Agriculture Taxation Data Program (ATDP)

Family size of farm operator, category

Family size refers to the number of persons in the family.

Farm operator refers to those persons responsible for the management decisions in operating an agricultural operation. Can be owners, tenants or hired managers of the agricultural operation, including those responsible for management decisions pertinent to particular aspects of the farm - planting, harvesting, raising animals, marketing and sales, and making capital purchases and other financial decisions. Not included are accountants, lawyers, veterinarians, crop advisors, herbicide consultants, etc. who make recommendations affecting the agricultural operation but are not ultimately responsible for management decisions.

The data for this variable are reported using the following classifications and/or lists:

• Family size (for economic family)