sorgfium for grain farms. $1,000. Barley _ farms. $1,000. Oats farms- $1,000. Other grains farms. $1,000. CkJtton and cottonseed farms. $1,000. Sales of $50,000 or more farms. $1,000. Tobacco.. farms. $1,000. Sales of $50,000 or more farms. $1,000. Hay, silage, and field seeds farms. $1,000. Sales of $50,000 or more famis. $1,000. Vegetables, sweet corn, and melons farms. $1,000. Sales of $50,000 or more farms. $1,000. Fruits, nuts, and berries farms. $1,000. Sales of $50,000 or more farms. $1,000. Nursery and greenhouse crops. farms. $1,000. Sales of $50,000 or more farms. $1,000. Other crops __ farms. $1,000. Sales of $50,000 or more farms. $1,000. Poultry and poultry products farms. $1,000. Sates of $50,000 or more farms. $1,000. Dairy products farnis. $1,000. Sales of $50,000 or more farms. $1,000. Cattle and calves farms. $1,000. Sales of $50,000 or more farms. $1,000. See 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-STATE DATA RHODE ISLAND 77 Table 51. Summary by Size of Farm: 1987-Con. [For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text] '- Total 1 to 9 acres 10 to 49 acres 50 to 69 70 to 99 100 to 139 acres MARKET VALUE OF AGRICUL- TURAL PRODUCTS SOLD- Con Total sales (see text)-Con. .. (arms.. 49 568 2 (D) 73 103 462 (o1 702 29 736 42 359 248 1 146 213 25 9 393 3 684 296 60 34 3 219 2 843 145 44 23 7 237 1 396 155 47 20 15 399 1 335 37 3 6 355 778 322 27 2 659 1 390 607 42 9 599 621 271 433 24 25 405 311 6 84 10 27 71 104 1 281 12 315 29 88 26 2 44 240 34 9 24 180 18 5 1 36 117 22 9 2 31 20 30 1 48 20 48 94 76 91 3 79 38 12 12 12 50 349 29 59 28 250 4 116 16 462 86 376 78 3 5 123 736 105 12 5 66 478 59 3 3 46 70 35 6 5 125 124 122 61 121 234 243 224 9 215 117 72 35 7 103 83 6 39 10 (D) 10 232 (D) 62 1 766 28 324 20 137 17 2 29 272 16 2 25 180 8 18 80 10 3 33 62 30 3 30 4B 28 60 112 55 (D) 36 15 (D) 51 53 13 24 4 8 75 2 160 28 794 25 45 24 51 380 7 2 25 230 7 13 67 1 63 60 62 1 37 34 65 98 61 57 29 19 2 (D) (D) 7 Sales of $50,000 Of more Sheep, lambs, and wool $1,000_. .. farms., $1,000.. .. (arms.. $1.000.. 70 6 (D) Other livestock and livestock products (see text) $1,000.. .. farms.. $1,000.. 7 10 FARM PRODUCTION EXPENSES' Total (arm production expenses Average per (arm Livestock and poultry purchased Farms with expenses o(- $1 to $4,999 $1,000.. ""$1%00-; ..dollars.. "'$i*ooo:: 70 3 917 55 956 23 299 17 5 $25,000 to $99,999 _ ; farms 57 $1,000.. 46 7 $100 000 or more Commercially mixed formula (eeds . Farms with expenses o(- .. farms.. $1,000.. 29 720 21 $5,000 to $24,999 5 2 39 Farms with expenses o(- $1to$999- $1.000.. 107 29 2 Commercial (ertilizer Farms with expenses o(- .. farms.. $1.000.. 37 86 31 6 $50 000 or more 30 Farms with expenses o(- $1.000.. (D) 23 $50 000 or more Petroleum products Farms with expenses o(- .. farms.. $1.000.. 70 119 $25 000 to $49 999 $50 000 or more farms 68 Diesel (uel $1.000.. farms 38 Natural gas LP gas, fuel oil, kerosene, motor oil. $1.000.. ... farms.. $1.000.. ... farms-. $1.000.. 2 (D) 48 (D) See footnotes at < 78 RHODE ISLAND 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-STATE DATA Table 51. [For meaning oi Summary by Size of Farm: 1987-Con. bbreviations and symbols, see introductory text) MARKET VALUE OF AGRICUL- TURAL PRODUCTS SOLD-Con. Total sales (see text) -Con. Hogs and pigs farms, $1,000, Sales ot $50,000 or more farms, $1,000, Sfieep. lambs, and wool farms. $1,000. Sates of $50,000 or more farms. $1,000. Otfier livestock and livestock products (see text) farms. $1,000. Sales of $50,000 or more (arms. $1,000. FARM PRODUCTION EXPENSES' Total farm production expenses farms. $1,000. Average per farm. ...dollars. Livestock and pc Farms with expenses of — $1 to $4,999 $5,000 to $24,999 $25,000 to $99,999 $100,000 or more Feed for livestock and poultry farms. $1,000. Farms witfi expenses of- $1 to $4,999 $5,000 to $24,999 ._ $25,000 to $99,999 $100,000 or more Commercially mixed formula feeds farms. $1,000. Farms witfi expenses of— $1 to $4,999 $5,000 to $24.999 $25,000 to $79,999-.- $80,000 or more Seeds, bulbs, plants, and trees farms. $1,000. Farms with expenses of- $1 to $999 - $1,000 to $4,999 $5,000 to $24,999 $25,000 or more Commercial fertilizer farms. $1,000. Farms with expenses of— $1 to $4,999 $5,000 to $24,999 $25,000 to $49,999 $50,000 or more Agricultural chemicals farms. $1,000. Farms with expenses of— $1 to $4,999 - $6,000 to $24,999 - $25,000 to $49,999 -. $60,000 or more Petroleum products farms. $1,000. Farms with expenses of— $1 to $4,999 - $5,000 to $24,999 $25,000 to $49,999 $50,000 or more Gasoline and gasohol farms. $1,000. Diesel fuel farms. $1,000. Natural gas , farms. $1,000. LP gas, fuel oil, kerosene, motor oil. grease, etc - farms. $1,000. See footnotes at end of table. 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-STATE DATA RHODE ISLAND 79 Table 51. Summary by Size of Farm: 1987-Con. [For meaning ol abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text) Item Total 1 to8 10 to 49 acres acres acres acres FARM PRODUCTION EXPENSES' -Con. 452 549 327 108 16 214 9 536 113 52 28 21 66 531 18 33 12 3 588 1 744 514 64 5 5 97 183 67 21 2 1 298 173 57 9 177 875 26 108 38 5 105 423 36 54 12 3 122 786 95 15 4 6 635 1 795 15 2 624 3 583 530 61 43 51 9 1 40 172 32 6 2 14 27 8 2 70 77 67 3 25 24 50 21 3 12 28 2 8 2 17 22 5 1 2 7 86 108 85 230 88 e 2 95 118 24 2 51 662 29 10 26 79 8 12 6 221 319 208 13 21 16 80 229 69 69 51 9 19 25 8 10 28 56 24 ^9 213 10 221 623 203 13 42 39 33 2 18 389 7 8 2 5 21 3 59 122 53 6 3 38 12 2 28 5 2 8 10 5 10 27 58 185 14 58 223 50 5 2 1 52 72 30 21 32 537 22 5 3 53 2 1 63 102 56 7 : 7 10 22 79 19 9 42 2 5 2 17 37 3 14 10 31 3 72 295 50 18 58 287 49 55 $1.000.. Farms with expenses of- $1 to $999 110 43 10 1 17 $1,000.. Farms with eitpenses of- 987 5 5 " " $1.000.. Fanns with expenses of- $1 to $999 (D) 1 63 $1.000.. Farms with expenses ot- $1 to $4 999 201 55 6 $50 000 or more machinery and equipment farms.. $1.000.. Farms with expenses of- 11 16 $5 000 to $24 999 41 "^ $1,000.. Farms with expenses of- 225 $5 000 to $24 999 10 2 Secured by real estate si'SSo"" Farms with expenses of- 36 191 13 $5 000 to $24 999 12 $25 000 or more 9 $1.000.. Farms with expenses of- 34 5 $1 000 to $4 999 2 $5 000 to $24 999 farms 13 $1,000.. Farms with expenses of- 38 10 ! $10 000 to $24 999 60 Pnjperty taxes -^vS^:: Farms with expenses of- 179 52 $10000 to $24 999 $25 000 or more All other farm production expenses tamis.. $1,000.. Farms with expenses ot- 62 660 51 $5,000 to $24.999 S50.000 or more 80 RHODE ISLAND 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE -STATE DATA Table 51. [For meaning ot eibbreviations Summary by Size of Farm: 1987 -Con. symbols, see introductory text] 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-STATE DATA RHODE ISLAND 81 Table 51. Summary by Size of Farm: 1987-Con. uctory text] '- Total 1 to 9 acres 10 to 49 acres ""°cll 70 to 99 acres 100 to 139 NET CASH RETURN FROM AGRICULTURAL SALES FOR THE FARM UNIT' All farms.. number.. $1,000.. Average per farm dollars.. 702 7 443 10 603 104 392 3 772 250 566 2 266 62 222 3 584 75 563 7 512 70 716 10 232 Farms with net gains' .number.. Average net gain ..dollars.. 285 35 812 55 11 725 80 19 894 31 18 473 27 840 30 32 979 Gain ot- 46 108 81 18 20 12 16 38 13 15 12 3 3 9 17 2 12 6 626 5 155 170 6 030 31 11 305 6 810 40 Average net loss dollars.. 6 828 Loss of- 73 55 6 13 30 5 1 28 125 15 2 2 24 2 39 3 14 15 $50 000 or more GOVERNMENT PAYMENTS AND OTHER FARM-RELATED INCOME Government payments farms.. $1.000.. Other farm-related income' farms.. $1.000.. Customwork and other agncultural $1.000.. 42 39 152 30 106 2 (D) 10 39 20 9 2 32 152 12 61 5 13 (D) 3 24 34 2 21 74 5 (D) Gross cash rent or share payments farms,. $1.000.. Forest products and Chnstmas trees farms.. $1.000.. Other farm-related income sources farms.. $1.000.. 51 71 64 112 42 125 3 (D) (D) 12 25 17 6 49 (D) 6 6 18 22 4 7 2 (D) 13 37 13 28 COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION LOANS Total farms.. $1.000.. Corn farms.. $1.000.. ': I $1.000.. Soybeans farms.. $1,000.. ': ': ': $1.000.. Cotton -. '*™^- $1.000.. Peanuts, rye. rice, tobacco, and honey... farms.. $1.000.. LAND IN FARMS ACCORDING TO USE Total croDland (arms 597 26 121 523 18 498 410 71 27 13 2 80 211 68 161 68 213 3 056 182 1 991 182 61 1 798 54 1 284 45 9 66 54 1 701 39 15 64 acres- Harvested cropland farms.. 59 2 949 31 1 00 to 1 99 acres - Cropland; 242 4 513 57 582 15 94 6 96 (D) (D) 84 806 16 90 6 ID) 25 (D) 21 266 5 (D) (D) 198 40 734 14 132 (D) 2 249 22 In cover crops, legumes, and soil- and not pastured farms.. acres.. On which all crops (ailed farms.. acres.. In cultivated summer fallow farms.. acres.- Idle farms li 9 Total woodland - farms.. 366 22 743 117 3 700 321 19 043 12 1 9 9 118 1 538 36 344 99 1 194 40 1 330 251 35 1 079 48 2 087 22 348 1 739 51 Woodland pastured (armsll acres.. Woodland not pastured farms.. acres.. 153 48 2 607 See footnotes at end of table. 82 RHODE ISLAND 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-STATE DATA Table 51. Summary by Size of Farm: 1987-Con. [For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text] NET CASH RETURN FROM AGRICULTURAL SALES FOR THE FARM UNIT' All farms Average per farm "" $i,ooo;; ...dollars.. 349 7 937 F th nel oa ns2 Average net gain ...dollars.. 35 723 Gain of- 2 $50 000 or more 5 Loss ot- Less than $1,000 — 7 $10 000 to $49 999 5 $50,000 or more Government payments Other farm-related income' . farms.. $1.000.. . farms.. $1.000.. Customwork and other agricultural Gross cash rent i Forest products anc Other farm-related i share payments Id Chnstmas trees Total "$i.ooo:: $1.000.. farms $1.000.. $1.000.. Cotton $1.000.. farms Peanuts, rye, rice, tobacco, and honey. LAND IN FARMS ACCORDING TO USE $1,000.. . farms.. $1,000.. Harvested cropland Farms by acres harvested: 1 to 49 acres . farms" acres.. 200 to 499 acres 500 to 999 acres Cropland: Pasture or grazing only In cover crops, legumes, and soil- and not pastured .. farms.. .. farms.. farms acres.. Idle farms acres.. farms Woodland not pastured .. farmsl- 15 947 7 21 995 1 372 20 3 230 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-STATE DATA RHODE ISLAND 83 Table 51. Summary by Size of Farm: 1987 -Con. symbols, see introductory text] wasteland, etc. Cropland under federal acreage r I commodity acreage adjustment alue of land and buildings' farms'; Average per farm Average per acre Farms by value group: $1 to $39 999 $1,000. _ dollars.. dollars.. $40 000 to $69 999 $150 000 to $199,999 $1,000,000 to $1.999.999 $2,000,000 to $4.999.999 $5,000,000 or more and equipment Farms by value group: $1 to $4,999 $i.ooo:: $5 000 to $9 999 $50 000 to $99 999 fulotortrucks, including pickups Wtleel tractors farms.. number.. Less tfian 40 fiorsepower (PTO) .. 40 fiorsepower (PTO) or more farms" number.. farms.. Cottonpickers and strippers Mower conditioners number.. farms- number.. farms- number.. AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS' Commercial fertilizer acres o number.. farms- n which used- acres o control - Insects on fiay and other crops ... acres o Nematodes in crops ._ Diseases in crops and orcfiards--- acres o Weeds, grass, or brush in crops an n which used., tons.. iiwhich used- farms.. n which used.. n which used- i acres on which used- Chemicals (or defoliation or for growth control of crops or thinning of fruit .. farms.. 11 430 109 904 37 231 23 712 362 452 6 785 35 438 472 507 5 977 84 RHODE ISLAND 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-STATE DATA Table 51. Summary by Size of Farm: 1987-Con. [For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text] J lots, ponds, roads. Cropland under federal acreage ! of land and buildings' . : group: Farms by \ $1 to $39,999: $40,000 to $69.999... $70,000 to $99.999... $100,000 to $149,999. $150,000 to $199,999. $200,000 to $499,999. $10,000 to $19,999... $20,000 to $49,999... $50,000 to $99,999 ... $100,000 to $199,999. $200,000 to $499,999. $500,000 or more .... Motorlnjcks. including pickups Wfieel tractors .... farms., number- farms Less than 40 horsepower (PTO) ... Grain and bean combines Cottonpickers and strippers.... Mower conditioners .... farms., number.. farms- number.. farms.. farms.. number.. farms.. number.. AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS' Commercial fertilizer number.. which used.. acres on Sprays, dusts, granules, fumigants. etc Insects on hay and other crops .... acres on Nematodes in crops Diseases in crops and orchards .... acres on Weeds, grass, or brush in crops and which used.. farms.. which used.. ..... farms-. farms.. which used.. acres on Chemicals for defoliation or for growth control of crops or thinning of fruit .. See footnotes at end of table ..... farms.. 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-STATE DATA RHODE ISLAND 85 Table 51. Summary by Size of Farm: 1987-Con. [For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text] Item Total 1 to 9 acres 10 to 49 50 to 69 acres 70 to 99 acres too to 139 acres TENURE AND RACE OF OPERATOR 701 474 153 700 473 153 1 627 45 647 627 44 188 ,4ii 227 14 497 39 1 595 540 108 53 345 356 265 395 55 78 262 27 55 102 384 18.8 133 9 71 145 87 70 80 78 57 104 52.7 90 2 567 43 036 45 3 998 76 (D) 73 (D) 9 1 454 131 7 21 130 102 7 21 110 539 110 413 72 28 71 5 127 83 n 43 79 13 17 49 9 ,? 26 59 16.0 27 i 13 9 11 10 19 49.8 98 33 107 407 6 16 16 (D) 16 (D) I (D) 250 179 42 29 ■ 250 179 42 29 221 4 941 4f6; 72 1 514 71 1 479 7 210 199 39 12 109 86 153 10 110 11 19 34 138 18 2 48 2 18 68 24 28 27 27 26 30 52.1 218 32 218 5 451 12 301 16 350 16 (D) 3 (D) 66 13 6 66 13 6 60 3 121 769 19 769 2 (D) 62 2 2 31 35 17 43 6 10 27 6 6 6 44 20.5 10 9 9 10 7 11 6 52.1 61 5 50 2 905 6 (D) 9 547 (D) 46 3 67 46 18 3 64 5 151 64 4 585 21 21 932 9 566 60 5 2 24 23 8 29 3 9 12 18.1 2 8 17 8 9 8 3 6 51.1 61 6 1 56 4 629 (D) 7 538 6 (D) 67 38 Pari owners 24 Tenants — — 5 . OWNED AND RENTED LAND 62 Owned land in farms _ farms! 1 acres.. . farms - acres.. . farms.. ^2 Land rented or leased from others Rented or leased land in farms Land rented or leased to others OPERATOR CHARACTERISTICS Operators by place of residence: 5 469 29 29 2 223 2 (D) 51 5 Operators by principal occupation: 39 Operators by days of work off fami: None 25 34 9 200 days or more 20 Operators by years on present farm: 5 37 9 Operators by age group: 35 to 44 years 13 45 to 49 years 9 5 55 to 59 years 9 60 to 64 years 6 6 Operators by sex: 63 Female FARMS BY TYPE OF ORGANIZATION Individual or family (sole propnetorship) __ .. famis.. 50 5 659 9 Corporation: Family held acres-, farms 6 10 or less stockholders Other than family held .. farms- _- farms.. 2 (D) Other -cooperative, estate or tnjst, institutional, etc _. farms.. : See footnotes at end of table. 86 RHODE ISLAND 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-STATE DATA Table 51. Summary by Size of Farm: 1987 -Con. [For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text] OWNED AND RENTED LAND Land rented or leased from otfiers . Rented or leased land in farms .. Land rented or l< OPERATOR CHARACTERISTICS acres- farms.. Operators by place c On farm operated -_. Not on farm operated Not reported Operators by principal occupation: Farming Other Operators by days of work off farm: Any . to 9 years years or more Average years on present farm . Operators by age group: 25 to 34 years Female , Operators of Spanish origin (see text) . lily (sole proprietorship) . Corporation: t^ore than 10 stockholders — 10 or less stockholders _._ More than 10 or less 10 stockholders farms, farms. acres, farms. acres.. Other — cooperative. 3 503 21 3 343 10 1 181 10 1 181 See footnotes at end of table. 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-STATE DATA 3 038 20 3 038 2.000 acres or RHODE ISLAND 87 Table 51. Summary by Size of Farm: 1987-Con. FARMS BY SIZE 1 to 9 acres 131 10 to 49 acres 250 100 to 139 acres 67 140 to 179 acres 180 to 219 acres 23 260 to 499 acres 33 500 to 999 acres FARMS BY STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION Tobacco (0132) grains, n.e.c. (0133, 0134, 0139) 98 Hortteultural specialties (018) 95 Livestock, except dairy, poultry, and Beef cattle, except feedlots (0212) S3 ^,S^S^cS§e%%%- - 25 71 General farms, primarily livestock and 10 253 6930 LIVESTOCK Cattle and calves inventory .. farms- 89 SO to 99 M 100 to 199 " 500 or mori"::::"" " " "" Cows and heifeis that had calved ... fanns 211 Beef cows number farms, number.. 4 106 156 Farms with- 1 to 9 1 133 100 to 199 200 to 499 Farms with- 1 to4 2 975 50 to 99... 23 100 to 199 Heifers and heifer calves farms Steers, steer caNas, twlls, and bull number.. 2 048 number.. 774 Calves number.. $1.000.. ?^ Cattle number.. $1,000.. 1 675 166 179 1 584 838 59 ^1 Fattened on grain and concentrates See footnotes at end of table. 88 RHODE ISLAND $1,000.. - farms.. number.. $1,000.. 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE -STATE DATA Table 51. (Fof meaning ol Summary by Size of Farm: 1987 -Con. I symbols, see introductory text] - 140 to 179 180 to 219 220 to 259 260 to 499 500 to 999 acres 1,000 to 1,999 acres 2.000 acres or more FARMS BY SIZE 1 to 9 acres 10 to 49 acres 50 to 69 acres 70 to 99 acres 41 1 8 8 3 6 2 10 6 S 19 680 6 8 2 3 15 379 10 86 7 3 6 293 4 15 225 10 76 15 311 87 8 160 20 15 151 68 38 19 23 2 2 2 7 5 4 2 2 3 13 534 3 6 3 12 360 8 (D) 3 5 5 (D) 3 7 162 12 12 r. 11 165 14 1^ 58 2 E! (D) 10 301 157 (D) 2 2 2 (D) 2 116 5 28 7 173 76 85 B 7 88 68 2 18! 33 3 5 6 12 1 21 1 845 3 5 7 3 3 19 1 133 9 59 7 2 12 1 074 5 3 17 578 15 134 21 823 144 17 s 66 25 1 1 7 3 2 P) 2 (D) (D) 2 2 (D) (D) i i Si 2 2 2 2 2 (D) 2 ,o, (D) 2 2 (D) 2 (D) i (D) (D) 1 S! 140 to 179 acres 180 to 219 acres : 260 to 499 acres 500 to 999 acres ; 2,000 acres or more FARMS BY STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION Cash grains (Oil) Field crops ej(cept aeh grains (013) Tobacco (0132) Sugarcane and sugar t>eets Irish grains, nee (0133 0134 0139) ' Fniits and tree nuts (017) - . Uvestock. except dairy, poultry, and Daily laims (024) Poultry and eggs (025) - _ General lams, primarily livestock and animal specialties (029) UVESTOCK Cattle and calves inventory 1 to 9 .. farms- number.. : 10 to 49 50 to 99 200 to 499 500 or more farms number-. - number__ ■^T^r*:-.-. .- so to 99 100 to 199 200 to 499 MO S ^"i:::::::::::::::: :::::::: . Milk cows tenT« Farms with- 1 104 . 50 to 99 100 to 199 _ Heifers and heifer calves farms Steers, steer calves, bulls, and bull calves number., farms " ; Calves Cattle Fattened on grain and concentrates number.. $1,000.. .. farms.. number.. $1,000_- .. farms- "$i,ooo:: "number" $1,000.- ! See footnotes at end of table 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-STATE DATA RHODE ISLAND 89 Table 51. Summary by Size of Farm: 1987-Con. [For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text] LIVESTOCK -Con. Hogs and pigs inventory _,, farms. 25 to 49lllllll^im^l\[lll'll^l"lll^. 100 to ^99Vl]l^llllmlll^"l^l^l^. 200 to 499 500 or more Used or to be used for breeding farms. number. Other farms. number. Hogs and pigs sold farms. $1,OOo! Feeder pigs farms. $i.ooo; Litters of pigs farrowed between - Dec. 1 of preceding year and Nov, 30 ___ farms. Dec, 1 and Ivlay 31 farms. number. June 1 and Nov. 30 farms. number. Sheep and lambs of all ages inventory farms. number. Ewes 1 year old or older farms. number. Sheep and lambs sold farms. Sheep and lambs shorn farms. number, pounds of wool. Horses and ponies inventory farms. Horses and ponies sold farms. Goats inventory farms- Goats sold farms. number. POULTRY Chickens 3 months old or older inventory __ farms. Farms with — 1 to 399 400 to 3,199 _ 3,200 to 9.999 10,000 to 19.999 _ __ 20,000 to 49,999 50,000 to 99.999 __ __ 100,000 or more _ _ _ Hens and pullets of laying age_ _. farms. number. Pullets 3 months old or older not of laying age farms. Hens and pullets sold _ farms- number. Broilers and other meat-type chickens sold- farms. number. 1 to 1,999 _... 2,000 to 59,999 __. 60,000 to 99,999 100,000 or more Turkey hens kept for breeding _ farms- number. Turkeys sold farms- number- See footnotes at end of table. 2 085 62 1 521 (D) 10 106 90 RHODE ISLAND 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-STATE DATA Table 51. Summary by Size of Farm: 1987-Con. [For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text] LIVESTOCK -Con. Hogs and pigs inventory farms- Farms witti- 1 to 24 - 25 to 49 — 50 to 99 100 to 199. _ ZOO to 499__ 500 or more Used or to be used for breeding famis- number. Other - farms- number. Hogs and pigs sold __ famis- $1.000l Feeder pigs farms- number. $1,000. Utters of pigs farrowed between — Dec- 1 of preceding year and Nov. 30 ... farms. Dec. 1 and May 31 farms. June 1 and Nov. 30 farms. Sheep and lambs of all ages inventory farms- Ewes 1 year old or older farms, Sheep and lambs sold farms. number- Sheep and lambs shorn farms. number, pounds of wool. Horses and ponies inventory farms. Horses and ponies sold _._ farms. Goats inventory farms. Goats sold farms. POULTRY Chickens 3 months old or older inventory .. farms. Farms with- 400 to 3199 IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII'II"!!" 3,200 to 9,999 10.000 to 19,999 20,000 to 49,999 50,000 to 99.999 100,000 or more Hens and pullets of laying age farms. Pullets 3 months old or older not of laying age farms. Hens and pullets sold farms. Broilers and other meat-type chickens sold. farms- 1 to 1.999 2,000 to 59,999 60,000 to 99,999 100,000 or more Turkey hens kept for breeding farms. Turkeys sold farms. See footnotes at end of table. 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-STATE DATA RHODE ISLAND 91 Table 51. Summary by Size of Farm: 1987-Con. [For meaning o( abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text] CROPS HARVESTED Corn tor silage or green chop farms tons, green Irrigated farms acres Farms by acres harvested: 1 to 24 acres 25 to 99 acres _, 100 to 249 acres _ 250 to 499 acres 500 acres or more Insh potatoes farms. cwt! Irrigated _ farms. acres. Farms by acres harvested: 0.1 to 4.9 acres 5.0 to 24.9 acres 25.0 to 99.9 acres 100.0 to 249.9 acres 250.0 acres or more _ Hay-alfalfa, other tame, small grain, wild, grass silage, green chop, etc. (see text) ._ farms. Irrigated farms. Farms by a 1 to 24 a 25 to 99 100 to 249 acres 250 to 499 acres 500 acres or more Tame hay other than alfalfa, small grain, and wild hay {see text) farms. acres. tons. dry. Irrigated farms. Vegetables harvested for sale {see text) ,_, farms. Irrigated farms. Farms by acres harvested; 0.1 to 4.9 acres 5.0 to 24.9 acres 25.0 to 99.9 acres 100.0 to 249.9 acres 250.0 acres or more Land in orchards farms. acres. Irrigated farms. Farms by bearing and nonbearing acres: 0.1 to 4.9 acres _ 5.0 to 24.9 acres 26.0 to 99.9 acres _ 100.0 to 249.9 acres 250.0 acres or more _ See footnotes at end of table. 92 RHODE ISLAND 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-STATE DATA Table 51. Summary by Size of Farm: 1987-Con. [For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text] Ite. 140 to 179 acres 180 to 219 acres 220 to 259 acres 260 to 499 acres 500 to 999 acres 1,000 to 1,999 2,000 acres or more CROPS HARVESTED 6 190 2 800 2 4 IS 24 918 1 441 11 2 508 672 (D) 2 (D) 2 7 205 2 6 5 186 3 054 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) 3 331 380 (D) (0) 1 (D) 1 2 (D) 2 2 627 605 4 2 3 118 159 60 2 (D) 2 2 2 13 813 14 581 2 3 105 16 290 (D) 2 20 1 145 2444 9 7 14 602 1 225 471 2 (D) 3 85 2 (D) 146 470 2 3 2 2 IS (D) (0) 2 (D) (D) 1 i 2 (D) (D) acres., tons, green- _ I acres__ Farms by acres harvested: - 100 to 249 acres Irish potatoes farms.. cwt.. Irrigated farms.. acres- Farms by acres harvested: 1 to 4 9 acres ': ' 1 00 to 249 9 acres 250 acres or more Hay-alfalfa, other tame, small grain, wild, grass silage, green chop, etc. (see text) .. farms., acres., tons, dry.. I acres.. 1 to 24 acres .' _ : 100 to 249 acres 250 to 499 acres Tame hay other than alfalfa, small grain. tons, dry.- Irrigated farms.. acres.. Vegetables harvested for sale (see text) ... farms.. Irrigated farms" 1 to 4 9 acres 25.0 to 99.9 acres 100 to 249 9 acres Land in orchards farms . acres.. Imgated farms.. Farms by bearing and nonbearing acres: 1 to 4 9 acres 1 00.0 to 249.9 acres 250 acres or more i famis with gains of less t 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-STATE DATA RHODE ISLAND 93 Table 52. Summary by Value of Agricultural Products Sold: 1987 [For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text] FARMS AND LAND IN FARMS Farms number percent Land in farms -- acres Average size of farm .acres MARKET VALUE OF AGRICUL- TURAL PRODUCTS SOLD Total sales (see text) farms $1,000 Average per farm dollars Farms by value of sales: Less ttian $1,000 (see text) , $1,000 to $2,499 , $2,500 to $4,999 , $5,000 to $9,999 - _ $10,000 to $19,999 $20,000 to $24,999. $25,000 to $39,999 $40,000 to $49,999 $50,000 to $99.999 , $100,000 to $249,999 , $250,000 to $499,999 , $500,000 to $999,999 , $1,000,000 or more Grains... farms. $1,000. Sales of $50,000 or more farms. $1,000. Corn for grain farms. $1,000. Wheat farms. $1 ,000. farms. $1,000. Sorghum for grain farms. $1,000. Barley farms. $1,000. Oats farms- $1,000. Other grains farms. $1,000. Cotton and cottonseed farms $1,000. Sates of $50,000 or more farms $1,000. Tobacco... farms- $1,000. Sales of $50,000 or more farms. $1,000. Hay, silage, and field seeds farms. $1,000. Sales of $50,000 or more farms. $1,000. Vegetables, sweet corn, and melons farms. $1,000. Sales of $50,000 or more farms. $1,000. Fruits, nuts, and benies farms. $1,000. Sales of $50,000 or more farms. $1,000. Nursery and greenhouse crops farms. $1,000. Sales of $50,000 or more farms. $1,000. Other crops farms. $1,000. Sales of $50,000 or more famns. $1,000. Poultry and poultry products farms. $1,000. Sales of $50,000 or more farms $1,000. Dairy products farms. $1,000. Sales of $50,000 or more farms. $1,000. Cattle and calves farms. $1,000. Sales of $50,000 or more farms. $1,000. See footnotes at end of table. 94 RHODE ISLAND 15 569 15 569 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-STATE DATA Table 52. Summary by Value of Agricultural Products Sold: (For meaning of : 1987 -Con. FARMS AND LAND IN FARMS percent.. Average size of (arm acres-- MARKET VALUE OF AGRICUL- TURAL PRODUCTS SOLD Total sales (see text) Average per farm _.- farms.. $1.000.. ...dollars.. Farms by value of sales. Less ttian $1 000 (see text) $1 000 to $2 499 $50 000 to $99 999 $100 000 to $249 999 $500 000 to $999 999 $1 000 000 or more Sales of $50 000 or more $1.000.. $1.000.. Com for grain ... farms-. $1,000.. $1,000.. $1,000.. Sorgtium for grain ... farms.- $1,000.. Oats $1,000.. farms $1,000.. $1.000.. Cotton and cottonseed ... farms.. $1,000. ■"$i.oooi: .. farms. $1,000. .. farms. $1,000. Sales of $50,000 or more farms. $1,000- Vegetables. sweet corn, and melons farms. $1,000. Sales of $50,000 or more farms- $1,000- Fruits, nuts, and ben Sales of $50,000 < .. farms. $1,000. .. (arms- $1,000- s farms- $1,000. Sales of $50,000 or more farms. $1,000. Otfier crops Sales of $50,000 or r Poultry and poultry products . Sales of $50,000 or more . es of $50,000 or more See footnotes at end of table. 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-STATE DATA RHODE ISLAND 95 Table 52. Summary by Value of Agricultural Products Sold: 1987-Con. MARKET VALUE OF AGRICUL- TURAL PRODUCTS SOLD -Con. Total sales (see text)-Ck)n. Hogs and pigs farms $1,000 Sales of $50,000 or mofe farms $1,000 Slieep. lambs, and wool farms. $1,000. Sales of $50,000 or more farms. $1,000. Other livestock and livestock products (see text) _ farms. $1,000. Sales of $50,000 or more farms. $1,000. FARM PRODUCTION EXPENSES' Total farm production expenses farms. $1,000. dollars. famis. $1,000. Farms with expenses of— $1 to $4.999 $5,000 to $24.999 $25,000 to $99,999 _. $100,000 or more Feed for livestock and poultry farms. $1,000. Farms with expenses of— $1 to $4,999 $5,000 to $24,999 $25,000 to $99,999 $100,000 or more Commercially mixed formula feeds farms. $1,000. Farms with expenses of- $1 to $4,999 _. $5,000 to $24,999 .._ $25,000 to $79,999 __ $80,000 or more Seeds, Ijultis, plants, and trees farms. $1,000. Farms with expenses of — $1 to $999_._ _ $1,000 to $4,999 _ $5,000 to $24,999 _ $25,000 or more _. Commercial fertilizer farms. $1,000. Farms with expenses of— $1 to $4,999 $5,000 to $24,999 _ _ $25,000 to $49.999 $50,000 or more Agricultural chemk»ls farms. $1,000. Farms with expenses of— $1 to $4,999 _ $5,000 to $24,999 $25,000 to $49,999 $50,000 or more Petroleum products farms. $1,000. Farms with expenses of— $1 to $4,999 ___ $5,000 to $24,999 _ $25,000 to $49.999 $50,000 or more _ Gasoline and gasohol farms. $1,000. Diesel fuel farms. $1,000. Natural gas farms. $1,000. LP gas. fuel oil. kerosene, motor oil, grease, etc farms. $1,000. > at end of table. 96 RHODE ISLAND 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-STATE DATA Table 52. Summary by Value of Agricultural Products Sold: 1987 -Con. (For inaanir 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-STATE DATA RHODE ISLAND 97 Table 52. Summary by Value of Agricultural Products Sold: 1987-Con. [For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text] Total farm production expenses— Con. Electricitv farms Farms with expenses ol- $1,000.- Farms with expenses ol- $1,000.. farms Farms with expenses ol- $1.000_. «i nnn?^ 54999'" Farms with expenses of- $1,000.- machinery and equipment — . Farms with expenses ot- "$1,000;; Interesl expense Farms with expenses of- .. farms.. $1,000- $100,000 or more . — - - Farms with expenses of- $1 to $999 $1,000 to $4,999 $5,000 to $24,999 $25,000 or more $1 to $999 - $1,000 to $4,999- $5,000 to $24,999 - $25,000 or more - Cash rent - Farms with expenses of- $1 to $4 999 $1,000.. farms Farms with expenses of- $1 to $4 999 $1,000-. $25,000 or more - All other farm production expenses . Farms with expenses of- $1 to $4,999 $5,000 to $24,999 $25,000 to $49,999... $500,000 or more See footnotes i 98 RHODE ISLAND 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE -STATE DATA Table 52. [For meaning oi Summary by Value of Agricultural Products Sold: i symbols, see introductory text] 1987 -Con. FARM PRODUCTION EXPENSES' -Con. Total farm production expenses -Con. Electricity , farms. $1,000. Farms witfi expenses of — $1 to $999 $1,000 to $4.999 $5,000 to $24,999 $25,000 or more Hired farm labor farms. $1,000. Farms with expenses of- $1 to $4,999 $5,000 to $24,999 $25,000 to $99,999 $100,000 or more Contract labor farms. $1,000. Farms witfi expenses of— $1 to $999 $1,000 to $4.999 $5,000 to $24,999 $25,000 or more ___. Repair and maintenance farms. $1,000. Farms witfi expenses of — $1 to $4,999 $5,000 to $24,999 $25,000 to $49,999 $50,000 or more Customwork, machine hire, and rental of machinery and equipment farms. $1,000. Farms with expenses of- $1 to $999 $1,000 to $4,999 $5,000 to $24,999 $25,000 or more Interest expense farms. $1,000. Farms with expenses of — $1 to $4,999 $5,000 to $24,999 _ $25,000 to $99,999 ___ $100,000 or more Secured by real estate farms. $1,000. Farms with expenses of— $1 to $999.- _ $1,000 to $4,999 _ $5,000 to $24,999 __ $25,000 or more Not secured by real estate farms. $1,000. Famis with expenses of- $1 to $999. ._. $1,000 to $4,999 $5,000 to $24,999 $25,000 or more _. Cash rent... famis. $1,000. Farms with expenses of— $1 to $4,999 $5,000 to $9.999 $10,000 to $24,999 $25,000 or more Property taxes farms. $1,000. Farms with expenses of — $1 to $4,999 $5,000 to $9,999 $10,000 to $24,999 $25,000 or more All other farm production expenses farms. $1,000. Farms with expenses of- $1 to $4,999 $5,000 to $24,999 $25,000 to $49,999 $50,000 or more See footnotes at end of table. 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-STATE DATA RHODE ISLAND 99 Table 52. Summary by Value of Agricultural Products Sold: 1987 -Con. [For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see Introductory textj NET CASH RETURN FROM AGRICULTURAL SALES FOR THE FARM UNIT' Avera e er farm Sf.OOO.. dollars Average net gain Gain o(- Less ttian $f 000 dollars- $50 000 or more Loss of- farms $1,000_ $1,000_ Customwfork and other agricultural $1,000. Gross casfi rent or stiare payments ._. farms- si. 000. Forest products and Christmas trees $1.000.. otal farms Corn $1,000. $1,000- Soybeans $1,000. Sorghum, barley and oats.. $1,000. .- farms- $1,000- Peanuts, rye. rice . tobacco, a nd honey. $1,000- -. farms- $1,000- Total cropland farms.. acres-. Harvested cropland farms- acres.. , Farms by acres harvested: 50 to 99 acres 100 to 199 acres 200 to 499 acres ---- 500 to 999 acres 1 ,000 to 1 ,999 acres - Total \ Woodland pastured Woodland not pastured . See footnotes at end of table. 100 RHODE ISLAND 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-STATE DATA Table 52. Summary by Value of Agricultural Products Sold: 1987-Con. [For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text] NET CASH RETURN FROM AGRICULTURAL SALES FOR THE FARM UNIT' Gain of- Less than $1.000 — $1,000 to $9,999 __- $10,000 to $49,999 _ $50,000 or more __. Government payments ... farms.. $1,000.. $1,000.. $1,000.. Forest products and Christmas trees ... farms.. $1,000-. ... farms.. $1.000.. """$i%'oo:; Ottier farm-related income sources .. Total Com Wheat.... Soybeans. Sorghum, b Cotton $1,000. .. farms. $1,000. .. farms. $1,000. .. farms. $1,000. ""si.ooo! Farms by acres harvested; 100 to 199 acres 200 to 499 acres 500 to 999 acres 1.000 to 1.999 acres - In which all crops failed ... I cultivated summer fallow . Total woodland. I pastured Woodland not pastured . See footnotes at end of table. 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-STATE DATA RHODE ISLAND 101 Table 52 Summary by Value of Agricultural Products Sold: 1987-Con. [For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text] $600,000 or more )ts. ponds, roads, Cropland under federal acreage reduction programs: Annual commodity acreage adjustment programs Consen^ation reserve program . Farms by value group: $1 to $39,999 $40,000 to $69,999 _.. $70,000 to $99,999. _. $100,000 to $149,999. $150,000 to $199,999. Farms by value group: $1 to $4.999 $5,000 to $9.999... $10,000 to $19,999. $20,000 10 $49,999 . $50,000 to $99,999 . $100,000 10 $199,999. $200,000 10 $499,999. $500,000 or more """number; Less than 40 horsepower (PTO) .. 40 horsepower (PTO) or more number. farms. number. farms. number. farms number. Mower conditioners . number, farms number. number. AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS' Commercial fertilizer Sprays, dusts, granules, fumigants. insects on hay and other crops . I crops and orchards . 60 214 3 542 000 8 962 1 090 15 3 200 15 390 026 000 6 218 See footnotes at end of table. 102 RHODE ISLAND 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-STATE DATA Table 52. Summary by Value of Agricultural Products Sold: [For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see inlroductory text] 1987-Con. Pastureland and rangeland other than Land in house lots, ponds, roads. .. farms- . acres.. Cropland under federal acreage reduction programs: acres- - Value of land and buildings' acres.. .. farms.. acres.. farms Average per farm. $1.000.. ..dollars.. 'Tl%l%%':°"': $70 000 to $99 999 $100 000 to $149 999 $200 000 to $499 999 $500 000 to $999 999 $5,000,000 or more Estimated market value of all machinery Farms by value group: $1 to $4,999 . — . $1.000.. $10,000 to $19,999 $20 000 to $49 999 $50,000 to $99,999 $100 000 to $199,999 $200 000 10 $499 999 $500,000 or more SELECTED MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT' Motortrucks including pickups farms Less than 40 horsepower (PTO) ... number.. farms.. number.. Cottonpickers and strippers number.. _... farms- tvlower conditioners.. — . terms- AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS' number-. Commercial fertilizer acres on which used- acres on which used.. Sprays, dusts, granules, fumigants. etc.. to control - Insects on hay and other crops farms.. acres on which used- Nematodes in crops farms.. acres on which used- Weeds, grass, or brush in crops anc which used.. acres on which used.. 9 022 11 103 6 309 8 821 220 525 3 104 25 005 233 692 3 050 36 635 425 988 5 649 See footnotes at i 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-STATE DATA RHODE ISLAND 103 Table 52. Summary by Value of Agricultural Products Sold: 1987 -Con. [For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text] OWNED AND RENTED LAND I land in tamns . OPERATOR CHARACTERISTICS Operators by place ol residence: On farm operated Not on fann operated Not reported Other Operators by days of work off farm: Not repotted Operators by years c 10 years or more Average years on present farm . 35 to 44 years . 45 to 49 years . 50 to 54 years . Average age . Operators by sex: Male __,_ Individual or family ( Corporation: Ottier than family held 10 or less stockholders See footnotes at end of table. 104 RHODE ISLAND 3 486 15 3 446 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE -STATE DATA Table 52. (Forr Summary by Value of Agricultural Products Sold: 1987 -Con. > introductory lent) TENURE AND RACE OF OPERATOR All operators _ _ Full owners White Full owners Part owners Tenants Black and other races Full owners - Tenants OWNED AND RENTED LAND Land owned _ _ farms acres Owned land in famis _ farnis acres Land rented or leased from others farms Rented or leased land in farms farms Land rented or leased to others farms acres. OPERATOR CHARACTERISTICS Operators by place of residence: On fami operated Not on farm operated Not reported __ Operators by prin Other Operators by days of work off fami: None- 1 to 99days""IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII 100 to 199 days- 200 days or more _ .._ Not reported Operators by years on present farm: 2 years or less _ 3 or 4 years _ 5 to 9 years _ 10 years or more Average years on present farm — Not reported . Operators by age group: Under 25 years 25 to 34 years 35 to 44 years 45 to 49 years 50 to 54 years _. 55 to 59 years 60 to 64 years 65 to 69 years 70 years and over Average age Operators by sex: Male Operators of Spanish origin (see text) _ FARMS BY TYPE OF ORGANIZATION Individual or family (sole proprietorship) farms acres Partnership fanris acres Corporation: Family held __. farms More than 10 stockholders larms 10 or less stockholders farms Other than family held — farms More than 10 stockholders __ farms 10 or less stockholders farms Other -cooperative, estate or tnjst. 3 981 2 (D) 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE -STATE DATA RHODE ISLAND 105 Table 52. Summary by Value of Agricultural Products Sold: 1987-Con. [For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory tejct] FARMS BY SIZE 10 to 49 acres"^;];]";i^"I"im"I];iII^m 70 to 99 acres _ 100 to 139 acres 140 to 179 acres.. 180 to 219 acres 220 to 259 acres 260 to 499 acres 500 to 999 acres 1,000 to 1,999 acres ., FARMS BY STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION Cash grains (Oil) Field crops, except casti grains (013) Cotton (0131) Tobacco (0132) Sugarcane and sugar beets, Irish potatoes; field crops, except cash grains, n.e.c, (0133, 0134, 0139) Vegetables and melons (016) Fruits and tree nuts (017) Horticultural specialties (018) General farms, pnmanly crop (019) Livestoct^, except dairy, poultry, and animal specialties (021) Beef cattle, except feedlots (0212) Dairy farms (024) Poultry and eggs (025) Animal specialties (027) General farms, pnmarily livestock and animal specialties (029) LIVESTOCK Cattle and calves inventory farms- Farms with- 1 to 9 10 to 49.. 50 to 99 100 to 199 200 to 499. 500 or more Cows and heifers that had calved farms. number. Beef cows farms. number. Farms with— 1 to 9 10 to 49 50 to 99 100 to 199 _. 200 to 499 500 or more Milk cows.. farms. 5 to 9 ii;;i;""";i;";r;iii"iiiiii;i; 10 to 49 50 to 99 100 to 199 200 to 499 500 or more _ __. Heifers and heifer calves farms. Steers, steer calves, bulls, and bull calves farms. Cattle and calves sold farms. $i,ooo! Calves farms. $i,ooo! Cattle farms. $1,000! Fattened on grain and concentrates ... farms. See footnotes at end of table. 106 RHODE ISLAND 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-STATE DATA Table 52. [For meaning o( Summary by Value of Agricultural Products Sold: 1987 -Con. I symbols, see introductory text] FARMS BY SIZE 10 to 49 acres 70 to 99 acres 100 to 139 acres 140 to 179 acres 180 to 219 acres 220 to 259 acres 260 to 499 acres 500 to 999 acres 1,000 to 1,999 acres.- ___ 2,000 acres or more FARMS BY STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION Casti grains (011) Field crops, except cash grains (013) Cotton (0131) _. Tobacco (0132) Sugarcane and sugar beets; Irish potatoes; field crops, except cash grains, n.ex. (0133, 0134, 0139) Vegetables and melons (016) _ Fruits and tree nuts (017) ..__ Horticultural specialties (018) General farms, pnmarity crop (019) Livestock, except dairy, poultry, and animal specialties (021) Beef cattle, except feedlots (0212) Dairy farms (024) Poultry and eggs (025) ___ Animal specialties (027) _ General farms, primarily livestock and animal specialties (029) _._ LIVESTOCK Cattle and calves inventory (arms Farms witti- 1 to 9 ___ __ 10 to 49.. 50 to 99. 100 to 199. 200 to 499 500 or more Cows and tieifers that had calved farms. number. Beef covi/s farms. number. Farms with- 1 to 9 10 to 49 50 to 99 100 to 199 200 to 499 500 or more Milk cows farms. Farms with- 1 to 4 S to 9 10 to 49 50 to 99 100 to 199 200 to 499 500 or more Heifers and heifer calves (arms. number. Steers, steer calves, bulls, and bull calves (arms- Cattle and calves sold farms. number, $1,000. Calves (arms. $i,ooo! Cattle farms. $1,000! Fattened on gram and concentrates ... famis. $1,( See footnotes at ( 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-STATE DATA RHODE ISLAND 107 Table 52. Summary by Value of Agricultural Products Sold: 1987-Con. [For meaning of abbreviations < LIVESTOCK -Con. Hogs and pigs inventory- Used Other . lumber. Hogs and pigs sold farms. SI.OOoi: Feeder pigs farms. Sfieep and lambs ol all ages inventory. Ewes 1 year old or older Stieep and lambs sold farms. number. Sfieep and lambs stiorn farms. pounds of vnool. Goats inventory farms. number. Goats sold. farms. POULTRY Cflickens 3 months c Farms with — ■ older inventory .. farms.. 400 to 3,199 3,200 to 9,999 ... 10,000 to 19,999 . 20,000 to 49,999 . 50.000 to 99,999 . 100,000 or more . d pullets of laying age farms.. number.. I months old or older not of Broilers and olher r Turkey hens kept for breeding farms.. 108 RHODE ISLAND 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-STATE DATA Table 52. Summary by Value of Agricultural Products Sold: 1987 -Con. [For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text] 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-STATE DATA RHODE ISLAND 109 Table 52. Summary by Value of Agricultural Products Sold: 1987 -Con. [For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text] All farms $500,000 or more $250,000 to $499,999 $100,000 to $249,999 $50,000 to $99,999 $1,000,000 Total $40,000 to $49,999 CROPS HARVESTED 77 2 008 33 778 46 29 2 22 259 958 2 (D) 9 2 5 5 291 8 126 14 125 3 28 189 85 182 4 005 6 187 (D) 99 1 947 a?? 46 32 18 2 83 856 8 56 44 25 14 IB! IS (D) (D) 1 688 161 470 1 (D) 3 2 !S 1 i (D) 1 (D) 2 (D) (D) (D) (D) 3 (D) (D) 2 (D) (D) 3 261 2 18 822 15 216 13 i 21 1 199 2 557 8 6 13 400 787 2 (D) (d1 3 34 (D) 2 376 5 582 3 5 9 5 243 35 548 (D) 15 625 1 067 2 (D) 9 330 638 8 296 5 2 5 300 46 2 2 7 .— --""E:: Farms by acres harvested: 748 25 to 99 acres acres.. cwt.. Imgaled farms.. - 5 to 24 9 acres 25 to 99 9 acres Hay- alfalfa, other tame, small grain, wild, grass silage, green chop, etc. fsee text) .. farms.. acres.. tons, dry.. Irrigated famis.. Farms by acres han/ested: 1 to 24 acres 7 259 504 25 to 99 acres 3 250 to 499 acres 500 acres or more Tame hay other than alfalfa, small grain. 5 tons, dryi; Imgated farms.. Vegetables harvested for sale (see text) ... famis.. lrr,ga.ed ^ Farms by acres harvested: 1 to 4 9 acres 227 3 45 (ol 100 to 249.9 acres - 250 acres or more Irrigated farnisll Famns by bearing and nonbearing acres: 5 to 24 9 acres (D) 25.0 to 99.9 acres 1 _ 110 RHODE ISLAND 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE -STATE DATA Table 52. Summary by Value of Agricultural Products Sold: 1987-Con. [For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text] Hem $25,000 to $39,999 $20,000 to $24,999 $10,000 to $19,999 'TsUl $2,500 to $4,999 Less than $2,500 CROPS HARVESTED 2 i 9 604 3 2 80 220 12 318 6 60 I 5 (D, (D) 2 3 (D) (D) 7 276 582 2 5 190 458 3 48 2 5 82 2 2 8 91 1 790 2 430 29 921 2 008 1 22 511 853 24 297 6 48 8 2 45 2 5 31 495 i 36 1 283 2 062 16 21 596 839 15 114 2 (D) 7 7 32 1 (D) (D) (D) rll 1 065 1 (D) 23 9 5^? 682 (D) 13 31 (D) 13 9 33 6 23 204 3 321 22 acres- Irrigated .— ■ farms^^ acres- Farms by acres harvested: 1 to 24 acres 25 to 99 acres 500 acres or more acres— CWt— Irrigated _ farms- 1 to 4 9 acres 5 15 1 520 5 to 24 9 acres 250 acres or more Hay-alfalfa, other tame, small grain, wild, grass silage, green chop, etc. (see te)rt) .. farms.. tonrs^i: 2 381 acres— Farms by acres harvested: 1 to 24 acres - 250 to 499 acres 500 acres or more Tame hay other than alfalfa, small grain. 78 tons, dryi; Irrigated farms-- acres.. 1 184 1 255 16 1 Farms by acres harvested: 5 to 24 9 acres" (D) 14 25.0 to 99.9 acres - 250.0 acres or more Land in orchards farms.. Irrigated __ farms.. acres.. Farms by bearing and nonbearing acres: 0.1 to 4.9 acres 34 140 1 (D) 25 5 to 24 9 acres 8 250.0 acres or more — - i sold are included as farms v 1 gains of less than $1 ,C 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-STATE DATA RHODE ISLAND 111 Table 53. Summary by Standard Industrial Classification of Farm: 1987 (For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text J , except cash grains (013) (0133. 0134, 0139) Vegetables and melons FARMS AND LAND IN FARMS Famis number.. percenu. [.and in farms acreS-- Average size of farm acres.. MARKET VALUE OF AGRICUL- TURAL PRODUCTS SOLD Total sales (see text) farms.. $1,000.. Average per farm dollars.. Farms by value of sales: Less than $1,000 (see text) $1,000 to $2.499 $2,500 to $4,999 _ $5,000 to $9.999 $10,000 to $19,999 $20,000 to $24,999 $25,000 to $39,999 $40,000 to $49,999 $50,000 to $99,999 $100,000 to $249.999 $250,000 to $499,999 $500,000 to $999,999. $1,000,000 or more Grains farms.. $1,000.. Sales of $50,000 or more farms.. $1,000.. Com tor grain laims.. $1,000.. ""'$1,000l" Soyt)eans farms.. $1.000.. Sorghum for grain farms.. $1.000.. Barley. farms.. $1.000.. Oats farms.. $1.000.. Other grains __ farms.. $1,000.. Cotton and cottonseed farms.. $1,000.. Sales of $50,000 or more farms.. $1,000.. Tobacco farms.. $1,000-. Sales of $50,000 or more farms.. $1,000.. Hay, silage, and field seeds farms.. $1.000.. Sales of $50,000 or more farms.. $1,000.. Vegetables, sweet com, and melons farms.. $1,000.. Sales of $50,000 or more farms.. $1.000.. Fruits, nuts, and bemes farms.. $1,000.. Sales of $50,000 or more farms.. $1,000.. Nursery and greenhouse crops farms.. $1,000.. Sales of $50,(X)0 or more farms.. $1,000.. Other crops fanns.. $1,000.. Sales of $50,000 or more famis.. $1.000.. Poultry and poultry products farms. $1,000.. Sales of $50,000 or more farms.. $1,000.. Dairy products farms. $1.000.. Sales of $50,000 or more farms. $1,000. Cattfe and cafves farms. $1,000. Sales of $50,000 or more famts. $1,000. See footnotes at end of table. 112 RHODE ISLAND 1 764 10 1 678 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-STATE DATA Table 53. Summary by Standard Industrial Classification of Farm: 1987-Con. (For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text] General famis. primarily crop (019) Livestock, except dairy, poultry, and animal spe " (021) FARMS AND LAND IN FARMS Farms Land in farms Average size of farm MARKET VALUE OF AGRICUL- TURAL PRODUCTS SOLD Total sales (see text) farms $1.000.. Famis by value of sales: Less than $1,000 (see text).. $5 000 to $9 999 $25 000 to $39 999 $40 000 to $49 999 $250 000 to $499 999 Grains farms $1,000__ $1.000.. $1.000.. $1,000.. $1,000.. farms $1,000.. Oats $1,000.. famis $1,000.. Cotton and cottonseed $1,000.. ... famis.. Sales of $50,000 or r Sales of $50,000 or more Vegetables, sweet com, and melons Sales of $50,000 or more Nursery and greentiouse crops.. Sales of $50,000 or more ... Other crops Sales of $50,000 or mora . Poultry and poultry products . Sales of $50,000 or more . Dairy products Sales of $50,000 or more . $1,000- '$1,000l $1,000.. '$1,000i: . farms.. $1.000.. . farms.. $1,000.. - farms.. $1,000.. . farms-. $1,000-. "$1,0001' "$1,000l' "$i.oooI! "$i,oooi: '$i,ooo;' '$i,oooI .. farms. $1,000. '$i.oooI See footnotes at end of table. 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-STATE DATA RHODE ISLAND 113 Table 53. Summary by Standard Industrial Classification of Farm: 1987-Con. [For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text] Field crops, except cash grains (013) Irish potatoes; field crops, except cash grains, n.e.c, (0133. 0134. 0139) Vegetables and melons (016) MARKET VALUE OF AGRICUL- TURAL PRODUCTS SOLD -Con. Total sales (see text) — Con Hogs and pigs farms. SI. 000. Sales of $50,000 or more farms. $1,000- Sheep. lambs, and wool farms. $1,000. Sales of $50,000 or more farms. $1,000. Other livestock and livestock products (see text)— farms. $1,000. Sales of $50,000 or more farms. $1,000. FARM PRODUCTION EXPENSES' Total farm production expenses farms. $1,000. Average per farm.. dollars. Livestock and poultry purciiased farms. $1,000. Farms with expenses of— $1 to $4,999 $5,000 to $24,999 $25,000 to $99,999 $100,000 or more Feed for livestock and poultry farms. $1,000. Farms with expenses of- $1 to $4,999 $5,000 to $24,999 $25,000 to $99,999 $100,000 or more Ckimmercially mixed formula feeds farms. $1,000. Farms with expenses of- $1 to $4,999 $5,000 to $24,999 $26,000 to $79,999 $80,000 or more Seeds, bulbs, plants, and trees farms. $1,000. Farms with expenses of — $1 to $999 $1,000 to $4,999 $5,000 to $24,999 $25,000 or more Commercial fertilizer farms- $1,000. Farms with expenses of- $1 to $4,999 $5,000 to $24,999 $25,000 to $49,999 $50,000 or more micals farms. $1,000. Farms with expenses of— $1 to $4,999 $5,000 to $24,999 $25,000 10 $49,999 $50,000 or more Petroleum products farms. $1,000. Farms with expenses of- $1 to $4.999 $5,000 to $24,999 $25,000 to $49,999 $50,000 or more Gasoline and gasohol. farms. $1,000. Diesel fuel farms $1,000, Natural gas farms. $1,000. LP gas, fuel oil, kerosene, motor oil, grease, etc farms, $1,000 See footnotes at end of table 114 RHODE ISLAND 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE -STATE DATA Table 53. Summary by Standard Industrial Classification of Farm: 1987 -Con. [For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text] General farms. primarily crop (019) I specialtii 21) Beef cattle. except feedlots (0212) Poultry "'(S11 otal sales (see text) -Con, Sales of $50 000 or more $1.000.. farms $1.000.. Sheep, lambs, and wool Sales of $50 000 or more .. farms.. $1,000.. farms $1,000.. Other livestocli and livestock products farms $1.000.. $1.000.. ARM PRODUCTION EXPENSES' otal farm production expenses Average per fami .. farms.. $1.000.. ..dollars.. Livestocl( and poultry purchased Farms with expenses of- .. farms.. $1.000.. $5 000 to $24 999 $25 000 to $99 999 Feed for livestock and poultry Farms with expenses of- $1 to $4 999 .. farms.. $1.000.. $5 000 to $24 999 Commercially mixed formula feeds . Farms with expenses of- $25 000 to $79 999 $80 000 or more farms Farms with expenses of- $1.000.. $5 000 to $24 999 $25 000 or more Commercial fertilizer farms Farms with expenses of- $1,000.. $5 000 to $24,999 $25 000 to $49 999 $50 000 or more Agricultural chemicals Farms with expenses of- ... farms.. $1,000.. $5 000 to $24 999 $25 000 to $49 999 farms Farms with expenses of- $1.000.. $5,000 to $24,999 $25 000 to $49 999 Gasoline and gasohol ... farms.. $1,000.. $1.000.. LP gas. fuel oil. kerosene, motor oil $1.000.. See footnotes at end of table. $1.000.. 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-STATE iDATA RHODE ISLAND 115 Table 53. Summary by Standard Industrial Classification of Farm: 1987 -Con. [For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text) Total Cash grains (Oil) Field crops, except cash grains (013) (016) Item Total Cotton (0131) Tobacco (0132) Sugarcane and sugar beets; field crops, except cash grains, n.e.c. (0133. 0134, 0139) Fniits and tree nuts (017) FARM PRODUCTION EXPENSES' -Con. Total farm production expenses-Con. '$1,000^; 452 549 327 108 9 536 113 52 28 21 66 531 18 33 12 3 588 514 64 5 5 97 67 21 7 2 239 1 298 173 57 9 177 875 26 108 38 5 105 423 36 54 12 3 122 786 95 15 635 1 795 548 70 15 2 624 3 583 530 63 2 (D) 2 ,d1 2 2 (D) 2 2 (D) 2 61 21 5 16 329 9 3 3 3 2 3 87 109 83 9 8 1 32 81 25 27 69 9 12 6 9 12 5 3 54 8 2 83 211 77 3 3 87 180 83 3 : : 21 56 5 sit 9 3 3 3 2 87 109 9 14 6 32 81 25 27 9 12 6 9 12 5 3 54 8 2 83 211 77 3 3 87 180 3 30 35 17 12 18 199 11 3 8 8 2 6 163 51 8 2 5 96 7 3 6 80 2 2 6 16 2 i 20 2 54 203 46 2 6 49 189 6 1 26 12 Farms with expenses ol- $1 to $999 $1,000 to $4.999 13 $25,000 or more Hired farm labor Farms with expenses of- $1 to $4 999 '$i.ooo" 243 $100 000 or more Contract labor Farms with expenses of- '$i.ooo;; 31 2 $25 000 or more Farms with expenses of- $1 to $4 999 '$i.oooII 45 92 41 $50 000 or more machinery and equipment _ . . Farms with expenses of- $1,000 to $4,999 . farms.. $1,000.. 5 2 2 $5 000 to $24 999 $25,000 or more Interest expense Farms with expenses of- . farms.. $1,000.. 18 38 $5,000 to $24,999 $25,000 to $99.999 Secured by real estate . farms.. $1,000.. 14 Farms with expenses of- $1 to $999 6 $25,000 or more Not secured by real estate .. farms.. $1,000.. 21 $5 000 to $24 999 $25 000 or more Cash rent Farms with expenses of— .. farms.. $1,000.. 6 25 $10,000 to $24,999 $26 000 or more Farms with expenses of- $1 to $4 999 $1,000.. 105 42 $25,000 or more Farms with expenses of- $1 to $4 999 .. farms.. $1,000.. 42 184 38 $50 000 or more _ _ 2 See footnotes at end of table. 116 RHODE ISLAND 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-STATE DATA Table 53. Summary by Standard Industrial Classification of Farm: 1987-Con. [For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text] General farms. primarily crop (019) Livestock, except dairy, poultry, and animal specialties (021) Poultry nd eggs (025) Total farm production expenses— Con. $1,000 to $4,999 .. $6,000 to $24,999 . $25,000 or more .. Farms with expenses of— $1 to $4,999 $5,000 to $24,999 $25,000 to $99,999 $100,000 or more Contract labor Farms witfi expenses of- $1,000 to $4,999 ._ $5,000 to $24,999 . $25,000 or more .. Farms witti expenses of— $1 to $4,999 $5,000 to $24,999 $25,000 to $49,999 Farms with expenses c $1 to $999 $1,000 to $4,999 _.. $5,000 to $24,999 .. $25,000 or more __. Interest expense Farms with expenses of- $1 to $4,999 $5,000 to $24,999 $25,000 to $99,999 ___ $100,000 or more Farms with e $1 to $999 $1,000 to $4,999 . $5,000 to $24,999 $25,000 or more . Not secured by real estate . Farms with expenses of— $1 to $999 $1,000 to $4.999 $5,000 to $24,999 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-STATE DATA RHODE ISLAND 117 Table 53 Summary by Standard Industrial Classification of Farm: 1987-Con. [For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see Introductory text] Field crops, except cash grains (013) and sugar beets; field crops, except casfi grains, n.e.c. (0133, 0134. 0139) Vegetables and melons (016) NET CASH RETURN FROM AGRICULTURAL SALES FOR THE FARM UNIT' $1,000 to $9,999. Farms with net li Government payments __ — farms. Customwork and other agricultural $1,000- Gross cash rent or share payments . Forest products and Christmas trees Other fami-related income sources — COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION LOANS ""$1,000. ... farms.. ...^'a^^:: $1,000.. ... farms-. $1,000. $1.000.. farms Wheat $1,000. Soybeans $1,000. farms Sorghum, barley, and oats __.. $1,000. ... famis- $1,000. $1,000. Peanuts, rye, rice, tobacco, and honey. Han/ested cropland Farms by acres harvested: 1 to 49 acres fa'rms acres 50 to 99 acres 500 to 999 acres 1 000 to 1 999 acres Cropland; farms In cover crops, legumes, and soil- improvement grasses, not han/es and not pastured ___ On which all crops failed In cultivated summer fallow acres ed farms acres farms acres famis Total woodland _. Woodland pastured Woodland not pastured . See footnotes at end of table. 118 RHODE ISLAND 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-STATE DATA Table 53. Summary by Standard industrial Classification of Farm: [For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text] 1987 -Con. General farms, (019) Poultry nd eggs (025) NET CASH RETURN FROM AGRICULTURAL SALES FOR THE FARM UNIT' $1,000_. dollars Average net gain .dollars.. Gam of- $50,000 or more GOVERNMENT PAYMENTS AND OTHER FARM-RELATED INCOME . farms.. $1,000.. . farms.. $1,000.. Other farm-related income' $1,000.. Gross cash rent or share payments ... . farms- Si .000.. _ farms.. $1,000.- _ farms.- Forest products and Christmas trees ._ Other farm-related income sources Total Corn Wheat Soybeans - Sorghum, barley, and oats.. Cotton Peanuts, rye, rice, tobacco, ; $1,000.. si.ooo"! $1,000- '"'$1,000- farms-. $1,000.. farms.. $1,000.. J honey ... farms.. $1,000.. Harvested cropland Farms by acres han/ested: acres.. . farms.. acres.. 50 to 99 acres 500 to 999 acres 1 000 to 1 999 acres Cropland: farms In cover crops, legumes, and soil- improvement grasses, not harvested and not pastured On which all crops failed In cultivated summer fallow acres.. . farms.. . farms- . farnisll Total woodland Woodland pastured Woodland not pastured . See footnotes at end of table. 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-STATE DATA RHODE ISLAND 119 Table 53. Summary by Standard Industrial Classification of Farm: 1987-Con. (For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text) field crops, except cash grains, n.e.c (0133. 0134. 0139) Vegetables and inelons (016) 1 lots, ponds, roads. tc. 3r federal acreage reduction Ck)nservation reserve program . Value of land and buildings' 1 group: Farms by vali $1 to $39.8 $40,000 to $69,999... $70,000 to $99.999... $100,000 to $149,999. $150,000 to $199,999. $200,000 to $499,999 $500,000 to $999,999 $1,000,000 to $1,999,999 . $2,000,000 to $4,999,999 . $5,000,000 or more Estimated marltet value of all machinery Farms by value group; $1 to $4,999 $5,000 to $9,999 ... $10,000 to $19,999 - $20,000 to $49,999. $50,000 to $99,999 . $100,000 to $199,999. $200,000 to $499,999. $500,000 or more Wheel tractors — . famis.. number.. 40 horsepower (PTO) or more number.. — - farms.. Mower conditioners- Pickup balers number.. .... faiins._ AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS' number.. which used- acres on Sprays, dusts, granules, fumigants. etc. tonsi; to acres on which used.. Nematodes in crops farms.. acres on which used- Diseases in crops and orchards farms acres on Weeds, grass, or brush in crops and which used- control of crops or thinning of Suit ._ which used.. 41 559 428 443 5 306 27 634 425 138 3 816 1 351 120 RHODE ISLAND 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-STATE DATA Table 53. Summary by Standard Industrial Classification of Farm: 1987 -Con. IFor meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text] General famns, primarily crop (019) 1 woodland Cropland under federal acreage reduction programs: Annual commodity acreage adjustment Value of land and buildings' - Farms by value group: $1 to $39,999 $40,000 to $69,999.. . $70,000 to $99,999... $100,000 to $149,999. $150,000 to $199,999. $200,000 to $499,999 $500,000 to $999,999 $1,000,000 to $1,999,999. $2,000,000 to $4,999,999 . $5,000,000 or more Estimated market value of all machinejy Fanns by value group: $1 to $4,999 $5,000 to $9,999 ... $10,000 to $19,999. $20,000 to $49,999 . $50,000 to $99.999 . $100,000 to $199,999. $200,000 to $499,999. $500,000 or more Motofliucks, including pickups Wtieel tractors _. Less than 40 horsepower (PTO) . 40 horsepower based on a sample of farms, see text 136 RHODE ISLAND 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE -COUNTY DATA Table 6. Harvested Cropland by Size of Farm and Acres Harvested: > and symbols, see introductory text) 1987 and 1982 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE -COUNTY DATA RHODE ISLAND 137 Table 7. Irrigation: 1987 and 1982 [For meaning ot abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text] Farms with irrigation Farms.-- nu 1982 Land in imgated larms acres. 1987 1982 Harvested cropland farms, 1967 Ottier cropland, excluding cropland pastured I 1982 1987 Pastureland. excluding woodland pastured Irrigated land Harvested cropland . Pastureland and other land . 1987 irrigated acres by size of f 70 to 99 acr 100 to 139 I 140 to 179 i 220 to 259 acres - 260 to 499 acres - 500 to 999 acres 1,000 to 1,999 acres - 2,000 acres or more - 1982 imgated acres by size ot farm: 10 to 49 i 50 to 69 i 70 to 99 acres ... 100 to 139 acres. 140 to 179 acres. 180 to 219 acres - 220 to 259 acres . 260 to 499 acres - 2.000 acres or more . farms. 1987 . farms, rigated. . famis. acres irriga acres imga acres irngated acres irrigated acres irrigated .. farms. acres imgated -- farms acres irrigated acres imgated acres irngated acres irrigated acres imgated acres irrigatt fam acres irrigate 138 RHODE ISLAND 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-COUNTY DATA Table 8. Machinery and Equipment on Place: 1987 and 1982 [Data are based on a sample o( (arms. For meaning of abbreviations and symtjols. see introductory text ] Estimated mari^et value of all machinery and $1,000, Average per farm ...dollars. Farms by value group: $1 to $9,999 $10,000 to $19.999 $20,000 to $29,999 $30,000 to $49.999 ____ $50,000 to $69.999 $70,000 to $99.999 $100,000 to $199.999. $200,000 or more $200,000 to $499.999 $500,000 or more . 1982 number 198/. 1982. farms 1987. 1982 number 19B/. 198? Less than 40 horsepower (PTO) .... farms 1987. 1987 number 1987. Grain and bean combines' farms number 1987. 1982. 1987. 198? Cottonpickers and strippers -. farms 1987. number 198/. 1982. Mower conditioners farms 1987. 1982. 1987. 198? Pickup balers 1987 1982 number 198/. 1982. 1987 INVENTORY Less than 40 horsepower (PTO) 40 horsepower (PTO) or more .. Grain and I .. farms number Cottonpickers and sthppers. Mower conditioners Pickup balers ! than 40 horsepower (PTO) farms r (PTO) or more farms Cottonpickers and strippers. Mower conditioners 7 104 5 497 26 607 20 284 10 727 7 361 52 074 'Data for 1982 include self-propelled only. 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-COUNTY DATA RHODE ISLAND 139 Table 9. Agricultural Chemicals Used, Including Fertilizer and Lime: [Data are based on a sample of farms. For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text ] 1987 and 1982 Chemicals used Rhode Island Bristol Kent Newport Providence Washington Commercial fertilizer farms, 1987.. 399 20 36 81 99 163 1982-. 446 27 29 113 137 140 acres on wfiich used. 1987.. 13 931 605 947 3 399 2 465 6 515 1982.. IS 880 858 866 4 679 2 454 Cropland fertilized, except pastureland farms. 1987.. 371 20 29 78 95 149 1982.. 409 25 27 134 122 acres on which used, 1987.. 12 528 468 724 2 391 1982.. 14 651 780 786 4 338 2 257 6 490 Pastureland and ranqeland fertilized farms, 1987.. 78 4 14 13 8 39 1982.. 88 3 5 23 18 39 acres on which used, 1987.. 1 403 137 306 74 663 1982.. 1 229 78 80 341 197 533 Lime farms, 1987__ 178 2 16 34 30 96 1982.. 11 11 47 34 90 acres on which used, 1987.- 3 371 (D) 138 975 (D) 1 888 1982- 5 110 136 178 1 597 423 2 776 tons, 1987.. 3 467 (D) (D) 710 413 2 105 1982_. 6 940 239 449 3 631 Sprays, dusts, granules, fumigants. etc.. to control - Insects on hay and other crops farms. 1987.. 210 12 12 49 57 80 1982.. 184 10 43 64 50 acres on which used. 1987.. 6 250 257 160 2 472 1 047 2 314 19B2-. 8 078 356 372 2 913 1 043 3 394 Nematodes in crops farms. 1987.. 17 , 3 13 1982-_ 12 5 3 3 acres on which used. 1987.. 195 (D) . (D) 168 1982._ 154 (D) 26 (D) Diseases in crops and orchards farms. 1987.. 109 2 7 25 43 32 1982.. 95 10 25 26 acres on which used. 1987.. 2 874 (D) (D) 1 045 578 1 138 1982.. (D) (D) 1 336 534 1 024 Weeds, grass, or brush in crops and pasture farms. 1987.. 185 5 50 47 1982.. 177 12 11 50 43 acres on which used. 1987.. 7 317 273 353 1 855 1 179 3 657 1982.. 7 692 389 479 2 837 598 3 389 Chemicals used for defoliation or for growth control of crops or thinning of fruit farms, 1987.. 21 12 a 1982.. 20 _ 5 12 3 acres on which used. 1987.. 816 645 (D) (D) 1982.. 587 - (D) 208 (D) 140 RHODE ISLAND 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-COUNTY DATA Table 10. Tenure and Characteristics of Operator and Type of Organization: 1987 and 1982 [For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory ti Ctiaracteristics Harvested cropland _ farms. 1987 1982 acres, 198/ imh;" farms, 1HH7 19R? 1987 1982. TENURE OF OPERATOR Full owners Owned land in farms _. Rented land in farms . J cropland Harvested cropland _ farms 1987.. 982.. 982.. farms. 987.. 982 982.. farms. 987 982.. 987.. 982.. 982.. 982.. farms acres. farms. 987.. 982.. acres. 987 farms. 987.. 982.. 987 982.- OPERATOR CHARACTERISTICS Operators by place of residence: On farm operated Not on farm operated Not reported Operators by principal occupation: Farming Otfier Operators by days of work off farm: None.. 1 to 49 days — 50 to 99 days—. 100 to 149 days 150 to 199 days 200 days or more Not reported _. Operators by years on present farm: 2 years or less 3 or 4 years 5 to 9 years.. _ Average years on present farm Not reported 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-COUNTY DATA RHODE ISLAND 141 Table 10. Tenure and Characteristics of Operator and Type of Organization: and 1982-Con. 1987 f abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text] Cliaracteristics Operators by age group: Under 25 years 25 to 34 years , 35 to 44 years 45 to 54 years 55 to 64 years 55 to 59 years 60 to 64 years 65 years and over _ 65 to 69 years ._ 70 years and over Average age Operators by sex; Male farms, TYPE OF ORGANIZATION Individual or family (sole proprietorstiip) . Ottier ttian family field . farms, 1987. 1982_ acres, 1987_ farms, 1987 1982. ' 1982. farms, 1987 Ottier-oooperative, < farms, 1987.. 1982.. acres, 1987.. 1982.. 142 RHODE ISLAND 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-COUNTY DATA p Table 11. Cattle and Calves— Inventory and Sales: 1987 and 1982 i and symbols, see introductory text] Cattle and calves _ , 1987. 1982. , 1987. Farms by inventory: number. 1987 farms, 1987 1982, lumber, 1987 500 or more farms, 1987. 1982. number. 1987. r calves, bulls, and bull ( farms, 1987. 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-COUNTY DATA RHODE ISLAND 143 Table 11. (For meaning o\ Cattle and Calves— lnventoi7 and Sales: 1987 and 1982-Con. 1982.- $1,000. 1987.. 1982.. 84 4 775 5 798 1987 farms by number sold: 1982.. number. 1987.. 1982.. $1,000. 19|7.. farms 260 3 259 3 544 1 004 1 006 131 number.. 515 20 to 49 number., farms 203 50 10 99 100 to 199 number.. - farms.. number.. farms 1 307 892 3 200 to 499 500 or more number.. """ number" fanns 342 number.. 1987 (arms by numb er sold: iil2:: number. 1987.. 1982.. $1,000. 1987.. 1982.. 162 1 675 2 079 166 221 10 to 19 farms.. 20 to 49 farms.. SO to 99 faimsl! 100 to 199 farms. 200 to 499 farmsi: 500 or more farms. We sold farms, 1987. 10 to 19- 20 to 49. 50 to 99. Cattle fattened on grain and concentrates 100 to 199 — - farms 200 to 499 farms 144 RHODE ISLAND 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-COUNTY DATA Table 12. Hogs and Pigs— Inventory, Litters, and Sales: 1987 and 1982 [For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text] X7 farms by number sold: 1 to 24 1982.- number. 1987.. 1982- $1,000, 1987.. 1982.. farms number.. SO to 99 number., farms 200 to 499 number., farms 1 000 or more famis Hogs and pigs ottier than feeder pigs sold 1982.. number. 1987.. 1982.. $1,000. 1987.. 1982.. .. farms. 1987.. 1982.. number. 1987.. 1982.. $1,000. 1987.. 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE -COUNTY DATA RHODE ISLAND 145 Table 13. Sheep and Horses— Inventory and Sales: 1987 and 1982 [For meaning of abbrbviations and symbols, see introductory text ] imbs inventory. > by Inventory: Sheep and lambs shorn . I and lambs sold . farms. 1987. 1982. 1987. Sheep, lambs, and wool sold , Horses and ponies inventory. Horses and ponies sold . 146 RHODE ISLAND 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-COUNTY DATA Table 14. Poultry— Inventory and Sales: 1987 and 1982 [For meaning o1 abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text) INVENTORY ! old or older _ farms, 1987_ 1982.. farms, 1987.. 1982. lumber, 1987.. ; and pullets of laying age . 1987 farms by inventory: Pullet cfiicks and pullets under 3 r farms, 1987. Broilers and o tier meat-type chickens .. 1982.. number, 1987. 1982. .... farms, 1987.. 1982. number, 1987. 1982. Turkey hens kept for breeding 1982. number, 1987. 1982. .... farms, 1987. 1982. number, 1987. 1982. Ducks, geese and other poultry farms, 1987. 1982. SALES Any poultry sold . lens and pullets sold Hens and pullets of laying i Pullets not of laying age so farms. 1987. 1982. Broilers and other meat -type chickens sold... farms, 1967. 1982. number, 1987. 1982. 1 987 farms by number sold: 1 to 1,999 2,000 to 59,999 60,000 to 99,999 100,000 to 199,999 200,000 to 499,999 500,000 or more farms. Turkeys sold farms, 1987. 1982. ' 1982! Turkeys for slaughter sold farms, 1987. 1982. number, 1987. 1982. Ducks, geese, and other poultry sold farms, 1987. 1982 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-COUNTY DATA RHODE ISLAND 147 Table 15. Selected Crops: 1987 and 1982 (For meaning o( abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text] Rhode Island land farms. 1987.. 1982.. acres. 1987.. 1982.. Irrigated farms, 1987.. 1982.. acres. 1987.. 1982.. Corn for grain or seed farms, 1987,. 1982.. acres, 1987.. bustiels, 1987.. 1982.. 1 987 farms by acres 1 to 24 acres 25 to 99 acres 100 to 249 acres 250 acres or more... — Corn for silage or green chop farms, 1987. 1982. acres, 1987. 1982.. farms, 1987. 3 077 33 778 43 979 1982. 1 987 farms by acres harvested: 1 to 24 acres 25 to 99 acres 100 to 249 acres 250 acres or more Irish potatoes farms. 1987. 1982. acres, 1987. 1982. cwt, 1987.. 1982. Irrigated farms, 1987., 1982. acres, 1987., 1987 farms by acri 0.1 to 4.9 acres 5.0 to 24.9 acres , 25.0 to 99,9 acres , 100,0 acres or more , Hay— alfalfa, other tame, small grain, wild, grass silage, green chop, etc. (see teirt) (arms, 1987. 1982- acres, 1987. 1982. tons, dry, 1987, 1982. Irrigated farms, 1987. 1982. acres, 1987. 2 879 259 958 703 350 2 737 3 428 5 430 1987 farms by a 1 to 24 acres 25 to 99 acres 100 to 249 acres 250 acres or more 'egetables hareested for sale (see text) farms, 1987. 1982. acres, 1987. 1982. Irrigated farms, 1987. 1982. acres, 1987. 1982. 1987 famis by a 0.1 to 4.9 acres 5.0 to 24,9 acres 25,0 to 99,9 acres 100,0 acres or more Land in orchards farms, 1987., 1982. acres, 1987. 1982. Irrigated farms, 1987., 1982. acres, 1987. 1982. 1 987 farms by bearing and nonbearing 148 RHODE ISLAND 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE -COUNTY DATA Table 16. Farms With Sales of $10,000 or More: 1987 and 1982 [Data for 1 987 include abnormal farms. For meaning c FARMS AND LAND IN FARMS Land in farms farms. acres, Average size of farm aaes. Value of land and buildings^ Average per farm,, dollars. Average per acre , dollars. Total cropland farms. acres. Harvested cropland _- , farms. acres. MARKET VALUE OF AGRICUL- TURAL PRODUCTS SOLD Total sales (see text) $1,000. 1967 1982 Average per farm dollars. 1987 1982 1987 sales by commodity or commodity group: Crops, including nursery and greenhouse crops ,,. farms. $1,000. Grains farms. $1,000. Com for grain farms. $1,000. Wheat farms $1,000. Soybeans farms $1,000 Sorghum for grain farms $1,000 Barley farms. $1,000 Oats farms $1,000 Other grains farms $1,000 Cotton and cottonseed farms $1,000 Tobacco farms $1,000 Hay. silage, and field seeds farms $1,000 Vegetables, sweet com. and melons --- farms $1,000 Fruits, nuts, and hemes — farms $1,000 Nursery and greenhouse crops farms $1,000 Olher crops farms $1,000 try. and their products farms $1,000 Poultry and poultry products farms $1,000. Dairy products I $1,000. Cattle and calves famns. $1,000. Hogs and pigs farms. $1,000. Sheep, lambs, and wool. I $1,000. Other livestoctf and livestock products (see text) farms. $ See footnotes at end of table. 670 246 366 365 5 722 3 176 420 600 298 000 IS 475 2 796 262 294 259 OOO 2 648 8 912 166 959 125 526 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-COUNTY DATA RHODE ISLAND 149 Table 16. [Data for 1987 ii Farms With Sales of $10,000 or More: 1987 and 1982 -Con. I farms. For meaning of abbreviations and symtxils. see introductory text ] i(013). Casfi grains (011) _. Field crops, except c Cotton (0131) Tobacco (0132) Sugarcane and sugar beets; Irisfi potatoes; field crops, except casfi grains, n.e.c. (0133. 0134. 0139) Vegetables and melons (016) Fruits and tree nuts (017) Horticultural specialties (018) General farms, pnmanly crop (019) Livestock, except dairy, poultry, and animal specialties (021) Beef cattle, except feedlots (0212) Dairy farms (024) Poultry and eggs (025) Animal specialties (027) General famis. primarily livestock and animal i(029) -.. FARMS BY SIZE 9 acres 1987, 1982. 1987 1982. 70 to 99 acres 1982. 1987 100 to 139 acres 1982. 1987 1982- 180 to 219 acres 1982. 1987 1982- 260 to 499 acres 1982. 1987 1982- 1982- 2.000 acres or more 1982. 1987. TENURE OF OPERATOR faims, 1987 1982 acres. 1987 1982 127 141 8 915 11 534 86 95 16 748 16 812 37 1982 acres. 1987 1982 ants famis 1987 1982 acres. 1987 1982 35 3 405 3 288 OPERATOR CHARACTERISTICS Operators by place of residence; On farm operated 1987. 1982. Not on farm operated 1987. 1982. Not reported 1987. 1982. Operators by principal occupation; Fanning 1987. 1982. Other 1987. 1982. Operators by days of work off farm: None 1987. 1982 Any --1987 1982 1 to 49 days 1987 1982 50 10 99 days 1987 1982 100 to 149 acres 1987 1982 See footnotes at end of table. 150 RHODE ISLAND 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-COUNTY DATA Table 16. Farms With Sales of $10,000 or More: 1987 and 1982-Con. [Data for 1987 include abnormal farms. For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text] f work off farm— Ck)n. 1 50 to 1 99 days 1987 1982. _ 1987 1982.. 1987 1982.. 1 987 operators by age group: Under 25 years Average age . TYPE OF ORGANIZATION Individual or family (sole proprietorship) farms, 1 acres, ■ Partnership farms, ■ Other than family f 1 production expenses i poultry purchased Feed for livestock and poultry d formula feeds . .. farms. $1,000. .. farms. $1,000. .. farms. $1,000. .. farms. $1,000. Seeds, bulbs, plants, and t Commercial fertilizer Agricultural chemicals Petroleum products Electncity Hired farm labor $1,000. "$1,000 "$1,000 Contract labor Repair and maintenance . '$1,000' Cash rent Property taxes All other farm production See footnotes at end of t 3 204 85 2 673 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-COUNTY DATA RHODE ISLAND 151 Table 16. Farms With Sales of $10,000 or More: 1987 and 1982-Ck)n. (Data for 1987 include abnormal farms. For meaning of abbreviabons and symbols, see introductory text] LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY -. farms. 1987.. 1982.. number. 1987.. 1982.. Beef cows 1982.. number. 1987.. 1982.. farms 1987 Milk cows 1982.. number. 1987.. 1982.. farms 1987 1982.. number. 1987.. 1982.. Steers, steer calves, bulls, and bull calves number! 1987.. ... farms. 1987.. number. 1987.. 1982.. number. 1987.. 1982.. Fattened on grain and concentrates __.. 1982.. number. 1987.. 1982.. ... farms. 1987.. number. 1987.. farms. 1987 Used or to be used for breeding number. 1987II 1982.. — farms. 1987.. 1982.. number. 1987.. 1982.. 1982.. number. 1987.. 1982.. Feeder pigs 1982.. number, 1987.. 1982.. Sheep and lambs inventory.. 1982.. 1982.- ... farms. 1987.. 1982.. number, 1987.. 1982.. Hens and pullets ol laying age inventory _.._ 1982.. number, 1987.. 1982.. ... farms, 1987.. 1982.. number, 1987.. 1982.- ... farms, 1987.. 1982.- number, 1987-- 1982.. 17 519 12 951 75 515 51 598 2 908 69 519 40 962 See footnotes at end of table. 152 RHODE ISLAND 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-COUNTY DATA Table 16. Farms With Sales of $10,000 or More: [Data fof 1987 include abnomial farms. For i 1987 and 1982-Con. „e. Rhode Island Bristol Kent Newport Providence Washington CROPS HARVESTED , 1982.. acres, 1987.. hushei.111?:: 1982.. 5 9 497 : i i 3 Com tor silage or green chop farms. 1987.. 1982.. acres. 1987.. 1982- tons, green. 1987.. 49 61 1 757 2 572 (D) 6 3 229 3^l' (D) 436 821 8 551 11 896 12 (D) 340 41^ 19 22 718 1 056 12 110 14 142 h hitnc farms. 1987 16 19 1 393 257 9?i (D) i 9 12 7 1982.. acres, 1987.. 1982.. cwt 1987.. 1982.. 7 Hay-aHalfa, other tame, small grain, wild. grass silage, green chop. etc. (see text) farms. 1987.. acr^^ll?:: 1982.. ton. dry. 1987.. 93 116 4 237 5 087 8 617 11 015 5 10 184 589 260 1 305 9 9 468 617 lis 25 28 1 067 650 2623 1 739 27 34 1 342 1 594 3l'S 27 35 1 176 1 437 2 399 3 451 Vegetables harvested (or sale (see text) _ farms. 1987.. 1982.. acres. 1987.. 1982.. 57 69 1 785 1 645 3 IS 1 13 20 448 437 23 30 754 424 17 14 495 470 33 28 653 610 2 i 82 58 22 18 544 507 1982.. acres. 1987.. 1982- 3 'Data for 1982 indixJe selfi>ropelled only. 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE -COUNTY DATA RHODE ISLAND 153 Table 17. Milk Goats— Inventory and Sales: 1987 and 1982 [For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text] ea Inventory Sales Geographic a Milk goats Goat milk Farms Farms Number Farms Number Farms Gallons ($1,000) STATE TOTAL Rhode Island .1987.. 1982.. 25 25 310 9 206 (D) 6 8 3 890 4 005 15 (NA) 24 (D) Table 18. Angora Goats— Inventory and Sales: 1987 and 1982 [Not published for this State) Table 19. Mink and Their Pelts— Inventory and Sales: 1987 and 1982 (Not published lor this State] Table 20. Colonies of Bees and Honey— Inventory and Sales: 1987 and 1982 [For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text) Inventory Sales Geographic area Colonies of bees Hone. Farms Farms Number Farms Number Farms Pounds ($1,000) STATE TOTAL Rhode Island 1987.. 1982.. 48 270 226 3 (D) (D) 25 8 11 999 1 866 26 (NA) 22 (D) Table 21. Fish Sales: 1987 and 1982 [Not published for this State] Table 22. Miscellaneous Poultry— Inventory and Sales: 1987 and 1982 [For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text] Inventory Sales Farms Number Famis Number DUCKS Stale Total Rhode Island 1987.. 1982.. 19 2i , (D) (D) 154 RHODE ISLAND 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-COUNTY DATA Table 23. Miscellaneous Livestock and Animal Specialties- Inventory and Sales: 1987 and 1982 (For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text] Inventory Sales Geographic area Farms Number Farms Number Sales ($1,000) MULES, BURROS, AND DONKEYS State Total Rhode Island 1987__ 1982.. 13 5 22 17 ] (D) (D) IS Counties, 1987 6 5 1 (D) (D) GOATS, TOTAL State Total Rhode Island _ — 1987.. 1982.. 45 485 187 24 12 595 iS^! Counties, 1987 5 12 18 16 52 212 205 6 8 24 154 177 (NA) (NA) p,3ence" "" " "" (NA) Washington ___ (NA) GOATS, EXCEPT ANGORA AND MILK State Total Rhode Island - - 1987.. 1982.. 27 8 175 16 3 149 (D) 8 (D) RABBITS AND THEIR PELTS State Total 25 8 285 94 I 310 231 1 1982.. Table 24. Grains— Corn, Sorghum, Wheat, and Other Small Grains: 1987 and 1982 (For meaning of abbreviations and symbols. see introductory text) 1987 1982 Geographic area Harvested irrigated Harvested Irrigated Farms Acres Quantity Farms Acres Farms Acres Quantity Farms Acres CORN FOR GRAIN OR SEED (BUSHELS) State Total Rhode Island 9 99 7 585 12 151 10 902 2 (D) Counties W h 5 5 94 325 7 260 : 5 (NA) (.iS! ^a'4 (NA) All other counties 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-COUNTY DATA RHODE ISLAND 155 Table 25. Cotton, Tobacco, Soybeans, Dry Beans and Peas, Potatoes, Sugar Crops, and Peanuts: 1987 and 1982 [For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory 1 1987 1982 Geographic area Harvested Irrigated Harvested Irrigated Farms Acres Quantity Farms Acres Farms Acres Quantity Farms Acres IRISH POTATOES (CWT) State Total Rhode Island . . 22 1 410 259 958 2 (D) 21 2 879 703 350 1 (D) Counties Newport Washington 13 9 1 042 368 199 870 60 088 2 (D) 13 8 1 557 1 322 358 325 345 025 ^ (D) Grass Seeds, Hay, Forage, and Silage: 1987 and 1982 [For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text) 1987 1982 Geographic area Harvested Irrigated Irrigated Farms Acres Quantity Farms Acres Farms Acres Quantity Farms Acres HAY-ALFALFA, OTHER TAME, SMALL GRAIN, WILD, GRASS SILAGE, GREEN CHOP, ETC. (SEE TEXT) (TONS, DRY) Slate Total ^ Counties Bnstol 13 26 60 109 387 808 1 872 3 165 652 1 836 3 837 4 372 3 28 18 72 112 692 990 1 896 2 981 1 413 2 022 3 647 5 196 2 Newport (D) ALFALFA HAY (TONS, DRY) State Total Rhode Island.. 112 2 263 5 159 3 (D) 126 2 620 6 278 2 (0) Counties 20 42 35 75 301 521 745 621 158 847 1 413 1 446 1 295 3 (D) 6 27 35 202 138 412 723 1 145 456 377 1 014 1 492 2 937 1 Kent Newport Washington (D) (D) SMALL GRAIN HAY (TONS, DRY) State Total „ ,, Counties )J(rS'?Sunt^:::::::::::::::::::::: 5 6 36 55 43 66 : 6 (NA) 83 (NA) 148 (NA) (NA) (NA) TAME HAY OTHER THAN ALFALFA. SMALL GRAIN, AND WILD HAY (SEE TEXT) (TONS, DRY) State Total 182 4 005 6 187 ' (D) 231 5 299 9 239 ' Counties 7 15 37 68 230 381 843 1 585 966 422 752 1 462 2 107 1 444 :; (D) 12 25 48 85 61 372 648 2 003 1 207 635 1 239 1 981 3 362 2 022 ', Kent Newport Providence Washington (D) 156 RHODE ISLAND 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-COUNTY DATA Table 26. Field Seeds, Grass Seeds, Hay, Forage, and Silage: 1987 and 1982-Con. (For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text) 1987 1982 Geographic area Harvested Irrigated Harvested Irrigated Farms Acres Quantity Famis Acres Farms Acres Quantity Famis Acres WILD HAY (TONS, DRY) State Total ^ Counties Newport 13 22 7 107 (D) 156 i 13 13 16 (NA) (D) 150 165 (NA) i (NA) (NA) Providence Washington (D) (NA) GRASS SILAGE, HAYLAGE, AND GREEN CHOP HAY (TONS, GREEN) State Total Counties 7 9 282 (D) 164 (D) 2 175 1 451 1 467 818 : 11 4 8 (NA) i (NA) 1 245 247 462 (NA) (NA) Providence All other counties (NA) CORN FOR SILAGE OR GREEN CHOP (TONS, GREEN) State Total Rhode Island 77 2 008 33 778 3 14 102 3 077 43 979 (D) Counties Kent ._. Newport 15 17 30 15 5'?i' 99'?^ 2 (D) (D) 5 35 37 (NA) 1 1?^ (rJS! 2 541 16 912 16 163 (NA) (NA) - (r^S! Table 27. Vegetables, Sweet Corn, and Melons Harvested for Sale: 1987 and 1982 [For meaning of abbreviations anij symbols, see introductory text] 1987 1982 Geographic area Harvested Irrigated Harvested Irrigated Farms Acres Farms Acres Farms Acres Farms Acres LAND USED FOR VEGETABLES (SEE TEXT) State Total Rhode Island 99 1 889 28 586 120 .. 415 Counties 10 19 38 132 447 789 9 31 54 i 523 3 3 13 (D) Newport ._.. ___ (D) 148 VEGETARI FS HARVESTED (SEE TEXT) State Total 99 1 947 28 617 120 1 908 28 Counties Bnstol ____ Kent Newport __, 10 19 38 28 131 473 791 541 9 13 208 273 11 31 54 20 527 488 1I 8 Washington 175 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-COUNTY DATA RHODE ISLAND 157 Table 27. Vegetables, Sweet Corn, and Melons Harvested for Sale: 1987 and 1982 -Con. [For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text] 1987 1982 Geographic area Irrigated Harvested Irrigated Farms Acres Farms Acres Farms Acres Farms Acres SNAP BEANS State Total Rhode Island (D) 29 62 2 (D) Counties Providence Washington 10 6 5 (D) (D) 2 3 (D) (D) (D) 6 (NA) 27 (NA) 2 (NA) (D) (NA) BEETS State Total Rhode Island- 8 ^ 2 (D) (D) BROCCOLI State Total Rhode Island _ 12 8 2 (D) 8 Counties Newport 4 5 2 1 (D) (D) 3 (NA) (NA) (D) (Na") (NA) Providence (NA) (NA) HEAD CABBAGE State Total Rhode Island. — 12 52 2 (D) 47 3 5 Counties Newport 5 7 33 19 2 (D) 9 29 (D) 2 IS Providence CANTALOUPS State Total Rhode Island __ 8 4 2 (D) 8 8 2 (D) CAULIFLOWER State Total Rhode Island (D) 15 Counties Providence 3 3 5 5 T (D) (NA) 11 (NA) m) (NA) CUCUMBERS AND PICKI FS State Total Rhode Island ___ 26 13 6 43 2 (D) Counties 9 6 5 5 n 20 6 (NA) 29 (D) (NA) 2 (NA) (D) Washington m) EGGPLANT State Total Rhode Island 7 22 (D) LETTUCE AND ROMAINE SUte Total Rhode Island _. 5 8 2 (D) 4 5 , (D) 158 RHODE ISLAND 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-COUNTY DATA Table 27. Vegetables, Sweet Corn, and Melons Harvested for Sale: 1987 and 1982-Con. [For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text] HOT PEPPERS State Total Rhode Island SWEET PEPPERS State Total Rhode Island-- Counties PUMPKINS State Total Rhode Island-. Counties Newport - Providence Washington -,. All other counti SQUASH State Total Rhode Island .. Counties All other counties _ SWEET CORN State Total Rhode Island Counties Newport ... Providence . Washington TOMATOES State Total Rhode Island -- Counties Newport Providence.. Washington . 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-COUNTY DATA RHODE ISLAND 159 Table 28. Fruits and Nuts: (Fof meanln 1987 and 1982 Geographic area Total Trees or vines not o( bearing age Trees or vines of bearing age Harvested Farms Acres Trees Of vines Famis Number Farms Number Farms Pounds LAND IN ORCHARDS State Total Rhode Island 1987., 1982,. 83 79 856 827 00 gj IS IS (X) (X) (X) (X) (X) (X) Counties, 1987 Newport 15 40 18 10 111 660 (X) ^ ^ m (X) PO i (X) (X) (X) 00 Si All other counlies_I„III" APPLES State Total Rhode Island- 1987.. 1982-. 72 68 623 579 36 168 28 455 48 35 4 928 4 851 62 55 i^iS 47 38 5 221 253 5 450 839 Counties, 1987 Newport 10 38 10 20 566 20 847 32 852 1 304 1 165 8 30 3 336 197 65 6 36 12 511 28 522 1 107 3 33 (D) 5 153 058 10 267 (D) Providence Washington GRAPES (SEE State Total Rhode Island 1987.. 1982.. 18 28 97 97 58 072 55 409 12 24 23 7<,''i 16 19 3,6?^ 8 8 -^ Counties, 1987 Newport 5 9 90 5 2 54 600 2 207 2 6 1 5 tii 5 3 JC! Washington All other counties PEACHES State Total Rhode Island 1987_. 1982__ S 95 125 6 422 9 806 13 30 256 1 326 27 35 6 166 8 480 21 22 157 085 318 371 Counties, 1987 5 6 67 4 090 8 2 3 (D) 17 5 5 'i 16 2 155 800 Washington All othe? countMS PEARS State Total Rhode Island 1987.. 1982.. 12 18 n 1 738 766 7 9 162 ,27 8 13 1 576 639 6 36 239 27 600 Counties, 1987 Providence 3 6 IS 8 (D) 2'2°i 2 i 2 3 168 3 2 Washingto^n " ; " " I II II II "1 160 RHODE ISLAND 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-COUNTY DATA Table 29. Berries Harvested for Sale: 1987 and 1982 [For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text) 1987 1982 Geographic area Irrigated Harvested imgated Fanns Acres Quamity Farms Acres Fanns Acres Quantity Fanns Acres BERRIES State Total -„ Counties 8 9 10 92 25 PO 2 3 1 13 26 i (NA) 2 7 NewDort (D) TAME BLIIFRFRRIES (POUNDS) State Total (D) (D) Counties 7 9 6 28 6 010 2.3'S 2 (D) 5 (D) (NA) (NA) (NA) 2 (NA) (NA) (D) SS;;^^::::::::::::::::::::::::::: RASPBERRIES (POUNDS) State Total ^ STRAWBERRIES (POUNDS) State Total Rtrode Island 26 112 469 650 90 24 Counties 8 9 5 (D) 42 053 391 767 (D) 8 2 (D) 82 (D) 3 4 6 (NA) 2 (NA) 2 (NA) (NA) Washinoton Table 30. Nursery and Greenhouse Crops, Mushrooms, and Sod Grown for Sale: 1987 and 1982 [For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text) 1987 1982 Geographic area Fanns Sq. ft under glass or other protection Acres in the open sa^ ($1,000) Fanns Sq. ft under glass or other protection Acres in the open Sales ($1,000) NURSERY AND GREENHOUSE CROPS (SEE TEXT) State Total Rhode Island 121 6 10 23 39 43 890 384 (D) 64 800 224 9?^ 210 876 4 121 2 818 20 786 1 178 11 454 109 5 22 39 36 868 143 361 010 220 338 169 083 3 203 (D) 9?i 79 1 932 10 695 Counties Newport (D) 4 632 Providence 617 Washington 4 832 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-COUNTY DATA RHODE ISLAND 161 Table 30. Nursery and Greenhouse Crops, Mushrooms, and Sod Grown for Sale: 1987 and 1982-Con. [For meaning of abbreviations and symbols see introductory te ct] 1987 1982 Geographic area Farms Sq. n. under glass or other protection Acres in the open Sales ($1,000) Farms Sq. ft. under glass or other protection Acres in the open Sales ($1,000) NURSERY, FLORICULTURE, VEGETABLE AND FLOWER SEED CROPS, SOD, ETC., GROWN IN THE OPEN, IRRIGATED (SEE TEXT) State Total Rhode Island (X) (X) 854 (X) Counties Newport 9 6 21 5 (X) (X) Sx! (D) 31 1 884 (D) (X) (X) (X) (X) 9 5 (NA) (X) (X) (X) (X) 56 7 772 (NA) (X) (X) (X) (X) BEDDING PLANTS State Total 758 Counties Newport 8 21 78 637 150 700 63 070 51 560 (D) (D) (D) 466 457 (D) (D) 6 25 10 (NA) 95 280 112 088 59 683 (NA) (^SS 355 234 Providence (NA) FOLIAGE AND POTTED FLOWERING PLANTS, TOTAL State Total Rhode Island 26 (D) 170 650 (D) (D) Counties Newport _ Providence Washington 5 9 8 50 493 40 100 32 650 25 700 (D) 518 280 79 101 6 6 (NA) 46 200 56 250 (D) (NA) (D) (NA) 74 351 (NA) All other counties FOLIAGE PLANTS State Total Rhode Island 8 9 510 6 104 (NA) (NA) (NA) (NA) POTTED FLOWERING PLANTS State Total Rhode Island (D) (NA) (NA) (NA) (NA) Counties 8 6 3 (D) 40 100 (D) 22 700 (D) (D) (D) (D) '8°7' (NA) (NA) (NA) (NA) (NA) (NA) (NA) (NA) (NA) (NA) (NA) (NA) (NA) (NA) (NA) Providence Washington All other counties NURSERY CROPS State Total Rhode Island 39 1 684 5 861 Counties Bristol Kent Newport..,. Providence.... Washington 3 3 9 10 IS 172 614 (D) 83 376 953 366 5 890 404 (D) ,NA| 10 (NA) (D) 193 570 39 0'0°.i (NA) 9?i 77 (NA) 3 866 209 (D) SOD HARVESTED State Total Rhode Island 18 (X) 2 472 7 904 10 (X) (D) 3 116 162 RHODE ISLAND 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE-COUNTY DATA Table 30. Nursery and Greenhouse Crops, Mushrooms, and Sod Grown for Sale: 1987 and 1982 -Con. [For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see jntroduclory text] 1987 1982 Geographic area Farms Sq. ft under Acres in the open Sales ($1,000) Farms Sq. ft. under glass or other protection Acres in the open Sales ($1,000) GREENHOUSE VEGETABLES State Total 10 6 28 616 9 476 19 140 (X) 1^! 33 7 23 840 (X) Counties Providence iN^i Table 31. Other Crops: 1987 and 1982 (Not published for this State] Table 32. Farms Operated by Black and Other Races by Value of Sales and Occupation: 1987 and 1982 [Not published for this State] Table 33. Farms Operated by Black and Other Races by Tenure: 1987 and 1982 (Not published for this State] Table 34. Operators by Selected Racial Groups: 1987 and 1982 [For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text] All farms Farms with sales of $10,000 or more' Farms Undin Farms Land in farms OTHER RACES (SEE TEXT) State Total Rhode Island - — - 1987.. 1982.. 1 (D) 1 (D) 'Data for 1982 exclude abnormal farms. Table 35. Operators of Spanish Origin: 1987 and 1982 [Not published for this State] Table 36. Farms With Grazing Permits: 1987 [Not published for this State] 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE -COUNTY DATA RHODE ISLAND 163 APPENDIX A. General Explanation Page DATA COLLECTION A-1 DATA PROCESSING A-2 MAJOR DATA CHANGES A-2 FOLLOW-ON SURVEYS, SPECIAL CENSUSES, AND RELATED PUBLICATIONS A-2 DEFINITIONS AND EXPLANATIONS A-3 FARMS CLASSIFIED BY SPECIFIED CHARACTERISTICS A-9 DATA COLLECTION Method of Enumeration All agriculture censuses beginning with the 1969 census primarily have used maiiout/mailback data collection. Direct enumeration methods, however, continue to be used for the agriculture census in Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Mail List The mail list for the 1987 census was comprised of individuals, businesses, and organizations that could be readily identified as being associated with agriculture. The list was assembled from the records of the 1 982 census, administrative records of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and the statistical records of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). In addition, lists of large or specialized operations, such as nurseries and greenhouses, specialty crop farms, poultry farms, fish farms, livestock farms, and cattle feedlot operations, were obtained from State and Federal agencies, trade associations, and similar organi- zations. Lists of companies having one or more establish- ments (or locations) producing agricultural products were obtained from the 1982 census and updated using the information from the Standard Statistical Establishment List maintained by the Census Bureau. Exhaustive record linkage, unduplication, and mathematical modeling yielded a final mail list of 4.1 million names and addresses that had a substantial probability of being a farm operation. Report Forms In 1987, three different report forms were used— a two-page, a four-page, and a six-page form to minimize the reporting burden, particularly for small farms and places less likely to be farms. The six-page sample form and the four-page nonsample form are the same, except sections 23 through 28 have been added to the sample form to obtain supplemental information from a sample of farms. The information collected in these sections will give the Bureau of the Census a good basis for making estimates of these data for other farms included in the census. The two-page form does not have as many questions or as much detail as the four-page and six-page forms. The four-page form has 1 1 regional versions and the six-page form has 13 regional versions. Both forms have different crops prelisted. Appendix D contains copies of both the two-page and six-page forms. The six-page form was mailed to 1,104,000 addressees on the mail list, including all those expected to be large (based on expected sales or acreage) or unique (farms operated by multiestablishment companies or nonprofit organizations), all those in Alaska and Hawaii, and a sample of other addressees. The two-page form was mailed to 906,000 addressees. These were expected to be small farms or less likely to be farms. The four-page form was mailed to the remaining 2,079,000 addressees. Fur- ther discussion of the criteria used to determine which form was mailed to an addressee is provided in the Census Sample Design section of appendix C. Initial Mailing The report forms were mailed in mid-December 1 987 to the approximately 4,089,000 individuals, businesses, and organizations on the mail list. The mail packages included a report form, a cover letter with a description of the purposes and uses of the census on the reverse side, an information sheet containing instructions for completing the form, and a postage-paid return envelope. Additional special instructions were included with report forms sent to grazing associations; feedlot operations; institutional orga- nizations; Indian reservations; firms with multiple farm or ranch operations; and producers of poultry under contract, bees and honey, fish, laboratory animals, and nursery and greenhouse crops. To provide additional help to farmers in completing their reports, copies of an Agriculture Census Guide booklet were sent to vocational agriculture instructors, USDA county offices of the Agriculture Stabilization and Conser- vation Service, and the Cooperative Extension Service. The Guide contained descriptions and definitions of vari- ous items in more detail than the instructions included with each report form. Representatives of the above agencies graciously consented to assist farmers in completing their report forms. 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE APPENDIX A A-1 Followup Procedures A thank you/reminder card was mailed to those on the mail list in mid-January 1988. Five followup letters, three of which were accompanied by a report form, were sent to nonrespondents at 4-week intervals starting in mid-February and continuing until early June 1988. Telephone calls were made to all large farms who had not responded. In addition, telephone calls were made to a sample of other nonrespondents in counties that had a response rate of less than 75 percent. A nonresponse adjustment procedure was used to represent the final nonrespondent farms in the census results. A description of this procedure is included in the Census Estimation section of appendix C. DATA PROCESSING Selected report forms were reviewed prior to keying the data. These included reports with attached correspon- dence and reports with remarks or no positive data on the front page. The data from each report form were subjected to a detailed item-by-item computer edit. The edit performed comprehensive checks for consistency and reasonable- ness, corrected erroneous or inconsistent data, supplied missing data based on similar farms within the same county, and assigned farm classification codes necessary for tabulating the data. Substantial computer-generated changes to the data were clerically reviewed and verified. In the computer edit, farms with sales, acreage, or commodities exceeding specified levels were tested for historical comparability. Key items, such as acreage and sales, were compared for substantial changes between 1 982 and 1 987. Sizeable historical differences were resolved or verified by telephone, if necessary. Respondents who reported sales or acreage above specified levels on non- sample forms were sent correspondence requesting the additional sample data. Prior to publication, tabulated totals were reviewed by statisticians to identify inconsis- tencies and potential coverage problems. Comparisons were made with previous census data, estimates published by the USDA, and other available data. MAJOR DATA CHANGES Prior to each agriculture census, the Census Bureau reviews the content of the census forms to eliminate questions no longer needed and to identify new items necessary to meet user needs and to better describe the agricultural situation in our Nation. Data requests are solicited from farmers, farm organizations, land grant col- leges and universities. State and federal agencies, and members of the Census Advisory Committee on Agricul- tural Statistics. Each agency and organization is asked to identify and justify its specific data needs. The following data inquiries were added to the 1 987 report form: Income from farm-related sources Acres under the Conservation Reserve Program Payments received for participation in federal farm programs Grazing permits by source Additional data on production expenses were added in 1987: Repair and maintenance expenses Cash rent Property taxes paid All other production expenses The following separate data inquiries were eliminated from the 1 987 form: Storage capacity for petroleum products Number of hired farm and ranch workers Value of agricultural products sold directly to individuals for human consumption Source of irrigation water Tons of commercially mixed feed Expenditures for coal, wood, and coke Selected machinery items: automobiles, corn heads for combines, and field forage harvesters Chinchillas Worms Tropical and baitfish FOLLOW-ON SURVEYS, SPECIAL CENSUSES, AND RELATED PUBLICATIONS In addition to the 1 987 Census of Agriculture for the 50 States, Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Amer- ican Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern ivlariana Islands, the census of agriculture program includes the 1988 Farm and Ranch Irrigation Survey, the 1988 Agricultural Economics and Land Ownership Survey, and the 1988 Census of Horticultural Specialties. The 1988 Farm and Ranch Irrigation Survey provides data on water use by irrigated farms and ranches. Data include: the amount of water applied by crop, method of water distribution, source of water, and energy costs for pumping water. Data from this survey will be published as volume 3, part 1. The 1 988 Agricultural Economics and Land Ownership Survey provides detailed data on debts, expenses, taxes, credits, assets, land ownership, and farm and off-farm income for farm operators. Many of these items, as well as detailed data on landlord characteristics, are being col- lected from the landlords of the farms involved in the survey. Data from this survey will be published as volume 3, part 2. The 1988 Census of Horticultural Specialties covers operations growing and selling $2,000 or more of horticul- tural products such as greenhouse products, outdoor- grown floricultural products, nursery products, mushrooms, and sod. These data will be published as volume 4. Additional publications of the 1 987 Census of Agricul- ture data include the Agricultural Atlas of the United States (previously called the Graphic Summary), Coverage Eval- uation, Ranking of States and Counties, and Government Payments and Market Value of Agricultural Products Sold. A-2 APPENDIX A 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE The Agricultural Atlas of the United States presents the Nation's agriculture graphically illustrated by dot and mul- ticolor pattern maps. The maps provide displays on size and type of farm, land use, farm tenure, market value of products sold, crops harvested, livestock inventories, and other characteristics of farms. This report will be published as volume 2, part 1 . The Coverage Evaluation report provides estimates of the completeness of the 1987 Census of Agriculture for the United States, geographic regions, and selected States and groups of States. Estimates with their associated sample reliability are provided for farms not on the mail list, farms classified as nonfarms, duplicate farms, and non- farms classified as farms. This report will be published as volume 2, part 2. The Ranking of States and Counties report ranks the leading States and counties for selected items in the 1987 census and provides comparative data from the 1982 census. This report will be published as volume 2, part 3. A new publication on Government Payments and Mar- ket Value of Agricultural Products Sold presents 1 987 data for the United States and each State. The U.S. table has a format similar to volume 1, U.S. table 52 and presents summary data by size of farm. This report will be published as volume 2, part 5. DEFINITIONS AND EXPLANATIONS The following definitions and explanations provide a more detailed description of the terms used in this publi- cation than are available in the tables or on the report form. For an exact wording of the questions on the 1 987 census report forms and the information sheet which accompa- nied these forms, see appendix D. Most definitions of terms are the same as those used in earlier censuses. The more important exceptions are also noted here. Farms or farms reporting— The term "farms" or "farms reporting" in the presentation of data denotes the number of farms reporting the item. For example, if there are 3,710 farms in a State and 842 of them had 28,594 cattle and calves, the data for those farms reporting cattle and calves would appear as: Cattle and calves farms- - 842 number- - 28,594 Land in farms— The acreage designated in the tables as "land in farms" consists primarily of agricultural land used for crops, pasture, or grazing. It also includes wood- land and wasteland not actually under cultivation or used for pasture or grazing, provided it was part of the farm operator's total operations. Large acreages of woodland or wasteland held for nonagricultural purposes were deleted from individual reports during the processing operations. Land in farms includes acres set aside under annual commodity acreage programs as well as acres in the Conservation Reserve Program for places meeting the farm definition. Land in farms is an operating unit concept and includes land owned and operated as well as land rented from others. Land used rent free was to be reported as land rented from others. All grazing land, except land used under government permits on a per-head basis, was included as "land in farms" provided it was part of a farm or ranch. Land under the exclusive use of a grazing association was to be reported by the grazing association and included as land in farms. All land in Indian reserva- tions used for growing crops or grazing livestock was to be included as land in farms. Land in reservations not reported by individual Indians or non-Indians was to be reported in the name of the cooperative group that used the land. In some instances, an entire Indian reservation was reported as one farm. Land area— The approximate land area of counties and States represents the total land area as determined by records and calculations as of January 1, 1988. These data are updated periodically; however, the acreages shown for 1987 are essentially the same as for 1982. Any differences between the land area for 1987 and 1982 are due to annexations and other changes affecting county boundaries. Land in two or more counties— With few exceptions, the land in each farm was tabulated as being in the operator's principal county. The principal county was defined as the one where the largest value of agricultural products was raised or produced. It was usually the county contain- ing all or the largest proportion of the land in the farm or viewed by the respondent as his/her principal county. For a limited number of Midwest and Western States, this procedure has resulted in the allocation of more land in farms to a county than the total land area of the county. To minimize this distortion, separate reports were required for large farms identified from the 1982 census as having more than one farm unit. Other reports received showing land in more than one county were separated into two or more reports if the data would substantially affect the county totals. Value of land and buildings— Respondents were asked to report their estimate of the current market value of land and buildings owned, rented or leased from others, and rented or leased to others. Market value refers to the value the land and buildings would sell for under current market conditions. If the value of land and buildings was not reported, it was estimated using the average value of land and buildings from a similar farm in the same geographic 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE APPENDIX A A-3 Harvested cropland— This category includes land from which crops were harvested or hay was cut, and land in orchards, citrus groves, vineyards, nurseries, and green- houses. Land from which two or more crops were har- vested was counted only once, even though there was more than one use of the land. Irrigated land— This category includes all land watered by any artificial or controlled means, such as sprinklers, furrows or ditches, and spreader dikes. Included are supplemental, partial, and preplant irrigation. Each acre was to be counted only once regardless of the number of times it was irrigated or harvested. Cropland used only for pasture or grazing— This category includes land used only for pasture or grazing that could have been used for crops without additional improvement. Included also was all cropland used for rotation pasture and land in government diversion pro- grams that were pastured. However, cropland that was pastured before or after crops were harvested was to be included as harvested cropland rather than cropland for pasture or grazing. Other cropland— This category includes cropland not harvested and not grazed which was used for cover crops, soil improvement crops, land on which all crops failed, cultivated summer fallow, idle cropland, and land planted in crops that were to be harvested after the census year. Total woodland— This category includes natural or planted woodlots or timber tracts, cutover and deforested land with young growth which has or will have value for wood products, land planted for Christmas tree production, and woodland pastured. Land covered by sagebrush or mesquite was to be reported as other pastureland and rangeland or other land. Woodland pastured— This category includes all wood- land used for pasture or grazing during the census year. Woodland or forest land pastured under a per-head graz- ing permit was not counted as land in farms and therefore, was not included in woodland pastured. Cropland in annual commodity acreage adjustment programs— This category includes land diverted or set aside under the provisions of the Federal Commodity Acreage Program. These data are for the acres of cropland taken out of production by growers of wheat, cotton, rice, corn, sorghum, barley, and oats, and devoted to conser- vation uses. Information was not obtained as to which crops would have been grown on the acres set aside. Cropland in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)— This category includes acres of "highly erodible" cropland taken out of agricultural production and planted to protective cover crops or reforested. The CRP was established through the 1985 Food Security Act and provides for annual rental payments and shared costs of conservation practices through a 1 0-year contract with the USDA. Appendix B presents data on places with all their cropland enrolled in the Conservation Resen/e Program and which were not counted as farms in the 1 987 census. Operator— The term "operator" designates a person who operates a farm, either doing the work or making day-to-day decisions about such things as planting, har- vesting, feeding, and marketing. The operator may be the owner, a member of the owner's household, a hired manager, a tenant, a renter, or a sharecropper. If a person rents land to others or has land worked on shares by others, he/she is considered the operator only of the land which is retained for his/her own operation. For partner- ships, only one partner is counted as the operator. If it is not clear which partner is in charge, then the senior or oldest active partner is considered the operator. For census purposes, the number of operators is the same as the number of farms. In some cases, the operator was not the individual named on the address label of the report form, but another family member, a partner, or a hired manager who was actually in charge of the farm operation. Operator characteristics— All operators were asked to report place of residence, principal occupation, days of off-farm work, year in which his/her operation of the farm began, age, race, sex, and Spanish origin. If race, age, sex, and principal occupation were not reported, they were imputed based on information reported by farms with similar acreage, tenure, and value of sales. No imputations were made for nonresponse to place of residence, Span- ish origin, off-farm work, or year began operation. Opera- tors of Spanish origin were tabulated by reported race. Farm production expenses— In 1 987, additional spe- cific expense items and a category for all other farm production expenses were added to the selected farm production expenses collected in 1 982. Consequently, we are publishing total farm production expenses in 1 987. The expenses are limited to those incurred in the operation of the farm business. Expenses include the share of the expenditures provided by landlords, contractors, and part- ners in the operation of the farm business. Property taxes paid by landlords are excluded. Expenditures for nonfarm activities; farm-related activities such as providing custom- work for others, the production and harvest of forest products, and reaeational services; and household expenses are excluded. In 1987, as in other recent censuses, operators producing crops, livestock, or poultry under contract often were unable or unwilling to estimate the cost of production inputs furnished by the contractors. As a consequence, extensive estimation was required for con- tract producers. Commercial fertilizer— The expense for commercial fertilizer is the amount spent on fertilizer during 1 987 A-4 APPENDIX A 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE including the cost of custom application. The cost of custom application was excluded from the 1982 and 1978 data. Agricultural chemicals— These expenses include the cost of all insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, and other pesticides, including the cost of custom applica- tion. Data exclude commercial fertilizer purchased. The cost of custom application was excluded from the 1982 and 1978 data. The cost of lime was excluded from the 1987 and 1982 data, but included in 1978. Customwork, machine hire, and rental of machinery and equipment— These expenses include costs incurred for having customwork done on the place and for renting machines to perform agricultural operations. The cost of cotton ginning is excluded. The cost of labor involved in the customwork service is included in the customwork expense. The cost of custom applica- tion of fertilizer and chemicals was included in the 1982 and 1978 customwork data, but is included in expenditures for these items in 1 987. The cost of hired labor for operating rented or hired machinery is included as a hired farm and ranch labor expense. Interest— In 1987, separate data were collected for interest paid on debts secured by real estate and interest paid on debts not secured by real estate. In 1 982, only total interest expenses were collected. Market value of agricultural products sold— This category represents the gross market value before taxes and production expenses of all agricultural products sold or removed from the place in 1987 regardless of who received the payment. It includes sales by the operator as well as the value of any shares received by partners, landlords, contractors, or others associated with the oper- ation. In addition, it includes receipts from placing com- modities in the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) loan program in 1987. It does not include payments received for participation in federal farm programs nor does it include income from farm-related sources such as customwork and other agricultural services, or income from nonfarm sources. The value of crops sold in 1987 does not necessarily represent the sales from crops harvested in 1987. Data may include sales from crops produced in earlier years and exclude some crops produced in 1 987, but held in storage and not sold. For commodities, such as sugar beets and wool, sold through a co-op which made payments in several installments, respondents were requested to report the total value received in 1 987. The value of agricultural products sold was requested of all operators. If the operator failed to report this informa- tion, estimates were made based on the amount of crops harvested, livestock or poultry inventory or number sold. Extensive estimation was required for operators growing crops or livestock under contract. Caution should be used when comparing sales in 1987 with sales reported in earlier censuses. Sales figures are expressed in current dollars and have not been adjusted for inflation or deflation. Government payments— This category is limited to direct cash or generic commodity certificate (PIK) pay- ments received by the farm operator in 1 987. It includes deficiency and diversion payments; wool payments; pay- ments from the Dairy Termination Program, the Conserva- tion Reserve Program, other conservation programs, and all other federal farm programs under which payments were made directly to farm operators. Other farm-related income— The 1987 report form included a new inquiry on income from farm-related sources. These data consist of gross income in 1987 before taxes and expenses from the sales of farm by-products and other sales and services closely related to the principal functions of the farm business. These data are for income producing activities that are primarily a by-product or supplemental to the farm operation. They exclude income from business activities that are separate from the farm business. Customwork and other agricultural services— This income includes gross receipts received by farm oper- ators for providing services for others such as planting, plowing, spraying, and harvesting. Income from cus- tomwork and other agricultural services is generally included in the agriculture census if it is closely related to the farming operation. However, it is excluded if it constitutes a separate business or is conducted from another location. Rental of farmland— This income includes gross cash rent or share payments received from renting out farmland; payments received from the lease or sale of allotments for crops such as tobacco; and payments received for livestock pastured on a per-head, per- month, or per-pound basis. It excludes rental income from nonfarm property. Sales of forest products— This income includes gross receipts from the sales of Christmas trees, standing timber, maple products, gum for naval stores, fire- wood, and other forest products from the farm busi- ness. It excludes income from nonfarm timber tracts and sawmill businesses. Other farm-related income sources— This income includes gross receipts from hunting leases, fishing fees, camping, other recreational services, patronage dividends of cooperatives, sales of farm by-products, and other sales and services closely related to the farm business. It excludes income from nonfarm busi- nesses. Commodity Credit Corporations loans— This cate- gory includes loans for corn, wheat, soybeans, sorghum, barley, oats, cotton, peanuts, rye, rice, tobacco, and honey. 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE APPENDIX A A-5 Agricultural chemicals used, including fertilizer and lime— For each type of agricultural chemical, the acres treated were to be reported only once even if the acres were fertilized or limed more than once. If multipurpose chemicals were used, the acres treated for each purpose were to be reported. Fish and other aquacultural products— The raising of fish and other aquacultural products in captivity is included in the agriculture census. Production in salt water is considered not to be in captivity and is excluded from the census. Bees and honey— Bee and honey production was enumerated and tabulated in the county in which the home farm was located even though hives are often moved from farm to farm over a wide geographic area. Citrus enumeration— In the 1987 census, reports for selected citrus caretakers in Arizona, Florida, and Texas were obtained by direct enumeration. A citrus caretaker is an organization or person caring for or managing citrus groves for others. This special enumeration has been used in recent censuses because of the difficulty in identifying and enumerating absentee grove owners who often do not know the information that is needed to adequately com- plete the census report. Each citrus caretaker was enu- merated as a farm operator and requested to complete one report form for all groves cared for and to furnish a list of grove owners' names, addresses, and acres of citrus. The names on the lists were matched to completed grove owners' report forms to eliminate duplication. The care- taker also was requested to inform the grove owner that he had already reported for the citrus under his care and that the grove owner was not to report the citrus again. In the 1 987 census, 7 caretakers in Arizona reported 1 75 grove owners having 1 2,000 acres of citrus; the 65 caretakers in Florida reported 3,000 grove owners having 1 70,000 acres of citrus; and 20 caretakers in Texas reported 800 grove owners having 14,500 acres of citrus. Crop year or season covered— Acres and quantity harvested are for the calendar year 1 987 except for citrus fruits, avocados, olives; vegetables in Florida; sugarcane in Florida and Texas; and pineapples and coffee in Hawaii. Citrus fruits— The data for Florida relate to the quantity harvested in the September 1986 through July 1987 harvest season, except limes that were harvested in the April 1987 through March 1988 harvest season. The data for Texas relate to the quantity harvested in the September 1 986 through May 1 987 harvest sea- son. The data for States, other than Florida and Texas, relate to the quantity harvested in the 1986-87 harvest season. Avocados— The data for California relate to the quan- tity harvested in the November 1986 through Novem- ber 1 987 harvest season and for Florida the April 1 987 through March 1988 harvest season. Olives— The data for California relate to the quantity harvested in the September 1 986 through March 1987 harvest season. Vegetables— The data for Florida relate to the crop harvested in the September 1986 through August 1 987 harvest season. Sugarcane for sugar— The data for Florida relate to the cuttings from November 1986 through April 1987, and for Texas the cuttings from October 1986 through April 1987. Pineapples— The data for Hawaii relate to the quantity harvested in the year ending May 31, 1987. Coffee— The data for Hawaii relate to the 1 986-87 crop. Acres and quantity harvested— Crops were reported in whole acres, except for the following crops which were reported in lOths of acres: Irish potatoes, sweetpotatoes, tobacco, fruit and nut crops including land in orchards, berries, vegetables, and nursery and greenhouse crops; and in Hawaii, taro, ginger root, and lotus root. Totals for crops reported in lOths of acres were rounded to whole acres at the aggregate level during the tabulation process. If two or more crops were harvested from the same land during the year, the acres would be counted for each crop. Therefore, the total acres of all crops harvested generally exceeds the acres of cropland harvested. An exception to this procedure is hay crops. When more than one cutting of hay was taken from the same acres, the acres are counted only once but the quantity harvested includes all cuttings. However, hay cut for both dry hay and green chop or silage would be reported for each applicable crop. For inter- planted crops or "skip-row" crops, acres were to be reported according to the portion of the field occupied by each crop. If a crop was planted but not harvested, the acres were not to be reported as harvested. These acres were to be reported in the "land use" section under the appropriate cropland items— cropland used only for pasture or grazing, cropland used for cover crops, cropland on which all crops failed, or cropland idle. Corn and sorghum hogged or grazed were to be reported as "cropland harvested" and not as "cropland used only for pasture or grazing." Crop residue left in fields and later hogged or grazed was not reported as cropland pasture. Quantity harvested was not obtained for crops such as vegetables; nursery and greenhouse crops; corn cut for dry fodder, hogged or grazed; and sorghum, hogged or grazed. Acres of land in bearing and nonbearing fruit orchards, citrus or other groves, vineyards, and nut trees were to be reported as harvested cropland regardless of whether the crop was harvested or failed. However, abandoned orchards were to be reported as cropland idle, not as harvested cropland and the individual abandoned orchard crop acres were not to be reported. A-6 APPENDIX A 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE Land in orchards— This category includes land in bearing and nonbearing fruit trees, citrus or other groves, vineyards, and nut trees of all ages, including land on which all fruit crops failed. Respondents were instructed not to report abandoned plantings and plantings of less than 20 total fruit, citrus, or nut trees, or grapevines. Crop units of measure— The regional report forms allowed the operator to report the quantity of field crops harvested in a unit of measure commonly used in the region. When the operator reported in a unit of measure different than the unit of measure published, the quantity harvested was converted to the published unit of measure. Grapes could be reported in dry weight or fresh weight; plums and prunes in fresh weight, or prunes in dry weight; and in Hawaii, coffee in pounds parchment or pounds cherry, and macadamia nuts in pounds husked, unshelled or pounds shelled. For other fruit and nut crops and citrus, the operator was given a choice of units of measure of pounds, tons, or boxes. The quantity harvested for these crops is published in pounds. Data are based on a sample of farms— For 1987, 1982, and 1978, selected data were collected from only a sample of farms. These data are subject to sampling error. For 1 987, the six-page sample form was mailed to all large and specialized farms (based on expected sales, acres, or standard industrial classification), all farms in Alaska and Hawaii, and approximately 17 percent of all other farms. Sample sections 23 through 28 of the 1987 census forms included inquiries on production expenses, commercial fertilizer and lime, chemicals, machinery and equipment, value of land and buildings, and income from farm-related sources. Estimates of the reliability of county totals for selected items are shown in table F of appendix C. Operators of Spanish origin— No imputation was made for those not responding to the question on Spanish origin. Farms operated by Black and other races— This category includes Blacks, American Indians, Asian and Pacific Islanders, and all other racial groups other than White. Write-in crops— To reduce the length of the report form, only the major crops for the region were prelisted. For other crops, the respondent was requested to look at a list of crops in each section and write in the crop name and its code. For crops that had no individual code listed on the report form, the respondent was to write in the crop name and code the crop into the appropriate "all other" category for that section. Write-in crops coded as "all other" were reviewed and assigned a specific code when possible. Crops not assigned a specific code were left in the appropriate "all other" category. In some cases, the reviewers were unable to determine the specific crop reported by the respondent because of incomplete or generalized crop names. To ensure proper coding, most of these respondents were telephoned. Reports for those not telephoned were changed on the basis of other reports for the area. All other races— This category is primarily limited to persons native to or of ancestry from Mexico, the Carib- bean, and Central and South America. Total sales— This item represents the gross market value of all agricultural products sold before taxes and expenses in the census year including livestock, poultry, and their products; and crops, including nursery crops and hay. Respondents were asked to include landlords' and contractors' shares. The value of commodities placed in CCC loans are included as sold. In 1987, all farms includ- ing abnormal farms were tabulated by size based on reported sales. In 1982 and 1978, abnormal farms were included in the total sales figure, but excluded from the detailed size breakdowns. Abnormal farms include institu- tional farms, experimental and research farms, and Indian reservations. Misreported or miscoded crops— In a few instances, tabulated data may be inaccurate because respondents misunderstood or misinterpreted questions on the report form. Data may have been reported on the wrong line or in the wrong section, or the wrong crop code may have been placed beside the name of a write-in crop. Some of these errors as well as some keying errors may not have been identified during processing and therefore, were not cor- rected. Reports with significant acres of unusual crops for the area were examined to minimize the possibility that they were in error. "See text" References Items in the tables which carry the note "See text" are explained or defined in this section. Farms with sales of less than $1,000— This category includes all farms with actual sales of less than $1 ,000, but having the production potential for sales of $1,000 or more. These farms normally could be expected to sell $1 ,000 or more of agricultural products. Net cash return from agricultural sales for the farm unit — This category is derived by subtracting total operat- ing expenditures from the gross market value of agricul- tural products sold. Depreciation and the change in inven- tory values are excluded from expenditures. Production expenditures may be understated on part owner and tenant farms because property taxes paid by landlords are excluded. Other landlord expenditures, such as insurance or rent paid, which are not readily known to renters may also be omitted or understated. Gross sales include sales by the operator as well as the share of sales received by 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE APPENDIX A A-7 partners, landlords, and contractors. Consequently, the net cash return is that of the farm unit rather than the net farm income of the operator. Other livestock and livestock products— This cate- gory includes all livestock and livestock products not listed separately. Value of livestock and poultry on farms— Data for the value of livestock and poultry on farms were obtained by multiplying the inventory of each major age and sex group by State average prices. The State average prices for cattle, hogs, sheep, Angora goats, hens and pullets of laying age, and turkeys were obtained primarily from data published by the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Prices applied to other livestock and poultry were census-derived averages based primarily on reported value of sales in the census. Poultry hatched— This category includes all poultry hatched on the place during the year and placed or sold. Incubator egg capacity on December 31, 1987, is tabu- lated under the column heading "Inventory" and the number of poultry hatched and placed or sold is under the heading "Sales." Hay— alfalfa, other tame, small grain, wild, grass silage, green chop, etc.— Data shown for hay represent all hay crops, including grass silage, haylage, and hay crops cut and fed green (green chop). In production data, dry tons represent dry tonnage for the various hay cate- gories and dry weight equivalents for grass silage and hay cut and fed green. The conversion used was 3 tons of green weight to 1 ton of dry weight. Tame hay other than alfalfa, small grain, and wild hay— Data shown represent dry tons of hay harvested from clover, lespedeza, timothy, Bermuda grass, Sudan grass, and other types of legume and tame grasses. Grapes— Farm operators were given the option of reporting the quantity of grapes harvested in dry weight or fresh weight. For publication purposes, all quantities of grapes harvested have been converted to pounds of fresh weight. The conversion used was 4 pounds fresh weight to 1 pound dry weight. Plums and prunes— Farm operators were given the option of reporting the quantity of plums and prunes harvested in dry weight or fresh weight. For publication purposes, all quantities of plums and prunes harvested have been converted to pounds of fresh weight. The conversion used was 3 pounds fresh weight to 1 pound dry weight. Cherries— For 1987, cherries were reported as "sweet cherries," "tart cherries," or "cherries" depending on the regional form the respondent completed. On regional forms for States where cherries are an important fruit crop, "sweet cherries" and "tart cherries" were listed sepa- rately. On the other regional forms, either "cherries" were listed or could be written in. For publication purposes, "cherries, total" could be shown along with the individual breakdown of "sweet cherries," "tart cherries," or "cherries, not specified." "Cherries, not specified" is used to account for cherries where the "sweet" and "tart" breakdown was not asked or where respondents wrote in "cherries" but did not specify or code the kind of cherry. All the individual cherry items may not be shown. Data for "sweet cherries," "tart cherries," and "cherries, not specified" are not available for 1982. Other fruits and nuts— Data shown for other fruits and nuts relate to any fruits and nuts not having a specific code on the 1 987 report form. Land used for vegetables— Data are for the total land used for vegetable crops. The acres are reported only once, even though two or more harvests of a vegetable or more than one vegetable were harvested from the same acres. Vegetables harvested for sale— The acres of vegeta- bles harvested is the summation of the acres of individual vegetables harvested. All of the individual vegetable items may not be shown. Nursery and greenhouse crops grown for sale— These data are a summation of the individual items reported. All of the individual items may not be shown. Nursery, floriculture, vegetable and flower seed crops, sod, etc., grown in the open, irrigated— Data refer to farms reporting irrigated nursery, floriculture, veg- etable and flower seeds, sod, bedding plants, etc., grown in the open. Other grains— These data are for the total market value of other grains sold including dry edible beans, dry lima beans, buckwheat, dry southern peas (cowpeas), emmer and spelt, flaxseed, mixed grains, lentils, mustard seed, dry edible peas, popcorn, proso millet, rice, rye for grain, safflower, sunflower seed, triticale, and wild rice. Value of crop production— This item represents the estimated value of all crops harvested during the 1987 crop year. Data for the value of crops harvested were obtained by multiplying the average estimated value per unit by the reported acres or quantity harvested. Generally, harvested units of production (pounds, bushels, bales, etc.) were multiplied by State estimates of prices per unit. If only acres harvested were reported, State estimates for value of production per acre were used. The State average production price and production value per acre used in these calculations were obtained usually from publications of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. When A-8 APPENDIX A 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE USDA estimates were not available, Bureau of the Census statisticians made estimates using available sources such as data from adjacent States, respondent report forms, county extension agents, and other persons knowledge- able about specific crops. Part owners, who operate land they own and also land they rent from others. Tenants, who operate only land they rent from others or work on shares for others. FARMS CLASSIFIED BY SPECIFIED CHARACTERISTICS State tables 48 through 53 present detailed 1987 data for all farms classified by specified characteristics— tenure of operator, type of organization, age and principal occu- pation of operator, size of farm (acres), value of agricultural products sold, and standard industrial classification. Other tables include data classified by value of sales groups or other characteristics of the farm or the operator. Farms by value of agricultural products sold or value of sales— In 1 987, all farms were tabulated by size based on reported sales. In 1982 and earlier censuses, abnormal farms were not tabulated based on sales size. In the tables on market value of agricultural products sold, the sales of abnormal farms in 1 982 and earlier censuses were included in the total sales figure, but excluded from the detailed size categories. Abnormal farms included institutional farms, experimental and research farms, and Indian reservations. The category "farms with sales of less than $1,000" included all farms with actual sales of less than $1 ,000 but having the production potential for sales of $1,000 or more. These farms normally could be expected to sell $1,000 or more of agricultural products. The sales size categories used in this report are con- sistent with the standard business size categories issued by Office of Management and Budget (0MB) in 1982. In State table 52, data are presented for four sales size categories between $10,000 and $49,999. This provides users with bridge data under both the 0MB and the 1978 census classifications. For the 1 992 census, data will be presented only for the 0MB sales size categories of $10,000 to $24,999 and $25,000 to $49,999. Abnormal farms— This category includes institutional farms, experimental and research farms, and Indian reser- vations. Institutional farms include those operated by hos- pitals, penitentiaries, churches, schools, grazing associa- tions, and government agencies. In 1987 and 1982, nongovernmental units such as church farms and Future Farmers of America camps were classified as abnormal farms only when 50 percent or more of their products produced and intended for human consumption were utilized by the organization. Farms by type of organization- All farms were clas- sified by type of organization in the 1987 census. The classifications used were: Individual or family (sole proprietorship), excluding partnership and corporation. Partnership, including family partnership. Corporation, including family corporation. Other, cooperative, estate or trust, institutional, etc. Corporations were subclassified by two additional char- acteristics into: 1 . Family held Other than family held 2. More than 1 stockholders 1 or less stockholders Farms by age and principal occupation of opera- tor—Data on age and principal occupation were requested from all operators in 1987. The principal occupation clas- sifications used were: Farming— The operator spent 50 percent or more of his/her worktime in 1987 in farming or ranching. Other— The operator spent more than 50 percent of his/her worktime in 1987 in occupations other than farming or ranching. Farms by size— All farms were classified into selected size groups according to the total land area in the farm. The land area of a farm is an operating unit concept and includes land owned and operated as well as land rented from others. Land rented to or assigned to a tenant was considered the tenant's farm and not the owner's. Farms by standard industrial classification— In 1 987, all agricultural production establishments (farms, ranches, nurseries, greenhouses, etc.) were classified by type of activity using the standard industrial classification (SIC) system. These classifications, found in the 1987 SIC ManuaM, are used to promote uniformity and comparability in the presentation of statistical data collected by various agencies. Farms by tenure of operator— The classifications of tenure used in the 1987 census were: Full owners, who operate only land they own. 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE ^Standard Industrial Classification Manual: 1987. For sale by Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Wash- ington, DC 20402. Stock No, 041-001-003-14-2. APPENDIX A A-9 An establishment primarily engaged in crop production (major group 01) or production of livestock and animal specialties (major group 02) is classified in the four-digit industry and three-digit industry group which accounts for 50 percent or more of the total value of sales of its agricultural products. If the total value of sales of agricul- tural products of an establishment is less than 50 percent from a single four-digit industry, but 50 percent or more from the products of two or more four-digit industries within the same three-digit industry group, the establishment is classified in the miscellaneous industry of that industry group. Othenwise, it is classified as a general crop farm in industry 0191 or a general livestock farm in industry 0291. Establishments that derive 50 percent or more of the value of sales from horticultural specialties of industry group 018 are classified in industry 0181 or 0182 according to their primary activity. Characteristics of all farms by selected SIC groupings are shown in State tables 18 and 53. The SIC groupings shown in State table 53, together with the associated products (value of sales representing 50 percent or more of the value of agricultural products sold during the year) on which the classification is based, are as follows: Cash grains (Oil)— Wheat, rice, corn, soybeans, bar- ley, buckwheat, cowpeas, dry field and seed beans and peas, flaxseed, lentils, milo, mustard seed, oats, popcorn, rye, safflower, sorghum, sunflowers, and other small grains. Cotton (0131)— Cotton and cottonseed. Tobacco (0132)— Tobacco. Sugarcane, sugar beets, Irish potatoes, hay, pea- nuts, and other field crops (0133, 0134, 0139)— Sugarcane, sugar beets, Irish potatoes, alfalfa, broomcorn, clover, grass seed, hay, hops, mint, pea- nuts, sweetpotatoes, timothy, and yams. Vegetables and melons (016)— Vegetables and mel- ons grown in the open. Fruits and tree nuts (017)— Berries, grapes, tree nuts, citrus fruits, deciduous tree fruits, avocados, bananas, coffee, dates, figs, olives, pineapples, and tropical fruit. Horticultural specialties (018)— Bedding plants, bulbs, | florists' greens, flower and vegetable seeds, flowers, | foliage, fruit stocks, nursery stock, ornamental plants, shrubberies, sod, mushrooms, and vegetables grown under cover. General farms, primarily crops (019)— Crops, includ- ing horticultural specialties, but less than 50 percent of sales from any single three-digit industry group. Livestock, except dairy, poultry, and animal special- ties (021)— Cattle, calves, hogs, sheep, goats, goat's milk, mohair, and wool. Beef cattle, except feedlots (0212)— Production or feeding of beef cattle, except feedlots. Dairy farms (024)— Production of cows' milk and other dairy products and raising of dairy heifer replacements. Poultry and eggs (025)— Chickens, chicken eggs, tur- keys, ducks, geese, pheasants, pigeons, quail, and squab. Animal specialties (027)— Fur-bearing animals, rab- bits, horses, ponies, bees, fish in captivity except fish hatcheries, worms, and laboratory animals. General farms, primarily livestock and animal spe- cialties (029) — Livestock and animal specialties and their products, but less than 50 percent of sales from any single three-digit industry group. The SIC manual was revised for 1 987. Animal aquacul- ture (0273) was established as a new industry and horti- cultural specialties, not elsewhere classified (0189) was deleted. A-10 APPENDIX A 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE APPENDIX B. Places With All Cropland in the Conservation Reserve Program The Food Security Act of 1985 established the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). This program provides annual payments for highly erodible cropland enrolled in the program and meeting its conservation requirements. It also requires that the land be taken out of agricultural production for 10 years. The 1 987 Census of Agriculture includes Conservation Reserve acreage as land in farms on operations that meet the census farm definition. For census purposes, a farm is any place from which agricultural products of $1,000 or more were produced and sold or normally would have been sold during the census year. Operations which placed all of their cropland in the CRP and did not otherwise meet the farm definition based upon sales, livestock inventories, planted crops, or other criteria for potential sales were not included as farms in the census tabulations. The following table provides CRP data for places not meeting the census farm definition ("whole farm" CRP places). It also contains separate but corresponding CRP data for farms included in the census tabulations. In addition to State data, detailed county data are presented for counties with three or more"whole farm" CRP places reported. For counties with less than three "whole farm" CRP places reported, their data are combined and reported in "all other counties." The data for "whole farm" CRP places are not complete for all counties. The census mail list was developed from sources which indicated the farm had agricultural production activity. It was not designed to cover all "whole farm" CRP places. Therefore, the data for these places are limited to what was reported in the census and have not been adjusted to account for nonresponse, incomplete coverage, and reporting errors. Land in Conservation Reserve Program: 1987 [For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text] Geographic area Agricultural places excluded by farm definition with acres Farms with acres in the CRP Number Landinp,a;:es Land in CRP (acres) Number Land in farms (acres) Land in CRP (acres) 1 35 23 - - 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE APPENDIX B B-1 APPENDIX C. Statistical Methodology Page CENSUS SAMPLE DESIGN MAIL LIST MODEL C-1 CENSUS SAMPLE DESIGN C-1 CENSUS ESTIMATION C-1 CENSUS SAMPLING ERROR C-3 CENSUS NONSAMPLING ERROR C-5 EDITING DATA AND IMPUTATION FOR ITEM NONRESPONSE C-6 TABLES: A. PERCENT OF STATE TOTALS CONTRIBUTED BY WHOLE FARM NONRESPONSE ESTIMATION: 1987 B. RELIABILITY ESTIMATES FOR NUMBER OF FARMS IN A COUNTY REPORTING A COMPLETE COUNT ITEM: 1987 C. RELIABILITY ESTIMATES FOR NUMBER OF FARMS IN A COUNTY REPORTING A SAMPLE ITEM: 1987 D. RELIABILITY ESTIMATES OF STATE TOTALS: 1987 E. RELIABILITY ESTIMATES OF PERCENT CHANGE IN STATE TOTALS: 1982 TO 1987 F. RELIABILITY ESTIMATES OF COUNTY TOTALS: 1987 G. NEW ENGLAND STATES COVERAGE EVALUATION ESTIMATES OF FARMS NOT ON THE MAIL LIST: 1987 MAIL LIST MODEL A statistical discriminant model was developed to pre- dict the probability that a mail list addressee operated a farm. The model was used to identify the 4.1 million records from the preliminary census mail list of 6.0 million records that would receive a census of agriculture report form. Records from the 1 982 census mail list were used to build the model. Record characteristics such as the source of the mail list record (see appendix A for a description of record sources), number of source lists on which the record appeared, expected value of agricultural sales, and geographic location were used to separate mail list records into model groups. The proportion of 1982 census farm records in each group was calculated to provide an estimate of the probability that an addressee in the group operated a farm. Using these same group definitions, the 1987 census mail list records were separated into groups, each with an associated estimate of farm probability from the model. The 4.1 million mail list records in groups with the largest estimate of farm probability were selected to receive the census report form. A large percentage of the 1 .9 million records that were dropped from the 6.0 million preliminary census mail list were nonfarm records from the previous census. This procedure was used to obtain a more com- plete census enumeration without excessive respondent burden and data collection cost. Each of the 4.1 million name and address records on the census mail list was designated to receive one of three different types of census report forms. The three forms were the nonsample census form (a four-page form), the sample form (a six-page form), and the short form (a two-page form). Sections 1 through 22 of the sample form were identical to sections on the nonsample census form. However, the sample form contained additional sections on farm production expenditures, usage of fertilizers and insecticides, value of machinery and equipment, value of land and buildings, and farm-related income. The short form contained abbreviated versions of the sections on the nonsample census form. These three different forms were used to reduce the response burden of the census, while providing quality information on a large number of data items at the county level. The sample form was mailed to all mail list records in Alaska and Hawaii and to a sample of records in other States identified when the mail list was constructed. Addresses were selected into the sample with certainty if they were expected to have large total values of agricultural products sold or large acreage, if they were firms with two or more farms, or if they had other special characteristics. When a nonsample large farm was identified during processing, a supplemental form that contained the additional data inquiries was mailed. All farms in counties with less than 100 farms in 1982 were included in the sample with certainty; counties containing 100 to 199 farms in 1982 were systematically sampled at a rate of 1 in 2; and counties containing 200 or more farms in 1982 were systematically sampled at a rate of 1 in 6. This differential sample scheme was used to provide reliable data for sections 23 through 28 of the report form for all counties. To determine which mail list records would receive the short form, all mail list records not designated for the sample were sorted into model groups according to farm probability as specified by the mail list model. The 906,000 mail list records in the model groups with the lowest probability of being farms and with an expected total value of agricultural product sales less than $20,000 were des- ignated to receive the short form. The remaining mail list records were selected to receive the nonsample census form. CENSUS ESTIMATION The 1987 Census of Agriculture used two types of statistical estimation procedures. These estimation 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE APPENDIX C C-1 procedures accounted both for nonresponse to the data collection and for the sample data collection. These pro- cedures are used because some farm operators never respond to the census despite numerous attempts to contact them, and not all farm operators are requested to provide the sample data items. Whole Farm Nonresponse Estimation A statistical estimation procedure was used to account for the census farms among mail list nonrespondents that were not designated for telephone followup. A stratified systematic sample of eligible census nonrespondents were mailed a simplified report form. Five sample strata were defined based on form type, expected value of sales, and previous census status. The report form was designed to provide sufficient information to determine farm status. Additional mail and telephone contacts were made to survey nonrespondents to obtain sufficient response for survey estimates. Estimates of the proportion of census nonrespondents that operated farms were made for each stratum in the State using survey results and applied to the total number of census nonrespondents in that stratum. A synthetic estimation procedure was used to estimate the number of census nonrespondents that operated farms for each county by stratum. This estimation procedure is based on the assumption that the distribution of farms in a stratum by county is the same for census nonrespondents as for census respondents. Within each stratum in a county, a noninteger nonre- sponse weight was calculated and assigned to each eligible respondent farm record. The procedure used for calculating the nonresponse weight assumed the eligible census respondents and the nonrespondent farm opera- tions in a county had similar characteristics within each stratum. The noninteger nonresponse weight was the ratio of the sum of the estimated number of nonrespondent farms (using nonresponse survey results) and the number of eligible census respondent farms to the number of eligible census respondent farms. Stratum controls were established to ensure that this weight was never greater than 2.0. The noninteger nonresponse weight was used in the estimation of the final weight for the sample items. It was randomly rounded to an integer weight of either 1 or 2 for each record for tabulating the complete count items. The procedure assumed that we obtain complete response from large and unique farm operations because these cases received intensive telephone followup during cen- sus processing. In situations where addressees could not be contacted by telephone or refused to cooperate, sec- ondary sources such as Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service offices or county extension agents were asked to provide information as to whether or not the addressee had agricultural activities. Data from previous census reports for the specific addressee, in conjunction with other information, were used to complete the census report form. Table A quantifies the effect of the nonresponse esti- mation procedure on selected census data items. The percentage of the census value contributed by nonre- sponse estimation as provided in this table indicates the potential for bias in published figures resulting from this procedure. The estimates provided in these tables do not reflect the effect of nonresponse to individual data items on respondents' census report forms. The effect of this item nonresponse is discussed further under Census Non- sampling Error. Table A. Percent of State Totals Contributed by Whole Farm Nonresponse Estimation: 1987 Item Farms number- Land In farms acres- Value of land and buildings $1 ,000- Market value of agricultural products sold --$1,000- Harvested cropland acres- Corn for grain or seed acres- Wheat for grain acres- Livestock and poultry inventory: Cattle and calves number- Hogs and pigs number- Hens and pullets of laying age number- Percent of total 15.4 12.4 9.8 2.9 9.6 4.0 Sample Estimation All respondent sample records received a sample weight The sample data estimates the actual figures that would have resulted from a complete census of the items in sections 23 through 28 of the report form. The estimates were obtained from an iterative ratio estimation procedure that resulted in the assignment of a weight to each record containing sample items. For any given county, a sample item total was estimated by multiplying the data items for each farm in the county by the corresponding sample weight and summing overall sample records in the county. Each sample farm was assigned one sample weight to be used to produce estimates for all sample items. For example, if the weight given to a sample farm had the value 5, all sample data items reported by that farm would be multiplied by 5. The weight assigned a certainty farm was 1 . The estimation procedure used to assign weights was performed for each county. Within a county, the ratio estimation procedure for farms was performed in three steps using three variables. The first variable contained eight 1 987 total value of agricultural production (TVP) groups. Both the second and third variables. Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code and farm acreage, contained two groups. The variable groups were as follows: C-2 APPENDIX C 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE TVP SIC Acres $1 to $999 01 All crops 0to69 $1,000 to $2,499 02 All live- stock 70 or more $2,500 to $ 4,999 $5,000 to $ 9,999 $10,000 to $24,999 $25,000 to $49,999 $50,000 to $99,999 $100,000 or more The first step in the estimation procedure was to parti- tion the sample records into 32 mutually exclusive initial post strata formed by combining the three variable groups. This produced a three dimensional array where the cells of the array corresponded to the initial post strata groups. Each sample farm record was assigned an initial weight equal to the ratio of the total farm count to the sample farm count, expanded for nonresponse estimation, for the cell containing the sample farm. This weight was approxi- mately equal to the inverse of the probability of selecting a farm for the census sample. The second step in the estimation procedure was to combine, if necessary, the cells of the array (prior to the repeated ratio estimation) to increase the reliability of the ratio estimation procedure. Any cell within the array that either contained less than 10 sample farms or had a ratio of total farms to sample farms that was more than 2 times the mail sample rate was collapsed with another cell (in the same variable) according to a specified collapsing pattern. New total farm counts and sample farm counts were computed for each of the collapsed cells (final post strata) and were used in the ratio estimation procedure to calcu- late final sample weights. In the third step in the ratio estimation procedure, complete counts for the three variables (TVP, SIC, acre- age) were used to compute the marginals of the array defined by the final post strata. Factors were then applied to expanded sample totals in each cell of the array to obtain agreement with the row marginal (TVP) complete counts. The sample totals then had factors applied to obtain agreement with the column marginal (SIC) complete counts. Lastly, the sample totals had factors applied to obtain agreement with the depth marginal (acreage) com- plete counts. This procedure that requires the row totals, then the column totals, and then the depth totals to agree with the complete counts for the rows, columns, and depths, respectively, is continued iteratively until the pro- cess converges (the marginal totals agree with the com- plete count totals). The ratio of the adjusted total farm count to the sample farm count obtained from the second iteration of the estimation procedure was the noninteger final post stratum sample weight assigned to the sample farm records in that post stratum. The noninteger sample weight, the product of the noninteger final post stratum sample weight and the nonresponse weight, was randomly rounded to an integer weight for tabulation. If, for example, the final weight for the farms in a particular group was 7.2, then one-fifth of the sample farms in this group were randomly assigned a weight of 8 and the remaining four-fifths received a weight of 7. CENSUS SAMPLING ERROR Sampling error in the census data results from the nonresponse sample and the census sample data collec- tion. Census items were classified as either complete count or sample data items. The complete count items were asked of all farm operators. The complete count data items included land in farms, harvested cropland, livestock inventory and sales, crop acreages, quantities harvested and crop sales, land use, irrigation, government loans and payments, conservation acreage, type of organization, and operator characteristics (sections 1 through 22 of the census report form). Variability in the complete count data items is considerably smaller than in the sample items as the variation is due only to the nonresponse sample estimation procedure. The sample items were asked of approximately 25 percent of the total census farm opera- tors. The sample data items included farm production expenditures, fertilizer and chemical usage, farm machin- ery and equipment, value of land and buildings, and farm-related income (sections 23 through 28 of the census report form). Variability in the estimates of sample items is due both to the census sample selection and estimation procedure and the nonresponse sample estimation proce- dure. The sample for the 1 987 Census of Agriculture is one of a large number of possible samples of the same size that could have been selected using the same sample design. Estimates derived from the different samples would differ from each other. The difference between a sample esti- mate and the average of all possible sample estimates is called the sampling deviation. The standard error or sam- pling error of a survey estimate is a measure of the variation among the estimates from all possible samples, and thus is a measure of the precision with which an estimate from a particular sample approximates the aver- age result of all possible samples. The percent relative standard error of estimate is defined as the standard error of the estimate divided by the value being estimated multiplied by 100. If all possible samples were selected, each of the samples were surveyed under essentially the same conditions, and an estimate and its standard error were calculated from each sample, then: 1 . Approximately 67 percent of the intervals from one standard error below the estimate to one standard error above the estimate would include the average value of all possible samples. 2. Approximately 90 percent of the intervals from 1 .65 standard errors below the estimate to 1 .65 standard errors above the estimate would include the aver- age value of all possible samples. 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE APPENDIX C C-3 The computations involved to define the above confi- dence statements are illustrated in the following example. Assume that the estimate of number of farms for the State is 94,382 and the relative standard error of the estimate (percent) is .1 percent (0.001). Multiplying 94,382 by 0.001 yields 94, the standard error. Therefore, a 67-percent confidence interval is 94,288 to 94,476 (i.e., 94,382 plus or minus 94). If corresponding confidence intervals were constructed for all possible samples of the same size and design, approximately 2 out of 3 (67 percent) of these intervals would contain the figure obtained from a com- plete enumeration. Similarly, a 90 percent confidence interval is 94,227 to 94,538 (i.e., 94,382 plus or minus 1.65 x94). Tables B and C provide the reliability estimates of the estimated number of farms in a county reporting complete count and sample items, respectively. Both tables show the percent relative standard errors for selected estimated number of farms in a county reporting an item.These are derived from a regression equation. The parameters of the regression equation were estimated using the estimated number of farms in a county reporting the complete count or sample item as the independent variable and the standard error of that estimate as the dependent variable for all counties in the State. Table B. Reliability Estimates for Number of Farms in a County Reporting a Complete Count Item: 1987 Number of farms reporting; 25 50 75 100 150 200 500--- 750--- 1,000- 1 ,500 ■ 2,000 ■ error of estimate (percent) 17.2 16.4 14.1 12.6 10.8 9.7 8.3 (NA) (NA) (NA) (NA) (NA) Note: Complete count items are items in sections 1 to 22 of the report form. To Illustrate the use of these tables, assume that the estimate of the number of farms reporting hogs and pigs for a particular county, as given in county table 12, is 89. Since hogs and pigs is a complete count data item, refer to table B and select the estimated relative standard error of the estimate from the row whose value is equal to or just less than the estimated number of farms, 89. For this example, the relative standard error of the estimate comes from the row for 75 farms reporting. For sample data items, follow the same procedure using table C. In counties that had less than 100 farms in the 1982 Census of Agriculture, table C does not apply because the farms in these counties were sampled with certainty (1 in 1), and thus, the reliability estimates for the number of farms in these counties are smaller than for counties that were sampled at lower rates (1 in 2 or 1 in 6). Table C. Reliability Estimates for Number of Farms in a County Reporting a Sample Item: 1987 Number of farms reporting: 25 50 75 100 150 200 300 500 750 1,000 1,500 2,000 Relative standard error of estimate (percent) 43.3 32.5 27.6 24.6 21.1 18.9 16.3 (NA) (NA) (NA) (NA) (NA) Note: Sample items are items in sections 23 to 28 of the report form. Table D presents the relative standard error of selected State data items for all farms and for all farms with sales of $1 0,000 or more. The percent relative standard error of the estimate for complete count data measures the variation associated with the sample-based adjustment for whole farm nonresponse. The percent relative standard error of the estimate for sample items measures both the sampling error due to the nonresponse sample estimation procedure and the census sample selection and estimation proce- dure. The reliability of State estimates may vary substan- tially from State to State. Generally, State estimates for a given data item are less reliable than the corresponding U.S. estimate. Table E presents the standard error (not relative stand- ard error) for percent change in State totals from 1 982 to 1987. The general purpose of the percent change estimate is to provide a relative measure of the difference in a characteristic between censuses. The relative change for a given characteristic is defined as the ratio of the differ- ence of the 1 987 and the 1 982 estimate for that charac- teristic to the 1 982 estimate. This ratio is multiplied by 1 00 to obtain the percent change. The percent standard error of a percent change estimate, then, is the standard error of the ratio multiplied by 100. Table F presents the relative standard error for county totals for 10 major complete count items and 7 sample items. The relative standard error of the estimate (percent) for the same item differs among counties in a State. Reasons for this are differences among counties in (1) the total number of farms, (2) the number of large farms included with certainty, (3) the size classifications of the farms sampled, (4) the amount of nonresponse, (5) the general agricultural characteristics, and (6) the specific characteristic being measured. C-4 APPENDIX C 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE CENSUS NONSAMPLING ERROR The accuracy of the census counts are affected by the joint effects of the sampling errors described in the previ- ous section and nonsampling errors. Extensive efforts were made to compile a complete and accurate mail list for the census, to design an understandable report form and instructions, and to minimize processing errors through the use of quality control, verification, and check measures on specific operations. Nonsampling errors arise from incom- pleteness of the census mail list, duplication in the mail list, incorrect data reporting, errors in editing of reported data, and errors in imputation for missing data. These specific nonsampling errors are further discussed in this section. Evaluation studies will be conducted to measure the extent of certain nonsampling errors such as coverage error, classification error, and item imputation. Census Coverage The main objective of the census of agriculture is to obtain a complete and accurate enumeration of U.S. farms with accurate data on all aspects of the agricultural oper- ation. However, the cost and availability of resources for this enumeration place restrictions on operationally feasi- ble data collection methodologies. The past five agricul- ture censuses have been conducted by mail enumeration with telephone contact for selected nonrespondents. The completeness of such an enumeration thus depends to a large extent on the coverage of farm operations by the census mail list. Historically, the census of agriculture has included approximately 90 percent of the farms in the United States and over 96 percent of the agricultural production. Com- plete enumeration of agricultural operations satisfying the farm definition of $1,000 or more in agricultural sales is complicated by fluctuations in agricultural operations qual- ifying for enumeration, the variety of arrangements under which farms are operated, the multiplicity of names used by an operation, the number of operations in which an operator participates, the accuracy of data reporting, etc. A new mail list is compiled for each census because no current single list of agricultural operations is comprehen- sive. An evaluation of census coverage has been conducted for each census of agriculture since 1 945. The evaluation provides estimates of the completeness of census farm count and major census data items. In addition, the evaluation helps to identify problems in the census enu- meration and provide information that can form the basis for improvements. The results of the 1987 Coverage Evaluation program will be published in volume 2, part 2. The evaluation of coverage conducted in 1987 was designed to measure errors in the census mail list and in farm classification. Mail list error includes a measurement of farms not on the census mail list (undercount), and a measurement of farms enumerated more than once in the census (overcount). Classification error includes a mea- surement of farms classified as nonfarms in the census (undercount) and of nonfarms classified as farms in the census (overcount). Classification error arises from report- ing and processing errors. Mail list undercount dominates all coverage errors. Net coverage error is defined as the difference of undercounted and overcounted farms. Mea- surements of these errors, as well as a description of the complete coverage program, will be available in the Cov- erage Evaluation report. Mail List Coverage A major problem with the use of a mail list for the census of agriculture enumeration is the difficulties that are encoun- tered in compiling a complete list. The percentage of farms on the census mail list varies considerably by State. Several reasons have contributed to farm operators' names not being included on the census mail list— the operation may have been started after the mail list was developed, the operation may be so small as not to appear in agricultural related source lists used in compiling the census list, or the operation may have been falsely clas- sified as a nonfarm prior to mailout. A large proportion of the farms not included on the mail list were small in both acres and sales of agricultural products. The 1987 Census of Agriculture Coverage Evaluation used the area segment sample of the 1 987 June Enumer- ative Survey (JES) of the National Agricultural Statistical Service (NASS) to estimate farms not on the census mail list. The Census Bureau contracted with the NASS to augment the JES data collection and receive survey data under the confidentiality protection afforded by Title 13, U.S. Code, from all residents of area sample segments with agricultural activity. These survey records were matched to the census mail list. Records that did not match were mailed a census of agriculture report form to estimate mail list coverage. Estimates of farms not on the census mail list used the capture-recapture dual frame estimator that will be described in the Coverage Evaluation report. Table G provides coverage evaluation estimates of the number of farms not on the mail list and selected charac- teristics of those farms with their percent relative standard error. The table also provides an estimate of characteris- tics of farms not on the mail list as a percentage of total farms in the New England States. The estimate of total farms in the New England States is based on census farm count and the estimated number of farms not on the census mail list. This estimate of total farms in the New England States was not adjusted for classification and list duplication errors. Estimates of these errors will be made at the regional level and will be available in the Coverage Evaluation report. The table provides the standard error (not relative standard error) of this percent estimate. Respondent and Enumerator Error Incorrect or incomplete responses to the mailed census report form or to the questions posed by a telephone 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE APPENDIX C C-5 enumerator introduce error into the census data. Such incorrect information can lead, in some cases, to incorrect enumeration of farms. This type of reporting error is measured by the Classification Error Study discussed later in this section. To reduce all types of reporting error, questions were phrased as clearly as possible based on tests of the census report form, and detailed instructions for completing the report form were provided to each addressee. In addition, each respondent's answers were checked for completeness and consistency. Item Nonresponse Nonresponse to particular questions on the census report that we would logically or statistically expect to be present may create a type of nonsampling error in both complete count and sample data. When information reported for another farm with similar characteristics is used to edit or impute for item nonresponse, the data may be biased because the characteristics of the nonrespondents have not been observed and may differ from those reported by respondents. Any attempt to correct the data for nonre- sponse may not completely reflect this difference either at the element level (individual farm operation) or on the average. Processing Error The many steps of processing of each census report form are sources for the introduction of nonsampling error. The processing of the census report forms includes cleri- cal screening for farm activity, computerized check-in of report forms and followup of nonrespondents, keying and transmittal of completed report forms, computerized edit- ing of inconsistent and missing data, review and correction of individual records referred from the computer edit, review and correction of tabulated data, and electronic data processing. These operations undergo a number of quality control checks to ensure as accurate an application as possible, yet some errors are not detected and cor- rected. Classification Error An evaluation study of classification errors was con- ducted in the 1987 Census of Agriculture as part of the census coverage evaluation program. A sample of mail list respondents was selected, and these addresses reenu- merated to determine whether they were a farm or non- farm. A farm status determination was made based on the evaluation questionnaire and compared with the status based on the data reported on the census form. Differ- ences in status were reconciled. In past censuses, the proportion of farms undercounted due to classification errors was higher for farms with small values of sales. The classification error rate was higher for (1) livestock farms than crop farms, (2) farms with a small number of acres than larger farms, or (3) tenant farms than full or part-owner farms. Results from the 1987 classifica- tion error study will be published in the Coverage Evalua- tion report. EDITING DATA AND IMPUTATION FOR ITEM NONRESPONSE For the 1987 Census of Agriculture, as in previous censuses, all reported data were keyed and then edited by computer. The edits were used to determine whether the reports met the minimum criteria to be counted as farms in the census. Computer edits also performed a series of complex, logical checks of consistency and completeness of item responses. They provided the basis for deciding to accept, impute (supply), delete, or alter the reported value for each data record item. Whenever possible, edit imputations, deletions, and changes were based on component or related data on the respondent's report form. For some items, such as oper- ator characteristics, data from the previous census were used when available. Values for other missing or unaccept- able reported data items were calculated based on reported quantities and known price parameters. When these and similar methods were not available and values had to be supplied, the imputation process used information reported for another farm operation in a geo- graphically adjacent area with characteristics similar to those of the farm operation with incomplete data. For example, a farm operation that reported acres of corn harvested, but did not report quantity of corn harvested, was assigned the same bushels of corn per acre harvested as that of the last nearby farm with similar characteristics that reported acceptable yields during that particular exe- cution of the computer edit. The imputation for missing items in each section of the report form was conducted separately; thus, assigned values for one operation could come from more than one respondent. Prior to the imputation operation, a set of default values and relationships were assigned to the possible imputation variables. The relationships and values varied depending on the item being imputed. For example, different default values were assigned for several standard industrial clas- sification and total value of sales categories when imputing hired farm labor expenses. These values and item relation- ships for the possible imputation variables were stored in the computer in a series of matrices. The computer records were sorted by reported State and county, where the county sequence was based on similar types of farms and agricultural practices. Each execution of the computer edit consisted of records from only one State. For a given execution of the edit, the stored entries in the various matrices were retained in the computer only until a succeeding record having acceptable characteristics for some sections of the report form was processed by the computer. Then the acceptable responses C-6 APPENDIX C 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE of the succeeding operation replaced those previously stored. When a record processed through the edit had unreported or unacceptable data, the record was assigned the last acceptable ratio or response from an operation with a similar set of characteristics. Once each execution of the computer edit for a State was completed, the possible imputation variables were reset to the default values and relationships for subsequent executions. After the initial computer edit, keyed reports not meeting the census farm definition were reviewed to ensure that the data were keyed correctly. Edit referrals were gener- ated for about 30 percent of the reports included as farms, and they were also reviewed for keying accuracy and to ensure that the computer edit actions were correct. If the results of the computer edit were not acceptable, correc- tions were made and the record was reedited. More extensive discussions of the edit and item imputation methodology with measures of the extent of imputation in the census estimates will be provided in a separate research report. Tables D through G follow. 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE APPENDIX C C-7 Table D. Reliability Estimates of State Totals: 1987 J symbols, see introducloty te)rtl Relative standard error of estimate (percent) Farms dollars.. dollars.. Estimated marl refer to veur C:enau« Hie Number (CFN) .and ZIP Code ENTBR strem and numty ACREAGE IN 1987 Report land owned, rented, or used by you, your spouse, or by the partnership, corporation, or organization for vuhich you are reporting. Include ALL LAND, REGARDLESS OF LOCATION OR USE - cropland, pastureland, rangeland, woodland, idle land, house lots. etc. » op«rate*l In 1 987 changBti duHrtg tho roar. refer fo the IHFORMATION SHEET, miction 1 None Number of acres 1 . All land owned . All land rented or leased FROM OTHERS, including land worked by you on shares, used rent free, in exchange for services, payment of taxes, etc. Include leased Federal, State, and railroarJ land. (00 NOT include land used on a per-head basis under a grazing permit.) Also complete item 5 below 4. Acres in "THIS PLACE" - ADD acres owned (item 1 and acres rented (item 2), then SUBTRACT acres rented TO OTHERS (item 3), and enter the result in this space For thli csn»M reporT tfH»s are the acree in "THIS PLACE. ' f the entry is zero please refer to the INFORM A TION SHEET, section 1 . F you rented land FROM OTHERS (item 21. enter the following infomiation for each landlord. Mailing address (Include ZIP Code) Number off acres 6. It you rented land TO OTHERS (ite m 3). enter the following information for each renter. Mailing address llnclude ZIP Codel \ Number off acn 7. Did you have any grazing permits on a per-head basis? 1 □ Yes - Marti IX) all boxes which apply . 2 □ No - Go fo rtem 8 4 rn Taylor Grazing Sec. 3 (BLM) , n Indian Land I 6 □ Other - Specify, agricultural products b. If you also had agricultural operations in any other countyliesl, enter the county name(s), etc Number of acres INSTRUCTIONS — Please report your crops in the appropriate section Use section 7 to report ONLY those CROPS NOT listed in sectioi and section 8. DO NOT INCLUDE crops grown on land rented to others. Were any o« the fonowlnfl CROPS harvested fram "THIS PLACE" 1 . Com (field) for grain c 2. Com (field) for silage or green chop D 3. Soybeans for beans . D 4. Beans, dry edible . . . D 5. Wheat for grain □ 6. Oats for grain □ 7. Barley for grain D 8. Rye for grain D 9. Sorghum for grain or seed n 10. Sorghum for silage or green chop IDo not includt sorghum-sudm crosses.!. . . n ll.Tobacco- all types . □ 12. Potatoes, Irish u Was any DRV HAY, GRASS SILAGE, HAVLAGE, or GREEN CHOP cut or harvested from "THIS PLACE" in 19877 1 □ YES — Complete Ihle section 2 O NO — Go to section 4 If cuttings HAY and also under GRASS SILAGE. 1. DRY HAY YLAGE. and GREEN CHOP, or more cuttings of dry cuttings.) a. Alfalfa and alfalfa r hay or dehydrating b. Small grain hay — oats, wheat, badey, rye, etc c. Other tame dry hay - clover, lespedez timothy. Sudangrass, meadow and pasture grasses, etc d. Wild hay acres only once, but n 3. HAY SOLD — Did you sell any hay or grass silage in 1 9B77 iReport value of liiy sold In section 3. item 3) harSLVted Quantity Acres irrigated dry Ton.. d°v „s ,., !nNo PEHALTr FOR FAILURE TO REPORT 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE APPENDIX D D-1 Total acres Acres Irrigated Whole acn9 | Ttinths Whol<.«:rM |T.n*. 1 /10 1 no 2. For those crops not nsted below, enter the name and code from the list at the right for other fruit and nut trees on this place i Report the requested infonnation for each crop even if not harvested because of low prices, damage from hail, frost, etc. Crop name NUMBER OF TREES OB VINES OF - Acres In trees and vines of alleges Quantitv Unit^^esure Nonbearing age age u„. Tons Boxm Apples 123 7b 20 Grapes 177 178 180 ,a jn 3D| Sweet cherries 345 34S ,a 20 30 1"° Tart chertfes SB7 "' 1 „o 1 D ,n 3d1"^ ' I no .D 20 3D| ,a 20 30' D-2 APPENDIX D 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE a.iaw«i.i«aM CHnag«»ii«rfrpnpg«nim "TMiapure-i-iuBT hecwm ■ -*iiit»nm* (Refer to rtmlNFORMAVON SHEET, Report yovr best estimate of the vatue for each of the following groups of crops sold from this place in 1987. Include the value of the landlonl's and/or contractor's share. «7-«)IOMe-1..8*l 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE APPENDIX D D-3 HJ.tJMJtrH GOVEBWMgWT CCC tOaMB 1 . Horses and ponies 2. Colonies of bees. 4. Angora goats. 5. Other goats S.iVlules. burros, and donkeys 7. Mink and their E 1 0. Fish and other aquaculture products (Enter name and code from list below.) Name Code OR '•^"Z INFORM A TION SHB£T. i .22 2. PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION - At which occupation did the operator spend the majoritv (50 percent or more) of his/her woAtime in 1987? f . DYea 1 D Farn , DNo 3. OFF- FARM WORK — How many days did the operator (senior partner or person in charge) work at least 4 hours per day off this place in 1987? -include «•£»» Farming 2 □ Other or ranching n None n 1-49 days n 50-99 days n 100- 149 days n 150-199 days □ 200 days or mora Year 6. AGE of operator (senior partner or person in charge) ' 1 n White 2 a Negro or Black 3 Q American Indian « □ Asian or Pacific » □ Other - Specifrj -a B. SPANISH ORIGIN - Is the operator (senior partner or person in charge) of Spanish origin or descent (Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, or other Spanish)? DYes nFem Dno D-4 APPENDIX D 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE Include your best rers. and other 987. (DO NOT INCLUDE expenses connected with perfonnlng customwork for others: operation of nonfarm activities, businesses, or services; or household expenses not related to the farm business.) a . Gasoline and gasohol b.Diesel fuel e. Natural gas d- LP gas, fuel oil, kerosene, motor oil, grease, 7 . Electricltv for the farm busfaiaxs - (Do not 8 . Hirsd farm am! ranch labor — also include employer's t4-ia»>«i»i.'BrtM w...n.r-nMMFH<;iai ffbtii i7pb inf.fciHir«i rock ~ UMEund on this place during 1987? > n YES - Comptefl,tM.««rtlon 2 D NO 1 . Acres of cropland fertilized in 1 987 — (Do nt>t induoe cropland PHOSPHATE,! 3. LIME — tons of lime used and acres on None Tonsofn Sprays, dusts, granules, fumigants. d . Waads, grass, or brush in crops and pasture - Include both pro-9rnorg9nc9 and post omorgenee, . . . . 2. Chemicals for dafoliatlon or for gro«*th control of crops Of thinntna of fruit . I for the fami or ranch business? - trucks, tractors, combims. plows, mUkers and bulk tanks, livestock t EstlmatAd market ^ • SELECTED machinerr and aiiulpmant on this placa, Dwwmbar 31, 1987. maport 19S5orI987J 2. Motortrucks - Include pickups CH 3. Wheel tractors other than garden tractors and motor tillers - a. Less than 40 horsepower (PTO) □ b. 40 horsepower (PTO) or more □ 4. Grain and bean combines, all types EH 5. Cotton pickers and strippers LA 6. Mower conditioners Lj 7. Pickup balers -Include rocMnBte ,—. — ------B LI Of Itia total, HOW 4ANY wers manufic nod In rtie ton 5 y» 11983-198717 ESTIMATED CURRENT MARKET VALUE OF LAND and Please give your best ESTIMATE of the CURRENT MARKET VALUE of land and buildings for all acres reported in section Litems 1,2, and 3, page 1. mc 2. All land rented or leased FROM OTHERS D 3. All land rented or leased TO OTHERS □ M^tt^nK'Htgaa iMrtiMc raxM p»bm ■ ppi t.^ra sniiHCES iw 1987 1 . Customwork and other i farmers and others - plowing, planting, spraying, harvesting, preparation of products for market, etc. eparatB buslnass. rater ro INFORMATION Recreational services, patronage dividends of cooperatives, and other income which is CLOSELY RELATED to the agricultural operatkxi on this place - a a SiBR tl iiaa^ PERSON c oiwpletiwg this report \Tri\' 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE APPENDIX D D-5 INFORMATION SHEET 1 987 UNITED STATES CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE Special Reporting Instructions 1. Who Should Report we need a reply from everyone receiving a report form. :ti? AGRICULTURAL OPERATIONS. Each case included in the census has a unique Census File Number (CFN). In order to make the census results as complete and accurate as possible, we need to obtain information about every CFN. 2. If You Received More Than One Report Form for an Operation Complete only ONE report form for an operation. Write "Duplicate" near the address label of each extra report form. Also, write the 1 1 -digit census file number(s) of the DUPLICATE report(s) ON THE COMPLETED REPORT in the space provided to the loft of the address label. Return the extra report(s) in the same envelope with your completed report form so that we can correct our records. 3. If You No Longer Farm If you had agricultural operations at any time during 1987, please report all agricultural activity during the year. Report all land on your census form that you o>wned or rented. Also, report your 1 987 crop and livestock production and 1 987 sales. Explain on the first page of the report form (or on a separate sheet of paper) that you quit farming or ranching and give the approximate date and the name and address of the present operator, if known. 4. If You Never Farmed or Have No Association WHh Agriculture Please write a note on the report form near the address label explaining this and return the form so that we can correct our records. In our efforts to make the census as complete as possible, we obtained lists from various sources. We tried to eliminate duplicate and nonfarm addresses, however, it was not always possible to do so. I More Than One Agricultural Operation 5. If You Ha Complete a report form for EACH SEPARATE and DISTINCT production unit, i.e., each individual farm, ranch, feedtot, greenhouse, etc., or combination of farms, etc., for which you maintain SEPARATE records of operating expenses and sales, livestock and other inventories, crop acreages, and production. 6. If You Have a Partnership Operation Complete only ONE report for the entire partnership's agricultural operation and include all partners' shares on the one report. If members of the partnership also operate separate farms or ranches in addition to the partnership farming operation, separate report forms should be completed for each individual operation. If two or more report forms were received for the same operation, mark each additional form as a "Duplicate." Return the duplicate reporterator if known and return form. Sections 2 through 8 - CROPS Enter whole numbers except ^where tenths are requested, such as acres of potatoes harvested. If you have 1/2.1 /3. or 1 /4 of an acre, convert to tenths. For example, convert 1 /2 to 5/10, 1 /3 to 3/ 1 0, 1 /4 to 2/1 0. The census report form will contain sections and questions which do not apply to you. When this occurs, mark the "None" or "No" box and go on to the next item or section. (Acres In "THIS PLACE") of your report. Please report your crops in the appropriate sections. Do NOT include any crops grown on land rented or leased TO OTHERS, or worked by others on shares during 1987. Acres harvested — Enter the acres harvested in 1 987. Round fractions to whole acres except where tenths are requested by "/10" in the reporting box, such as for potatoes. D-6 APPENDIX D 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE ■ If your unit of measure is different than the unit on the report form, please convert your figure for the quantity harvested to the unit requested. If the harvest was incomplete by December 31, 1 987, please report the quantity harvested and estimated quantity to be harvested. Acres irrigated — For each crop irrigated, report number of acres irrigated. Irrigation is defined as land watered by artificial or controlled means — sprinklers, furrows or ditches, spreader dikes, purposeful flooding, etc. Include acres that received supplemental, partial, and/or preplant irrigation. Do not report water applied in transplanting tobacco plants, trees, or vegetables as irrigation. Leave "Acres irrigated" blank for crops that are not irrigated. Howr to Report Crops Harvested id 3 — Report only for the listed crops. ■ Sections 4 through 8 — To report; ( 1 ) find the crop name and the code number from the list in the section; (2) enter crop name and code in the first two columns of the first available answer line in the section; <3) enter the information that is requested in the remaining columns. If you harvested a crop not listed in sections A through 8, use the "Other" code in the appropriate section and specify the crop name. Double Cropping — If two or more crops were harvested from the same land (double cropping) report the total acres and production of each harvested crop in the appropriate section(s} of the report form. Exampte: In 1987 you harvested 1 ,230 bushels of wheat from 40 acres, then on the same 40 acres planted soybeans, from which you " ,550 bushels. You irrigated the soybeans but not the wheat. 1 . Cotton 2. Soybeans for b a.Whoatforgrai 4, Oats tor grain Were any of the f ollowlna CROPS harvested from •THIS PLACE" In 1 8877 None □ eans □ □ Acres harvested Quantity harvested Acres Irrigated - ""^O -KSSO 8.. -^o ""' Bu. 0,B 10 - USE OF ACRES IN "THIS PLACE" This section is used to classify the acres in "THIS PLACE" reported in section 1 , item 4. (Do not include any acres you rented to others reported in section 1 , item 3). The sum of the acres entered in various categories should equal total acres in "THIS PLACE." Land Usad for Mora Than One Purposa — Do not report the same acreage for more than one of the listed purposes. If part or all of your land was used for more than one listed purpose in 1 987, report that land only In the first category listed. For example, if you plowed under a cover crop, and planted and harvested a grain crop, report the land in item 2a, "Cropland harvested," but do NOT report as "Cropland used for cover crops, legumes, etc." (item 2c). Doubia Cropping — When more than one crop was harvested from the same land in 1 987, report that land only ONCE as "Cropland harvested," in item 2a. Intarplanted Crops — If you interplanted crops, such as cotton in an orchard, report the total land used for both crops only ONCE, as "Cropland harvested," in item 2a. Skip Row Planted Crops — Report the acres that represent the total nonplanted or skipped rows as "Cropland idle." item 2f. The acres that represent the planted rows should be reported as "Cropland harvested," in item 2a. — ACRES SET ASIDE. DIVERTED, OR IDLED UNDER FEDERAL ACREAGE REDUCTION PROGRAMS IN 1987 Include in item 2 all acres in "THIS PLACE" retired from productior and placed, by long-term contract, into the Conservation Reserve Program. Acres placed into the program during and prior to 1 987 should be included. ► Sections 1 3 through 1 7 - -LIVESTOCK, POULTRY, OTHER LIVESTOCK, OR ANIMAL SPECIALTIES Interplanted Crops — If two crops were grown at the same time in alternating strips in the same field, report the portion of the field used for each crop. Example: A 60 acre field was planted in cotton and soybeans, with two rows of cotton followed by an area of the same width planted in soybeans. No irrigation was used. Thirty acres of soybeans and 30 acres of cotton would be reported in the appropriate section(s). Skip Row Planting — If a crop is planted in an alternating pattern of planted and non planted rows, such as two rows planted and tvi/o rows skipped (2X2), report the portion of the field occupied by the crop in the appropriate section for that crop, and report the skipped portion as "Cropland idle" in section 10, item 2f. Section 4 — VEGETABLES — Report acres of vegetables harvested FOR SALE or commercial processing. Do not include vegetables grown for home use. Report the total acreage of each vegetable crop harvested. Example: In 1 987 you harvested 1 O acres of lettuce from a field, then replanted the field in lettuce and harvested the 1 O acres again. Both crops of lettuce were irrigated. Enter only 1 O acres of land from which vegetables were harvested and 1 O acres irrigated in item 1 of section 4, but write in 20 acres of lettuce harvested and 20 acres of lettuce irrigated in item 2 of section 4. Section 8 — FRUITS and NUTS — In counting the combined total of 20 or more trees and vines, include those for home use as w/ell as those maintained for sale of the production. Acres in trees or vines that have been abandoned should not be included; these acres should be included in section 1 O. item 2f "Cropland idle." If crops other than fruit and nut trees and vines were interplanted with trees or vines, report the total acres for the orchard crop in section 8 and the total acres of the interplanted crop in the appropriate section. Section 9 — GROSS VALUE OF CROPS SOLD Report the value of all crops sold from "THIS PLACE" in 1 987, regardless of the year they were harvested or who owned the land. Be sure to report gross values before deducting expenses and taxes. Include Government CCC loans received for "THIS PLACE" in 1987. Include payments received in 1 987 from cooperatives or marketing organizations for crops produced on "THIS PLACE" regardless of the year in which the crops were harvested. Also include as sales, your estimate of the value of any crop removed from "THIS PLACE" in trade for services, such as hay cut in exchange for fence repair, clearing, or other services. If the sale price or market value is not known, give your best estimate of the crop's market value when removed from "THIS PLACE." Animals and Poultry to Include in the Report — Report all animals, poultry, and animal specialties on "this place" (section 1 , item 4) on December 31,1 987. Include all owned by you and any kept by you for others. Include animals on unfenced lands. National Forest land, district land, cooperative grazing association land, or rangeland administered by the Bureau of Land Management on a per-head or lease basis. Animals in transit on December 31,1 987, or animals on a short-term pasture (such as wheat pasture or crop residue) on a per-head or lease basis should be reported by the person who had control of the animals. Animals and Poultry to Exclude from the Report — Do not report animals or poultry kept on land rented to others or kept under a share arrangement on land rented to others. Do not include animals quartered in feedlots which are not a part of "this place." Animals kept on a place not operated by you are to be included on the report for that place. Animals Bought and Sold — DO NOT REPORT ANY ANIMALS BOUGHT AND THEN RESOLD WITHIN 30 DAYS. Such purchases and sales are considered "dealer" transactions, and are not included in this census. Number Sold — Report all animals and poultry sold or removed from "this place" in 1987, without regard to ownership or who shared in the receipts. Include animals sold for a landlord or given to a landlord or others in trade or in payment for goods or services. Do NOT report number sold for any livestock or poultry kept on another place. Dairy Tarminetlon Program or "Whole-Herd Dairy Buy-Out Program" — The amount received in 1987 from the Government under the dairy termination program should be included in section 1 9, item 1 . Dairy animals and products sold in 1 987 should be reported in section 1 3. Animals Moved to Another Place — For animals moved from "this place" to another place, such as for further feeding, report animals as "sold" and give your best estimate of their market value when they left "this place." DO NOT INCLUDE WITH FATTENED CATTLE SOLD: a. Cattle and calves sold for further feeding b. Veal calves, or any calves weighing less than 500 pounds c. Dairy cows fed only the usual dairy ration before being sold 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE APPENDIX D D-7 Value off Sales — Report the total gross value of animals and pouttry sold or removed from "this place" in 1 987 without deducting production or marketing expenses (cost of feed, cost of livestock purchased, cost of hauling and selling, etc.). If the sale price or market value is not known, give your best estimate of their market value when they left "this place. ' ' Do NOT report the value of sales of any livestock and poultry owned by you but kept and sold from a place you did not operate. Contract and Custom Feeding Operations — Livestock or poultry kept by you on "this place" on a contract or custom basis should be included on this report REGARDLESS OF OWNERSHIP. Report as "INVENTORY" numbers of animals or poultry on the place on December 31 , 1 987. Report as "SOLD" animals and poultry kept on a contract or custom basis and removed or sold from the place in 1 987. If the sale price or market value is not known, give your best estimate of the market value of the animals or poultry when they left the place. ► Section 1 ( Item 2 — If you owned BEES — Report all colonies or hives of bees and honey operations conducted by you, regardless of where the hives were kept most of the year. Report hives or colonies, pounds of honey sold, and value of sales. item 9 — Other Livestock and Livestock Products — Include in all other livestock and livestock products manure, beeswax, and any other animal products sold from "this place" in 1987. Please indicate units used in reporting. item 10 — Fish and Other Aquaculture Products — Report number of pounds sold and gross value of sales for each. Enter name and code ► Section 1 7 - POULTRY The person who furnished the housing and labor should report the poultry operation on his/her report form regardless of who owns the birds. Report as sold poultry that were taken or moved from the place in 1987. Section 21 -CORPORATE This section Is to be answered by items. A family-held corporation has stock owned by persons related by b only. Answer both than SO percent of its Section 22 — CHARACTERISTICS AND OCCUPATION OF OPERATOR This section collects information about the operator of "this place" defined as the individual owner, the operator, the senior partner, or person in charge for the type of organization reported in section 20. ■ Complete this section for For Partnership Operations — Answer all items, except item 2. for the "Senior Partner." The "Senior Partner" is the individual who is mainly responsible for the agricultural operations on "this place," not necessarily the person senior in age. If each partner shares equally in the day-to-day management decisions, consider the oldest as the "Senior Partner." For item 2 (Principal Occupation) consider all members of the partnership together. Please include as "farming" worktime at all types of agricultural enterprises, including work at greenhouses, nurseries, mushroom production, ranching, feedlots, broiler feeding, etc. IS and Other Operations (Cooperatives, Complete section 22 for the person in charge, such as a hired manager, business manager, or other person primarily responsible for ■• •- . . farm or ranch business. For CorporatIo i-site, day-to-day operation of the Item 1 — Report the amount received under the regular or reserve program for commodities placed under CCC loan during 1 987. Include amount received even if commodity was redeemed or forfeited prior to December 31, 1987. ► Section 19 — FEDERAL PAYMENTS RECEIVED Report all payments received from Federal Farm Programs in 1 987 regardless of whether payment was made in cash or commodity certificates. Include cash payments in item 1 . In item 2, include the value of any certificates held or the value received from sale or redemption of any certificates in 1987. Federal payments include receipts from Federal programs such as deficiency payments, "Whole-herd dairy buy-out," support price payments, indemnity programs, disaster payments, paid land diversion, inventory reduction payments, payments received for approved soil and water conservation projects, etc. ► Section 20 - TYPE OF ORGANIZATION termine the type of organization for Family or Individual Operation — Defined as farm or business organization controlled and operated by an individual (sole proprietor). Include family operations that are not incorporated and not operated under a partnership agreement. Partnership Operation — Defined as two or more persons who have agreed on the amount of their contribution (capital and effort) and the distribution of profits. Co-ownership of land by husband and wife or joint filing of income tax forms by husband and wife DOES NOT constitute a partnership, unless a specific agreement to share contributions, decisionmaking, profits, and liabilities exists. Production under contract or under a share rental agreement DOES NOT constitute a partnership. incorporated Under State Law — A corporation is defined as a legal entity or artificial person created under the laws of a State to carry on a business. This definition does not include cooperatives. Information on type of corporation should be reported in section 21 . Other — Such as cooperatives (defined as an incorporated or unincorporated enterprise or an association created and formed jointly by the members), estate or trust (defined as a fund of money or property administered for the benefit of another individual or organization), prison farm, grazing association, Indian reservation, institution run by a government or religious entity, etc. ■ Report the first year the operator or senior partner began to operate any part of "this place" on a continuous basis. If the operator returned to a place previously operated, report the year operations were resumed. Section 23 — PRODUCTION EXPENSES paid by you and others for "this place" in 1987 Include farm production expenses paid by you, your landlord, contractors, or anyone else for crops, livestock, or poultry ( on ' 'this place. ' ' Include expenses incurred in 1 987 even if they were not paid for in 1 987. Please estimate if exact figures are not known. Refer to the individual expenditure items below for further Livestock and Poultry Purchased — Report the cost of cattle, calves, hogs. pigs, sheep, lambs, horses, goats, chicks, pullets, poults, etc.. including breeding stock and dairy cows. Contract growers or custom feeders who did not own or purchase the livestock or poultry themselves should estimate the value of the cattle, calves, pigs, baby chicks, pullets, etc. at the time they came onto the place. Feed Purchased for Livestock and Poultry — Report the purchase cost of corn, sorghum, oats, barley, other grains, silage, hay, mixed feed, concentrates, etc., fed to livestock and poultry on "this place." Contract livestock and poultry growers should estimate the value of feed provided by the contracting conr>pany. Custom feedyards should include feed costs for all cattle fed even if the owners of the cattle were billed for the feed. Feed raised on "this place" should not be reported as purchased. Cost of Hired Farm and Ranch l-abor — Include gross salaries and wages, commissions, dismissal pay, vacation pay. and paid bonuses paid to hired workers, family members, hired managers, administrative and clerical employees, and salaried corporate officers. Also, include supplemental cost for benefits such as employer's social security contributions, unemployment compensation, workmen's compensation insurance, life and medical insurance, pension plans, etc. Contract l-abor - - Includes the labor costs of workers furnished I by a labor contractor, crew leader, or cooperative for harvesting vegetables or fruit, shearing sheep, or similiar farm activities. Do not include costs for building c work done by a construct' customwork or machine I Include the cost of Repair and Maintenance Expenses for the Upkeep of Buildings, Motor Vehicles, and Farm Equipment - cost of repairs and upkeep of farm machinery, vehicles, buildings, fences, and other equipment used in the farm business. Do not include repairs to vehicles not used in the farm business or for equipment used only for performing customwork for others. Do xpenditures for the construction of new buildings or iditions to existing buildings. D-8 APPENDIX D 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE 1 Item 12b. in 1 987 for the farm I land and buildings (real estate) in item 1 2a. Include all loans not secured by real estate such as for fertilizer, feed, and f Include interest paid on CCC loans. Do not include interest associated with activities not related to production of crops or livestock on "this place" such as land or buildings rented to others, packing sheds, or feed mills that provide services to others. Do not include interest on owner/operator dwelling where amount is separated from interest on other land and buildings on "this place." Cash Rent Pold for Land and Buildinga In 1987 — Report rent paid in cash during 1987 for land and buildings in "this place." Do not include rent paid for operator dwelling or other nonfarm property. Do not include the value of shares of crops or livestock paid to landlords. MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT The estimated market value in item 1 refers to ALL machinery and equipment kept primarily on"this place" and used for the farm business. Report the value in its present condition, not the replacement or depreciated value. Specialized equipment, which is an integral part of a building, should be included as a patn of the value of land and buildings. 27 The value for each of the three listed categories should be your estimate of the value of the land and buildings if they were sold in the current market. The real estate tax assessment value should not be used unless that value represents a full market value ; and the land and buildings could reasonably be 1 be sold at that price. Do not deduct real estate marketing charges from your estimate. Report the total value, not the value on a per acre basis. ► Section 28 -RELATED SOURCES Dor t include: a. Property taxes on land or buildings rented to someone else b. Taxes paid by landlords o. Property taxes paid on other property not associated with the farm business d. Income and excise taxes All Other Production Expanses — Farm production costs not previously listed should be reported here. In addition to items listed on the report form, include bookkeeping charges, tax preparation fees, postage, advertising, commission for sale of cattle, and fees paid for farm-related advice or for farm consultants. Do not include depreciation or expenditures for the purchase of land and buildings or new or used i Item 1 through 4 refer only to those income producing activities for which you use part of the land, machinery, equipment, labor, or capital normally used on "this place," and which you do not consider as entirely separate from your farming activities. Report gross amounts received before taxes and expenses. Item 1 — Customwork — Do not report income for customwork or agricultural services provided to others if operated as an entirely separate business from your agricultural < ■ Do not include rental income from nonfarm property. Item 3 — Forest Products — Include only those forest products or Christmas trees cut from "this pla nonfarm timber acreage. Do not include i — COMMERCIAL FERTILIZER AND LIME Report acres on which commercial fertilizer (items 1 and 2) or lime (item 31 was applied during 1 987. If any acreage was fertilized or limed more than once, report acres ONLY ONCE in each item. Report expense for commercial fertilizer purchased, excluding lime. ' 23, item 4. Item 4 — Other Farm-Related Income — Include income from hunting leases, fishing fees, and other recreational services, sales of farm by-products, and other business or income closely related to the agricultural operation on "this place." Include dividends for business done with farmer-owned cooperatives. Do not enter previously reported farnn sales or income from investments not associated with the farm. Do not include retirement pensions or social security benefits received. 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE APPENDIX D D-9 I 87-A0400 . DEPARTMEKT OF COMMERCE QS. UNITED STATES CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE A© CENSUS ysM THE CENSUS BUREAU 3 provides that c 9 this (TKlulry iB requlrsd by Isvtf ( IS CONFIDENTIAL- It m», be • Your report CANNOT be ul . and ZIP Code. ENTERS 1 . At any time during 1 987, did you plant, grow, or have any: • Hay or tobacco? • Fruit, nut. or citrus ti • Com. wheat, or other grains? • Vegetables, melons, or berries • Other crops? • Greenhouse or nursery crops? □_YiM D No 2 . At any time during 1 987, did you raise, sell, or keep any; • Cattle, hogs, sheep, or goats? • Horses or ponies? • Chickens or other pouloy? • Fish in captivity? • Bees? • Other animal specialties? n Yes n No mj^jLiJim ACREAGE IIM 1 987 Report land owned, rented, or used by you, your spouse, or by the partnership, corporation, or organization fc which you are reporting. Include ALL LAND, REGARDLESS OF LOCATION OR USE - cropland, pastureland, rangeland, woodland, idle land, house lots. etc. None 1 . AH land owned 2. An land remed or leased FROM OTHERS, including land worked by you on shares, used rent free, in exchange for services, payment of taxes, etc. Include leased Federal, State, and railroad land. (DO NOT include land used on a per-head basis under a grazing permit.) O 4. Acres in "THIS PLACE" — ADD acres owned (item and acres rented (item 21, then SUBTRACT acres rents< TO OTHERS (item 3), and enter the result In this space. 3 the Information Sheet, section 2. . None a _ 1 . Cropland harvested 2. Cropland on which all crops failed — fExceptton: Do r 4. Cropland used only for pasture, woodland pastured, and other pastureland and rangeland 5. All other woodland, wasteland, houselots, etc. not reported in items 1 through 4 above . □ ... □ failed.) Q ..... n n PART B - IRRIGATION PART A - CROPS HARVESTED from "THIS PLACE" In 1987. b. Small grain hay . c.Wild hay Nona D a n 2. Com for grain or seed □ 3. SoytMans for beans. . D 4. Wheat for grain . . . . D B. Tobacco — all types □ 6. Potatoes, Irish —lOa Acres han/ested Quantity hanrested Gross value of crop, SOW 1 Dollan Cena ,03 dry 00 Ton.. » 00 ..2 dnT ■ 00 10» Ton.. 7»S 00 00 * 00 « 00 095 » 00 ..! '10 • ..00_ '•a^L's^is^ Nona . n Total acre. Doner. jcent. 1 no 1 00 Sn.elf,f\ Ililill 1 ,10 8. All fruit and vineyards fzLr DollttTS 1 GeW ''■'^sss^i.^^^^srsL^-.^^^^js^.^^"-'""-''^'^"' \ Crop name Code Acres harvested Quantity hannssted Gross value of 1 Ooll». ;c«n. • $ 1 00 ' » LJJfi. Ciopnvne Bertey for grain (bushel.) . Com for silage or green chc Code I Crap ■ . 079 . Oats I _ . 070 ' Sorghum for gralrv-mlk) ( I (pounds! - SpeeffY . • PART B - NURSERY and GREENHOUSE CROPS GROWN FOR SALE on "THIS PLACE" In 1 987 From the list below, enter the crop name and code for each crop grown. Code under glass c feHALTY FOR FAItUKC D-10 APPENDIX D 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE ;mAibl.l|m livestock «nd POULTRY PART A - CATTLE and CALVES 1 . CATTLE and CALVES of all agaa a. BEEF COWS - Ineludm bmat haltan that INVENTORY >(umb«onthl» c»0bc.31.1987 • CATTLE and CALVES SOLD FROM THIS PLACE IN 1987 Includm ma mold cattia moved from thia place to a faadlot for tunhar faadlne- Calves lest than 500 pounds . C*M« - Include calvas BOO pounds or mors [D a. Of ALL cattle sold, how many were FATTENED on this place on GRAIN or CONCENTRATES for 30 days or mors __, and SOLO for SLAUGHTER? □ PART B - HOGS and PIGS , HOGS and PIGS of all agas D a . HOGS and PIGS used or to b« used for breeding O INVENTORY Number on this place Dec. 31. 1987 2. HOGS and PIGS SOLD from this ■ Of the hogs and pigs sold, how many were __, sold es FEEDER PIGS for further feeding? . . □ PART C - SHEEP and LAMBS . SHEEP and LAMBS SHORN ^^' F*" in 1987 n I a . EWES 1 yeer old or older. a . What was the gross value of sales of "°"" SHEEP, LAMBS, and WOOL from thia ^ place In 19S7? D PART D - POULTRY . HENS and PUUETS • .HENSendPULLfTSofleylngBge b. PULLETS 3 months old or older not yet of Isylng age for layer replacement o. PULLETS under 3 months old for layar rsplacemem BROILERS, fryers, other meat-type chlckana . TURKEYS for slaughter (Do r»tM*>r>.i OTHER POULTRY (Enter name/coda ftxm babw.l Number on this piece Dec. 31, 1987 , Value of POULTRY and POULTRY PRODUCTS (eggs, etc.) sold from this place m 1987? • PART e - HORSES, O THER LIVE8TOCIC AniMAL SPECIALTIES, and OSH 1 . Horaea and ponies of all agea 4. Angora goata . . . .Q B. Other nvastocic, flah, animal products. tSntm name/code ' INVENTORY Total quantJty sold m 1987 Gross velue of salea Ontt 33 > Rabbits and ttnir peltl . . 8B4 ' Othar llvntock, nth, S« I OttWf goats 8»1 I and th«lr producls . . . Saaaiftjjfnl novPHWMBMT cee loawb Amount received In 1 987 from Govsmment CCC loa ns. Include rogular None 1 . Amount received in cash 2. Value of (PIK) or commodrty certificataa received — payment-ln-klnd 1 . How many acres were aat aside (or diverted) under ANNUAL commodity acreage ad|uatment programs? . 2 . How many acres were under the CONSERVATION RESERVE PROGRAM ( 1 year, CRP)7 2. PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION - At which occupation did the operator spend the majorltv (60 percent or more) of his/her wortctlme In 1 987? For pannarahlpa conaldm of the partnerahtp together, .... ng 2 n Other ching . OFF-FARM WORK - How many days did the / , Q ^^ng operator work at least 4 hours per day off thia I r--i . .„ ^ place In 1 9877 -include wor* at a nonfarmlob. I 2 LJ 1-49 days n'a farm tor pay. IDo not /jD 60— 99 days J 4n 100-149 days I eD 150-199dav8 V»D 200 days or more B. AGE of operator 8. RACE of operator Years old 1 D White 2 EH Negro or Black jCH American Indian »□ Asian or Pacific , sD Other — 8. SPANISH ORIGIN - Is the operator of Speniah origin or descent (Mexican, Puerto Rlcan, Cuban, or other Spaniah)? . SpecltY^ - Land you rented from someone > from various sources. We tried to eliminate duplicate and nonfarm . _ . . , addresses, however, it was not always possible to do so. ^- ^a"" worked for you by someone for a share of crops or B. If You Have Mora Than Ona Agricultural Operation «f. Land which you allowed others to use rent-free ^^^^*%^^ ° '^^^.°'^ ^°"^ *^' ^i^^^ SEPARATE and DISTINCT Item -» - Acres in "THIS PLACE" - This figure will show the 1 ^r™K« r^ *' '^■' e«cf? !"t^'y'<^'Ja" Ja-^"^. ranch feedk>t of all land you operated at any time in 19S7. greenhouse,_etc., or combination of farms, etc., for which you Perating expenses and sales. If item 4, Acres in "THIS PLACE" is "O" and: rop acreages, and production. a. You raised any crops or had any livestock or poultry on "THi ship Operation PLACE" in 1 987, complete the report. For the entire partnership's agricultural **• ^"jy°"l_'^,1^J^^^ "P^*^? 55*1' rtners' shares on the one ret ~ * — •. ^ - _> also operate separate farm' rship farming operation, separate . _, _ for each individual operation. *- "o" aid not have any agricultural activity on owned or rented land in 1 987, complete section 1 O and explain briefly, such as forms vi/ere received for the same operation. "retired," "sold farm," and date. Give name and address of forrrt as a "Duplicate." Return the duplicate current operator if known and return form. ^ CFN of partnership^)" ' " ^ Section 3 — LAND USE AND IRRIGATION I'a or Contractor's Share "*"^'s section is used to classify the acres in "THIS PLACE" reported In section 2, item 4. Do not include any acres you rented to others or leased land from others or had a contract for the reported in section 2. item 3. The s F agricultural products, include both your share and the categonas should equal total acres in "THIS PLACE, contractor's share of the production, sales, and expenses . _■ . . _. - .. — .^ «. _ -^ js report form will be complete for "THIS PLACE." Land Used for Mora Than Ona Purpose — Do not » landlord's or contractors share, include your «"2 ^«3 ^sf^ * )u do not have records available for al! data '^"*^ only .n the stimate. '^a^A^iJem^'' " I Enter Your Response Double Croppj ... the same land ir Write any explanation ^^^ ^_ terplanted Crops required'*""^'* "^^ "** «..>«r«o in wnriiB ^r^M«r« . >- ex. . ^ a .^.- .v. . . \A/hen more l dollars. CENTS ARE NOT orchaVd, report the 1 "Cropland harvested," in part > '' '%^\^^^}^'^- such as acres Skip Row Planted Crops — Report the acres that represent en 1/2 to 5/10, 1/3 to 3/10, 1/4 t pped row^s as "Cropla represent the planted r The census report form will com not apply to you. When this occurs, mark the "NoTie" or "No" Instructions For Specified Sections Section 2 — ACREAGE IN 1987 he land o NOT report the value of sal IV you hut kept and sold from I place vou Corvtract and Custom Feedlno Operatic unit on the report form, pit harvested to the unit requ< December 31,1 987, please report •THIS PLACE •THIS PLACE' PLACE. included, these acres s :ing organizations the harvest was incomplete by e value of all crops sold from 3 year they were harvested or OSS value before deducting : CCC loans received for ts received in 1987 from I on "THIS is report REGARDLESS OF OWNERSHIP. Report as "INVENTORY" numbers of animals or poultry on the place on December 31 , 1987. Report as "SOLD" animals and poultry kept < ustom basis and removed or sold from the place in F the sale price or market value is not known, give your best - • 3 market value of the animals or poultry when they le who furnished the housing and labor sh< ration on his/her report form regardless c Report as sold the number of | he piece in 1 987. ; that have been abandoned of vegetables I ide those for production, ould not be sport all colonies or hives of I iTou. regardless of where the I vaar. Report hives or colonies, pound code number in the first two columns o <3> enter the information i you harvested a crop not I gross value < ! interplanted cro r Crops — To report: i vines were interplanted with he orchard crop in item 8 and I the appropriate item. he crop name and the ter crop name and code vailable answer line under item 9: iTHER" code and specify >, use a separate sheet of quantity harvested, and Parts A. B, C, and O — LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY Animals and Poultry to Include In tha Report — Report all animals, poultry, and animal specialties on "this place" (section 2, item 4) on December 31 . 1987. Include all owned by you and any kept by you for others. Include animals on unfenced lands. National Forest land, district land, cooperative grazing association land, or If vou and value or sales. Other LIvostock and LIvastocIt livestock and livestock products manure, beeswax, and any other animal products sold from "this place" In 1987. Mink pelts and rabbll pelts should be included in number sold and value of sales, but not in Fish and Other Aquacultura Products — Report quantity sold and gross value of sales for each. AMOUNT RECEIVED FROM GOVERNIVIENT CCC LOANS Item 1 — Report the ai program for commodities placed Include amount received even if < forfeited prior to December 31 , 1 987 under the regular or resc CCC loan during 1 987. listered by the Bur. animals on a short-. 1 December 31 . be reported by i Section 7 — FEDER Report all payments r regardless of whethe certificates. Include c redemption of any ce Federal payments inc . PAYMENTS RECEIVED Dm Federal Farm Programs in 1987 was made In cash or commodity snts in item 1 . In item 2, Include the the value received from sale or 1 1987. ide receipts from Federal progra 'Whole-Herd Dairy Buy-Out, ' I are to be included < Animals Bought and Sold - IIMALS lot included placed, by long-tern should be included. ' retired from production a 1 during and prior to 1 987 *- Section 9 — CHARACTERISTICS AND OCCUPATION OF Numbar Sold — Report all animals and poultry sold t "this place" in 1 987, without regard to ownership Of the receipts. Include animals sold for a landlord or giv or others in trade or in payment for goods or services. number sold for any livestock or poultry kept on anoti Dairy Termination Program or "Whola-frfard Dairy Buy-Out on collects information about the I the individual owner. ■ Individual Operation — Complete this section for the 1987 fr item 1 . Dairy cattle c Aninvals Rflovad to Another F place" to another place, such c "sold" end give your best estir ■ further feeding. Governmen moved from • For Partnership Oparatlons necessarily Senior Partner." The •'Senior ble for the agriculture age » partner share : decisions, considi 'Senior Partner." For item 2 (Principal Occupe i of the partnership together. Please include nushroom production. DO NOT INCLUDE WITH FATTENED CATTLE SOLD: a. Cattle and calves sold for further feeding b. Dairy cows fed only the usual dairy ration before being sold c. Veal calves, or any calves weighing less than 500 pounds For Corporation and Other Opera' etc.) — Complete section 9 ' manager, business manage person in charge. I primarily re; I — Report the Tirsl 3 operate any part itor returned place previously 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE APPENDIX D D-13 INDEX (Index items not reported for the State will not appear in designated tables) State tables County tables Item State tables Abnormal farms Acreage reduction program Age of operator Agricultural products sold, market value Agricultural services income Alfalfa hay Alfalfa seed Almonds American Indian operator Angora goats Apples Apricots Aquacultural products . . Artichokes Asian or Pacific Islander operator Asparagus Assets, value Austrian winter peas .... Avocados B Bahia grass seed Balers, pickup Bananas Barley for grain Barley for grain sales, value Beans, dry edible Beans, dry lima Beans, green lima Beans, snap (bush and pole) Beans, soybeans Bedding plants Beef cows Bees, colonies Beets, sugar Beets, table Bentgrass seed Bermuda grass seed. . . . Berries Birdsfoot trefoil seed . . . Blackberries Black operators and other races Blueberries 7,10,48-53 1,16,48-53 1,2,10,18,47,48-53 5,48-53 43,44,48-53 43,44 45,48-53 17 41 45,48-53 42 41 1,10,1( 17 34 - 27 1,10-12,18, 1,5,8,16 47,48-53 - 26 45 28 13,48-53 45 1,42-44,48-53 2,48-53 42-44,48-53 44,48-53 1,42-44,48-53 46 1,20,25,29,48-53 41 42-44,48-53 42,44,48-53 16,17,48-53 44 26 8 28 1,15,16,24 2,16 15,16,25 25 27 27 1,15,16,25 30 1,11,16 20 1,15,16,25 27 26 26 29 26 29 32-34 29 B— Con. Bluegrass seed, Kentucky Boysenberries Breeding hogs and pigs Broccoli Broilers Bromegrass seed Brussels sprouts Buckwheat Bulbs Bulls, bull calves, steers and steer calves Burros, donkeys, and mules C Cabbage Cantaloups Carrots Cash, government farm programs payments . . Cash rent, expenses... Cash rent or share payments received, farm-related income . . , Catfish sales Cattle and calves Cattle and calves sales, value Cauliflower Celery Certificates, govern- ment farm programs payments Chemicals, expenses . . . Chemicals used Cherries Chickens 3 months old or older Chicory Chinese cabbage Chinese or ming peas . . Christmas trees and forest products sales, farm-related income . . . Citrus fruit Clover seed Coffee Collards Colonies of bees Combines, grain and bean, all types 32,48-53 1,20-22.48-53 46 20,25,48-53 41 3,10,48-53 5,48-53 1,10,20,25,27,47, 48-53 2,20,26,31,47, 48-53 1,3,10,15,47,48-53 15,48-53 45,48-53 1,20,21,23.48-53 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE 5,48-53 4 45,48-53 28 - 26 45 28 - 27 41 20 13,48-53 16 INDEX 1 INDEX— Con. (Index items not reported for the State will not appear in designated tables) Item State tables County tables State tables C— Con. Commercially mixed for- mula feed purchased . . Commodity Credit Corporation loans Conservation reserve programs Contract labor expenses Corn, field Corn for grain sales, value Corn, sweet Corn, sweet, for seed. . . Corporation, family held Corporation, nonfamily held Corporation, type of organization Cotton Cotton sales, value Cottonpickers and strippers Cowpeas for dry peas . . Cowpeas, green Cows and heifers that had calved Cranberries Cropland diverted, set aside Cropland for cover crops, legumes, and soil- improvement grasses. . Cropland harvested Cropland harvested, irrigated Cropland idle Cropland in cultivated summer fallow Cropland on which all crops failed Cropland pastured Cropland total Crops, farms reporting, acres, production Cucumbers Currants Customwork, machine hire, and rental of machinery and equip- ment, expenses Customwork and other agricultural services, farm-related income . . , 1,3,48-53 6,10,48-53 7,10,48-53 3,10,48-53 1 ,42-44,48-53 2,48-53 44,48-53 16,48-53 16,48-53 1,16,48-53 1,42,44,47,48-53 2,47,48-53 20,25,48-53 44 7,10,48-53 7,48-53 1,7,8,10,16,18,42, 47,48-53 8-10 7,48-53 7,48-53 7,48-53 7,48-53 1,7,10,47,48-53 42 44 3,10,48-53 5,48-53 3,16 5 3,16 1,15,16, 24,31 2,16 27 31 10,16 10,16 1,15,16,25 2,16 8 25 27 Daikon Dairy cows (milk cows) . Dairy products sales, value Dates Dewberries Diesel fuel expenses . . . Dill for oil Disease control in crops and orchards.... Donkeys, burros, and mules Ducks Ducks, geese, and other poultry 11,16 29 5 1,3,5,6, 10,15,16 7 5 5 5 1,5,16 15,16 27 29 Eggplant Electricity expenses. Emmer and spelt. . . . Endive Equipment and machinery Escarole Ewes 1 year old or older Expenses, farm production 3,1( 16 Family held corporations Family or individual, type of organization . . . Farm-related income. . . . Farms by age and principal occupation of operator Farms by size of farm . . Farms by standard industrial classification Farms by tenure of operator Farms by type of organization Farms by value of agricultural products sold Farms, number Fattened cattle sales Feed purchased 1,10,20,25,30,47, 48-53 15,48-53 41 10,47,48-53 1,10,12,18,47,48-53 38 1,3,10,47,48-53 48-53 1,16,48-53 5,48-53 16,48-53 8,47,48-53 18,48-53 16,48-53 1,16,48-53 1,2,10,18,47,48-53 1,7,8,10,16,18,47, 48-53 26,29,31,48-53 1,3,47,48-53 2 INDEX 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE INDEX— Con. (Index items not reported for the State will not appear in designated tables) State tables County tables Item State tables F— Con. Feeder pigs sales Female operators Fertilizer applied Fertilizer expenses Fescue seed Field seed crops Figs Filberts Fish sales Flaxseed Florist greens and flowers, cut Flower and vegetable seeds Flowering plants, potted Flowers and florist greens, cut Foliage plants Forest products and Christmas trees sales, farm-related income . . . Foxtail millet seed Fruit crops Fruits, nuts, and berries sales, value Fuel oil, kerosene, motor oil, grease, LP gas, etc., expenses Full owners G Garlic Gas, natural, expenses . Gasoline and other petroleum fuel and oil expenses Gasoline expenses Geese Geese, ducks, and other poultry Ginger root Goat milk sales Goats Goats, Angora Goats, milk Goats, other Government farm programs payments . . . Grain hay Grain sales, value Grains Grapefruit 20,33,35-37,48-53 16,17,48-53 15,48-53 3,10,15,47,48-53 44 44,48-53 45 41 42,44,48-53 46 46 46 5,48-53 45 2,47,48-53 14,48-53 16,48-53 14,48-53 14,48-53 14,48-53 41 41 41,48-53 41 41 41 5,10,47,48-53 43,44 2,47,48-53 44,48-53 45 12 10 9 3,16 26 26 28 28 21 24 30 4 26 15,16,28 2,16 10,1( 3,16 3 22 14,22 31 17 23 23 17 23 4 26 2,16 16 28 G— Con. Grapes Grass silage, haylage, and green chop hay . . . Grazing permits Grease, LP gas, fuel oil, kerosene, motor oil, etc., expenses Greenhouse crops Greenhouse vegetables Guar Guavas H Hatcheries Hay crops Hay, silage, and field seeds sales, value Haylage, grass silage, and green chop hay Hazelnuts Heifers and heifer calves Hens and pullets of laying age Herbs Hired farm labor expenses Hogs and pigs Hogs and pigs sales, value Hogs, litters farrowed . . . Honey sales Honey tangerines Honeydew melons Hops Horses and ponies I Income from farm-related sources Income, see net cash return Individual or family, type of organization Insects, chemical control Interest, debt not secured by real estate Interest, debt secured by real estate Interest expenses 45,48-53 43,44 14,48-53 42,46 46 45 1 ,42-44,48-53 2,47,48-53 2,20, 43,44 45 20,25,48-53 20,21,48-53 3,10,47,48-53 ,10,20,32,35,47, 48-53 33.36,47,48-53 34,37,48-53 41 44 20,41 ,48-53 5,48-53 4,48-53 1,16,48-53 15,48-53 3,48-53 3,48-53 1,3,10,47,48-53 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE INDEX 3 INDEX— Con. (Index items not reported for the State will not appear in designated tables) Item State tables County tables Item State tables I— Con. Irish potatoes Irrigated farms and acres J Jojoba K Kale Kentucky bluegrass seed Kerosene, motor oil, grease, LP gas, fuel oil, etc., expenses Kiwifruit Kumquats L Labor expenses Land and buildings, value Land in farms Land owned Land rented from others Land rented to others . . Land set aside in federal farm programs Land use Lemons Lentils Lespedeza seed Lettuce and romaine.... Lima beans, dry Lima beans, green Lime applied Limes Litters farrowed Livestock and livestock products sold Livestock and poultry . . . Livestock and poultry purchased Livestock, poultry, and their products sales, value Loans, Commodity Credit Corporation Loganberries Lotus root LP gas, fuel oil, kerosene, motor oil, grease, etc., expenses 1 ,42-44,48-53 1,8-10 44 14,48-53 1,15,16,25 1.7 27 26 1,3,10,47,48-53 3,16 1,10,11,47,48-53 5,16 1,7,8,10,16,18,47, 1,5,10,16 48-53 10,48-53 - 48-53 - 48-53 - 7,10,48-53 1 7,8,10,47,48-53 5 45 28 44 25 - 26 44 27 _ 25 - 27 15,48-53 9 - 28 34,37,48-53 12 20 _ 20 1,16 1,3,10,47,48-53 3,16 1,2,10,18,20,47 1,2,16 6,10,48-53 4 M Macadamia nuts Machine hire, rental of machinery and equip- ment, and customwork expenses Machinery and equipment Male operators Mangoes Melons Milk cows (dairy cows) . Milk goats Millet, proso Millet seed, foxtail Mink and their pelts Mint for oil Mohair sales Motor oil, grease, LP gas, fuel oil, kerosene, etc., expenses Motortrucks, including pickups Mower conditioners Mules, burros, and donkeys Mungbeans for beans . . Mushrooms Mustard cabbage Mustard greens Mustard seed N Natural gas expenses . . Nectarines Nematode control in crops Net cash return from agricultural sales Nonfamily held corporations Number of farms Nursery and greenhouse crops Nursery and greenhouse crops sales, value .... Nursery crops-shrubs, trees, etc O Oat sales, value Oats for grain Occupation of operator . 45 ,10,12,18,47,48-53 16,17,48-53 1,10,20,25,30,47, 48-53 41 41 44 41 14,48-53 13,48-53 13,48-53 41 46 14,48-53 15,48-53 4,48-53 16,48-53 1.7,8,10,16,18,47, 48-53 42,46 2,42,46,47,48-53 46 2,48-53 1 ,42-44,48-53 1,16,48-53 4 SNDEX 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE INDEX— Con. (Index items not reported for the State will not appear in designated tables) Item State tables County tables State tables O— Con. Off-farm work by operator Okra Olives Onions, dry and green.. Operator characteristics- residence, age, race, occupation, off-farm work, sex, Spanish origin, years on present farm Oranges Orchardgrass seed Orchards Organization of farm . . . . Other farm production expenses Other field crops sales, value Other grains sales, value Other livestock and live- stock products sales, value Other poultry Owned land P Papayas Parsley Part owners Partnership, type of organization Passion fruit Pastureland and grazing land Pastureland and other land irrigated Payroll expenses Peaches Peanuts for nuts Pears Peas, Austrian winter . . . Peas, Chinese or ming . Peas, dry edible Peas, green Pecans Peppers Persimmons Petroleum products expenses Pheasants Pickup balers Pigeons or squab 2,47,48-53 10,48-53 45 16,48-53 3,10,14.48-53 13,48-53 1,10,16 27 27 16,17,48-53 45 1,42-44,48-53 1,16,48-53 10,16 28 26 1,15,16,28 10,16 5,48-53 3,16 2,48-53 2,48-53 2,16 2,16 2,16 22 28 27 10,16 1,16,48-53 10,16 - 28 7,48-53 5 9 7 1,3,10,47,48-53 3,16 45,48-53 28 42-44,48-53 1,15,16,25 45 28 _ 26 - 27 44 25 44,48-53 27 45,48-53 28, _ 27 - 28 3,16 22 22 P— Con. Pimientos Pineapples Pistachios Plums Pomegranates Ponies and horses .... Popcorn Potatoes, Irish Potatoes, sweet Poultry and poultry products sales, value Poultry hatched Principal occupation of operator Production expenses . Property taxes, expenses Proso millet Prunes Pullets Pumpkins Q Quail Rabbits and their pelts . Race of operator Radishes Rangeland Rapeseed Raspberries Redtop seed Rent paid in cash, expenses Rent received, farm- related income Repair and maintenance expenses Residence of operator. . Rhubarb Rice Romaine and lettuce . . . Rye for grain Ryegrass seed S Safflower Sales of agricultural products 1 ,42,44,48-53 ,45 20,41,48-53 44 1,42-44,48-53 42.44,48-53 2,20,48-53 1,16,48-53 1,3,10,47,48-53 3,10,48-53 44 45 22 41 16,48-53 7.48-53 44 3,10,48-53 5,48-53 3,10,48-53 16,48-53 1,42-44.48-53 44 42,44 44 1,2,10,18,47,48-53 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE INDEX 5 INDEX— Con. (Index items not reported for the State will not appear in designated tables) Item State tables County tables Item State tables S— Con. Salt hay Seeds, bulbs, plants, and trees purchased Set aside programs, acreage Sex of operator Shallots Sheep and lambs Sheep and lambs shorn Sheep, lambs, and wool sales, value Size of farm, average. . . Small grain hay Snap beans, bush and pole Sod Sorghum Sorghum for grain sales, value Southern peas (cowpeas), dry Southern peas (cowpeas), green Soybeans Soybeans sales, value.. Spanish origin, operators of Spelt and emmer Spinach Squash Standard industrial classification of farms . Steers, steer calves, bulls, and bull calves Strawberries Sudangrass seed Sugar beets Sugarcane Sunflower seed Sweet corn Sweet corn for seed . . . . Sweet potatoes Tame dry hay Tangelos Tangerines Taro Taxes, property, expenses Tenant operated farms 3,10,48-53 7,10,48-53 16,17,48-53 10,20,38,39,48-53 38,48-53 2,20,38,47,48-53 1 ,48-53 43,44 44,48-53 46 1 ,42-44,48-53 2,48-53 1,42-44,48-53 2,48-53 16,17,48-53 18,48-53 20,25,48-53 43,44 42-44,48-53 1 ,42-44,48-53 1,42,44,48-53 44,48-53 42,44,48-53 43,44 5,48-53 16,48-53 31 3 5 10 27 1,13,16 13 2,13,16 1,16 26 27 30 1,15,16,24 26,31 2,16 25 27 1,15,16,25 2,16 35 24 27 27 2,16 11,16 29 26 1,15,16,25 1,15,16,25 1,15,16,24 27 31 25 16,26 28 28 31 T— Con. Tenure of operator.... Timothy seed Tobacco Tobacco sales, value . Tomatoes Tractors, wheel Triticale Trout sales Trucks, including pickups Turkeys Turnip greens Turnips Type of farm Type of organization . Value of agricultural products sold Value of land and buildings Value of machinery and equipment Vegetable and flower Vegetables, greenhouse Vegetables harvested for sale Vegetables, sweet corn, and melons sales, value Vetch seed W Walnuts, English .... Watercress Watermelons Weeds, chemical control Wheat for grain Wheat sales, value . Wheatgrass seed . . . Wheel tractors Wild hay Wild rice Woodland Wool, pounds shorn Work off-farm by operator 3 10,16 Years on present farm. 16,48-53 1 ,42-44,48-53 2,47,48-53 44,48-53 13,48-53 13,48-53 20,21,24,48-53 18,48-53 1,16,48-53 ,10,18,47,48-53 1,10,18,48-53 ,12,18,47,48-53 46 46 1 ,42-44,48-53 2,47,48-53 45,48-53 44 15,48-53 1 ,42-44,48-53 2,48-53 13,48-53 43,44 1,7,48-53 38,48-53 47,48-53 6 INDEX 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE Census of Agriculture Statistical Data for all Counties, States, and the United States. (Printed Reports, Computer Tapes, Compact Disc-Read Only Memory (CD-ROM) Diskettes) For further information call (301) 763-1113 BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY llllllliflilllllilll 3 9999 06313 573 3 PUBLICATION PROGRAM 1987 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE Results of the 1987 Census of Agriculture are being published In a series of reports which provide data for each county (or equivalent), each State, the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam, the Virgin Islands of the United States, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands. The publications include statistics on the number of farms; land in farms; farm and operator character- istics; livestock, poultry, and their products; crop production and value; operating expenditures; irrigation; and other characteris- tics of farms. Publication order forms may be obtained from Data User Services Division, Customer Services, Bureau of the Census, Washington, DC 20233, any U.S. Department of Commerce district office, or by calling (301) 763-1 113. ADVANCE REPORTS (AC87-A-01 -000(A) TO 56-000(A) Advance Reports are published separately for each county (or equivalent) in the United States with 10 farms or more, for each State, and the United States. The reports contain data for all agricultural operations with $1,000 or more in actual or potential sales of agricultural products in the census year. The Advance Reports contain final data for major data items together with comparable data from the 1982 census. Included in the reports are data on number of farms, land in farms, size of farms, land use practices, farm operator characteristics, sales expenditures, machinery and equipment, livestock, poultry, dairy products sold, and major crops harvested (which vary by State). No advance reports are available for Puerto Rico, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands. VOLUME 1. GEOGRAPHIC AREA SERIES (AC87-A-1 TO 56) State and County Data (A-1 to 50) are published showing detailed data in national and State tables for the United States, and in county and State tables separately for each State. These reports include data on number and size of farms; crop produc- tion; livestock, poultry, and their products; tenure, age, and occupation of operators; types of organization; value of products sold; and standard industrial classification of farms. Summary and State Data (A-51) • Chapter 1. National level data • Chapter 2. State level data Outlying Areas (A-52 to 56) provide detailed data for the regions and municipios of Puerto Rico; the election districts of Guam; the U.S. Virgin Islands; American Samoa; and Northern Mariana Islands. VOLUME 2. SUBJECT SERIES (AC87-S-1 TO 6) Agricultural Atlas of the United States (AC87-S-1), formerly the Graphic Summary, presents a profile of the Nation's agricul- ture in a series of dot and multicolor pattern maps. The maps provide displays on size and type of farm, land use, farm tenure, market value of products sold, crops harvested, livestock inven- tories, and other characteristics of farms. Coverage Evaluation (AC87-S-2) provides national and regional level estimates on the completeness of the census, in terms of both the number of farms missed and selected characteristics of those farms. Ranking of States and Counties (AC87-S-3) presents the ranking of the top 20 States and the top 100 counties of importance of selected items from the 1 987 census. Comparative data from the 1982 census are included in most tables. Tables also show cumulative totals for States and counties. History (AC87-S-4) is a concise description of the major census operations together with facsimiles of selected data tables. It explains the history of the agriculture census, farm definition, data collection and processing, and dissemination of census data. Government Payments and Market Value of Agricultural Products Sold (AC87-S-5) shows detailed data for farms cross- tabulated by combined market value of agricultural products sold and Government payments received, including detailed national data and selected data for each State. ZIP Code Tabulations of Selected Items From the 1987 Census of Agriculture (AC87-S-6) provides tabulations by five- digit ZIP Code for selected items from the 1987 census. Data items include number of farms, land in farms, farms by size, market value of agricultural products sold by size of sale, livestock inventory, cropland harvested, and selected crops. VOLUME 3. RELATED SURVEYS (AC87-RS-1 AND 2) The Farm and Ranch Irrigation Survey (AC87-RS-1) pro- vides statistical data collected from a sample of farm operations from the 1987 Census of Agriculture. The publication offers information on acres irrigated, land use, yields of specified crops, methods of water distribution, quantity of water used by its source, and other irrigation practices. Agricultural Economics and Land Ownership Survey (AC87- RS-2) provides data on indebtedness, expenditures, income and assets for both farm operators and landlords. This report also includes measures of credit used for purchases and expendi- tures, debt by type of lender, assets, off-farm income, and other land ownership data. VOLUME 4. CENSUS OF HORTICULTURAL SPECIALTIES (AC87-HOR-1) This report includes detailed information on the horticultural establishments with production and sales of $2,000 or more. It provides data on number of establishments, value of sales of horticultural products, type of horticultural products, and kinds of horticultural businesses, for the United States, States, and counties. ELECTRONIC MEDIA Flexible Diskette— The Advance Reports of the 1 987 Census of Agriculture are available on flexible diskettes. The files can be used with any compatible microcomputer employing the PC-DOS 2.0 or higher operating system. Diskettes can be obtained by calling (301) 763-4100. Computer Tapes— Public-use computer tapes contain the same summary statistics that are found in the published reports. Two files are available for each State: data for counties and the aggregated State-level data. Order forms may be obtained from the Data User Services Division, Customer Services, Bureau of the Census, Washington, DC 20233 (or call (301) 763-4100). Compact Disc-Read Only Memory (CD-ROM)— Data for the conterminous United States and Puerto Rico are available on CD-ROM. The CD-ROM can be obtained from the Data User Services Division, Customer Services, Bureau of the Census, Washington, DC 20233 (or call (301) 763-4100). Online Access— National and State level data from the 1 987 Census of Agriculture are available on CENDATA through two information vendors — CompuServe and DIALOG. In addition, the advance reports, highlights of the Subject Series, and Related Surveys reports, are available online from AGRIDATA. For infor- mation on these services call (301) 763-4100.