Agriculture Secretary wants to better support small farmers and ranchers

Wyoming Public Radio | By Will Walkey

Published November 10, 2023 at 10:49 AM MST

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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack addresses onlookers at the Western Governors’ Association winter meeting in Jackson Hole, Wyo.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack told western governors this week that he’s concerned about consolidation in food production. Farm sector income reached record highs in 2022, but the number of farms continues to decline and the average farm size is increasing.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack told western governors this week that he’s concerned about consolidation in food production. Farm sector income reached record highs in 2022, but the number of farms continues to decline and the average farm size is increasing.